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Vixen Sphinx SXP Mount w/ Star Book One and Tripod has been discontinued by Vixen and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.You can also explore other items in the Telescope Accessories yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!
Product Info for Vixen Sphinx SXP Mount w/ Star Book One and Tripod
Keep your telescope perfectly mounted and parallel to the Earth's axis of rotation when you use the Vixen Sphinx SXP Equatorial Telescope Mount with Star Book One and Tripod. Perfect for devoted telescope users, this Telescope Mount from the specialists at Vixen comes with the advanced Star Book One, featuring a variety of tracking options to ensure precise locating for you. With a unique mount design that acts as part of the counterweight system, the Vixen Sphinx SXP Equatorial Telescope Mount stays in place and supports your favorite telescope with ease. With R.A and DEC wheels featuring 180 teeth, the Vixen Sphinx SXP Telescope Mount provides smooth tracking and slewing for flawless vision across the night sky.
Specifications for Vixen Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount:
| R.A. Slow Motion Axis: | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement ; 72mm diameter; Material |
| DEC Slow Motion Axis: | 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement ; 72mm diameter; Material |
| Worm Gears: | 9mm Diameter; Material |
| R.A. Axis: | 40mm Diameter; Material |
| DEC Axis: | 40mm Diameter; Material |
| Bearings: | 15 Bearings |
| Counterweight Bar: | 20mm Diameter; Retractable |
| Altitude Adjustment: | 0° to 70°; (Fine Adjustment with Tangent screw |
| Azimuth Adjustment: | Double screw Fine Adjustment |
| Drive Motor: | Stepping (Pulse) Motor with 300pps |
| Telescope Controller: | STAR BOOK TEN |
| Power Consumption: | DC 12 volts, 0/45~2.2A, 0.6~2.5A(Maximum) |
| Controller: | STAR BOOK Hand Controller; D-Sub9 pin Male Plug |
| Maximum Loading Weight: | 16kg/35 lbs + Counterweights |
| Counterweights: | 1.9 kg/4.2 lbs; 3.7kg/8 lbs |
| Dimensions: | 13.5 x 14 x 5 in |
| Weight: | 11 kg/24.25 lbs (without counterweight) |
| Time Graduation Circle: | 10 Minute Increments |
| Date Graduation Circle: | 2 Day Increments |
| Meridian Offset Circle: | Adjustable between E20° and W20° in 5° increments |
| Northern Hemisphere: | Polaris pattern with reticle (Applicable to year 2025) |
| Southern Hemisphere: | Octantal 4 stars pattern with reticle |
Features of Vixen Sphinx SXP Mount w/ Star Book One and Tripod:
- Pulse motors with micro slow motion control
- High precision R.A and DEC wheels with 180 teeth for accurate tracking
- Unique mount design allows the body to act as part of the counterweight system
- Periodic error correction saves data for next observing session
- Built-in 6x20 Polar Axis Scope which features a bubble level, illuminated reticle, and setting accuracy within 3 minutes
Package Contents:
- Vixen Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount with Star Book One and Tripod
- Star Book One hand controller
- HALSXK130 Tripod
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Vixen Sphinx SXP Mount w/ Star Book One and Tripod Unavailable & Discontinued Models
List of Unorderable Models
- Vixen Sphinx SXP Mount w/ Star Book One and Tripod 58704HAL130 , MPN: 58704HAL130 , UPC: 811971016934 , Code: VI-TA-58704HAL130