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Vixen Telescope SXP equatorial mount PFL —
Vixen Telescope SXP equatorial mount PFL
Vixen Telescope SXP equatorial mount PFL —
Vixen Telescope SXP equatorial mount PFL

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4955295251216

The pinnacle of the Vixen SX series mounts for the serious astrophotographer.

Combining the best function of the SX series of mounts and the STAR BOOK TEN controller, the SX Professional is the ultimate mount for high performance observing and astrophotography.

Vixen Telescope SXP equatorial mount PFL Description

  • Pulse motors and and micro-step motion control system.

    The pricision pulse motors for the SXP are highly responsive with use of a micro-step motion control system. It achieves powerful, yet silky smooth drive controls in both fine motion and quick slewing.

  • Smooth RA and Dec motion.

    Every movable part of the SXP has been newly designed in pursuit of extremely smooth movements. The SXP employs 15 pieces of low-friction ball bearings to achive the most precise movement free of stress.

  • Robust RA and Dec shafts.

    On the SXP, strong 40mm thick carbon steel is used for the declination shaft which easily holds the counterweights and other installed components. The same material is also used in the RA shaft.

  • STAR BOOK TEN star chart go-to navigation controller.

    The SXP equatorial mount PFL comes with STAR BOOK TEN which features intuitive 'Star-Chart Go-To' system with high definition color LCD display. The position of the telescope, the target and other useful information are displayed on the screen in detail. The night vision feature illuminates the whole screen in red, if applied, and will limit the brightness to the observer's eyes.

  • P-PEC

    Periodic error corrections you have done to improve tracking accuracy of the mount are retained if you turn off the power.

  • Cross over meridian function.

    The function of "cross over meridian" allows you to change a timing of the reverse motion of the optical tube when your target celestial object is approaching to the culmination.

  • Advance Unit

    With the optional Advance Unit installed, the STAR BOOK TEN combined with a ccd video camera works as an advanced autoguider. On the screen you can view an image from a ccd video camera, record to or play back from a SD/SDHC memory card, and adjust the shutter exposure controls of a DSLR camera. It is highly recommended for any stargazing enthusiast from entry-level to expert.

Specifications

SXP equatorial mount PFL

  • R.A. slow motion
    Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, 72mm in diameter, mode of brass
  • DEC slow motion
    Worm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, 72mm in diameter, mode of brass
  • Worm shaft gear
    9mm in diameter, made of brass
  • R.A. axis
    40mm in diameter, made of carbon steel
  • DEC axis
    40mm in diameter, made of carbon steel
  • Counterweight bar
    20mm in diameter, retractable, made of stainless steel
  • Number of bearings
    15 pieces
  • R.A. display
    On-screen the STAR BOOK, 0.1 minute increments
  • DEC display
    On-screen the STAR BOOK, 0.1 minute arc increments
  • Polar axis scope
    (Preinstalled) 6×20mm, Field of view 8 degrees, 3-star alignment system, Variable illuminated reticle with auto turn-off, Brightness adjustable in 8 steps, Dark field illumination, Setting accuracy within 3 arc minutes
  • Altitude adjustment
    Latitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided in 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, middle and low latitudes), latitude scale in 2 degrees increments, Fine adjustments with a tangent screw knob about 0.8 degrees per rotation
  • Azimuth adjustment
    Fine adjustments with twin screw knobs about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustable range about +/- 7degrees
  • Motor drive
    Pulse motors with micro-step motion control (250 pps)
  • Star Chart Go-To
    Automatic Go-To slewing with STAR BOOK TEN, 1000× of sidereal rate at maximum slewing speed
  • Photographic loading weight
    16kg / 35.2 lb (Maximum torque load : 400kg -cm at a point of 25cm from the place where th RA and DEC axes cross.)
  • Power port
    DC 12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4
  • Power supply
    Comes Cigarette-lighter pulg cord (center puls polarity) as standard accessory
  • Working voltage
    DC 12V
  • Electricity consumption
    0.45A to 2.5A
  • Size
    360mm × 34.3mm × 128mm
  • Weight
    11Kg / 24.2 lb (without counterweight)
  • Counterweights
    1.9Kg × 1, 3.7kg × 1 / 4.2 lb × 1, 8.15 lb × 1
For availability of products, please contact our local dealers. The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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