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Vixen Compact Mount AP Photoguider
- $2,395.00
Exclusive tool for shooting starscape images with camera
There are many subjects for shooting, constellation, metero, comet. The AP photoguider is an equitorial mount designed to shoot starscape images with excellent tracking accuracy in a compact body. The equipped STAR BOOK ONE controller assures high precision tracking.
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Vixen Compact Mount AP Photoguider Description
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Excellent tracking accuracy
The AP Photoguider allows you to take pinpoint photos of stars and constellation without guiding corrections for the length of several minutes. If you have a digital SLR camera with telephoto lens, shooting nebulae and star clutsters will be fun with the AP Photoguider.
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Lightweight
The AP Photoguider includes the sturdy but lightweight APP-TL130 tripod, with the complete system weighing only about 5.4kg, convenient for transporting to a dark location away from light pollution.
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Shooting
Attach camera mount on the dovetail slide bar PG first and then camera set for shooting. You can start shooting immediately if you mount lightweight camera. In case of mounting heavy camera, attach a supplementary counterweight bar as well as counterweight 1kg for stable conditions.
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Polar alignment scope
The AP Photoguider is equipped with the polar alignment scope where polar axis is aligned at accuracy within 3 ar sec, using auto power off for illumination of the dark field illuminator.
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Accessory shoe
The AP Photoguider is provided with an accessory shoe. You can attach an optional poler meter to be able to align where Polaris is not visible.
Main body
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Slow motion controlWheel and worm gears full circule micro movement by electricity
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Quick slewing motionFriction control system
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Wheel gear73.5mm in dia., 144-tooth
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Worm gear / R.A. gearDia. 11mm, brass / Dia. 59mm aluminum
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BearingsBall-bearing x 4pcs (RA motor module, AP Polar axis body unit x 2pcs each)
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Azimuth adjustment±6.5°fine adjustment with twin adjustment screws knobs, 1.4°/rotation
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Altitude adjustment0 to 65°with tangent screw with handle, 1.9°per rotation
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Polar alignment scope6x20mm, 8°actual field of view, auto power off (8 step adjustable). 3 alignment stars system.
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Drive / TrackingElectric drive with pulse motor / High accuracy tracking with STAR BOOK ONE controller.
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Max. loading capacity6kg (150kg-cm torque load)
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Cable connecting terminalD-SUB9PIN male
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Power contactUSB Micro-B terminal Male
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Power supplyUSB Micro B
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Compatible power supplyUSB external power supply
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Power consumptionDC5V 0.2-0.5A (1.0-2.5W)
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Weight2.4kg
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Total weight5.4kg
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Optional accessoriesCounterweight bar for GP Photoguider, Counterweight 1kg, Polar meter
Tripod
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Material, typeAluminum 3-section leg
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Dimensions / WeightL:570⇔1,296mm, H:526⇔1,159mm, closed 598.4mm, Radius: 350⇔710mm, 3.0kg
Configuration
- AP polar axis body unit
- R.A. Motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set
- PG mount head set
- Polar alignment scope PF-L