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Vixen SX2 Equatorial Mount
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SX2 Equatorial Mount
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Casual Observing with the STAR BOOK ONE
The SX2 mount offers simple and easy operation of your telescope with a newly developed STAR BOOK ONE dual axis handheld controller. The SX2 mount incorporates precision pulse motors and Vixen’s accurate micro-step motion control makes the rotation of the pulse motors extremely stable and smooth.
Product No.25071-4
| R.A. | 180-tooth full circle micro-movement wheel gear, 72mm in diameter |
| DEC | 180-tooth full circle micro-movement wheel gear, 72mm in diameter |
| Worm gears | 9mm in diameter |
| R.A. axis | 40mm in diameter |
| DEC axis | 35mm in diameter |
| Number of bearings | 5 pieces |
| Counterweight bar | 20mm in diameter, retractable |
| Polar axis scope | Optional |
| Altitude adjustment | Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided in 3 zones: +/-15 degrees per zone, for high, middle and low latitudes), altitude scale in 2 degrees increments |
| Azimuth adjustment | Twin tangent screws with knobs: about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustment range: about +/- 7 degrees |
| Drive motors | Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (about 250pps) |
| Automatic tracking | High precision tracking with STAR BOOK ONE, Maximum slewing speed: about 1000 times of sidereal rate (x999 on display) |
| Loading capacity (for imaging) | 12 kg at a point of 25cm above from the place where the RA and DEC axes cross. |
| Controller port | D-SUB9PIN Male |
| Power port | DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4 |
| Power source/Consumption | DC12V, 0.3 to 2.0 A (SX2 and STAR BOOK ONE), Comes with Cigarette-lighter plug cord as standard accessory |
| Dimensions | 343mm x 360mm x 128mm |
| Weight | About 7.0 kg without counterweight |
| Counterweight | 1.9 kg x 1 |
About Compatibility of Controllers
The SX2 mount works with the STAR BOOK TEN which features intuitive ‘Star Chart Go-To’ system with high definition color LCD display. The STAR BOOK TEN displays vivid star charts along with the position of your telescope, your target and other useful information precisely.
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Casual Observing with the STAR BOOK ONE
The SX2 mount offers simple and easy operation of your telescope with a newly developed STAR BOOK ONE dual axis handheld controller. The SX2 mount incorporates precision pulse motors and Vixen’s accurate micro-step motion control makes the rotation of the pulse motors extremely stable and smooth.
Product No.25071-4
| R.A. | 180-tooth full circle micro-movement wheel gear, 72mm in diameter |
| DEC | 180-tooth full circle micro-movement wheel gear, 72mm in diameter |
| Worm gears | 9mm in diameter |
| R.A. axis | 40mm in diameter |
| DEC axis | 35mm in diameter |
| Number of bearings | 5 pieces |
| Counterweight bar | 20mm in diameter, retractable |
| Polar axis scope | Optional |
| Altitude adjustment | Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided in 3 zones: +/-15 degrees per zone, for high, middle and low latitudes), altitude scale in 2 degrees increments |
| Azimuth adjustment | Twin tangent screws with knobs: about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustment range: about +/- 7 degrees |
| Drive motors | Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (about 250pps) |
| Automatic tracking | High precision tracking with STAR BOOK ONE, Maximum slewing speed: about 1000 times of sidereal rate (x999 on display) |
| Loading capacity (for imaging) | 12 kg at a point of 25cm above from the place where the RA and DEC axes cross. |
| Controller port | D-SUB9PIN Male |
| Power port | DC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4 |
| Power source/Consumption | DC12V, 0.3 to 2.0 A (SX2 and STAR BOOK ONE), Comes with Cigarette-lighter plug cord as standard accessory |
| Dimensions | 343mm x 360mm x 128mm |
| Weight | About 7.0 kg without counterweight |
| Counterweight | 1.9 kg x 1 |
About Compatibility of Controllers
The SX2 mount works with the STAR BOOK TEN which features intuitive ‘Star Chart Go-To’ system with high definition color LCD display. The STAR BOOK TEN displays vivid star charts along with the position of your telescope, your target and other useful information precisely.
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