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Vixen Sphinx "Go To" Equatorial mount for Astrophotography
Specifications
• Model SXW and Deluxe model SXD
• Heavy duty equatorial mounts for extra accurate drive capability
• High-precision equatorial mount features internally mounted ultra quiet stepper motors
• Fully "Go To" computerised using sensational Starbook control system
• Computer controlled 13,436 object database
• Two star alignment mode as standard
• RA & Dec operation using precision 180 tooth gears
• RA & Dec Co - ordinate display in 1 arc minute increments
• Polar axis scope available - option
• Altitude adjustment - 0 to 70 degrees
• Azimuth adjustment - Double screw adjustment
• Maximum loading weight - 12 Kg (26.5 lbs)
• Counterweight 1.9 Kg (4.2 lbs)
• Unit weight 6.8 Kg (15 lbs)
• Suit heavy duty operation for telescopes to 254mm aperture
• Astrophotographic tracking capability for long period duration imaging
• Strong tubular stainless steel tripod
• Highly flexible system - able to accept a wide variety of telescope tube assemblies
• Made in Japan by globally famous Vixen brand
Applications:
Visual
• Outstanding performance for visual work, enabling a strong and sturdy platform for high & ultra high magnification visual observation
Astrophotography
• Excellent accuracy for long period astrophotographic imaging
• Strong and stable platform enabling astrophotography to achieve sharp and detailed images
Features:
Mechanical capability
• Very robust, strong & durable Japanese made mechanicals
• Flexible to accept up to large refractors & medium sized reflectors
Precision drive system
• Extra smooth dual axis drive control
• Enabling high quality viewing even at high magnification
Computerised contol
• 13,436 object database
• Two star alignment - then "Go To" control operation available
Outstanding quality
• From Vixen Japan - one of the world's leaders in precision Equatorial mounts
• Total backing from Vixen's local service centre
Manual operation capability
• Can I use this Eq mount for merely visual use - Of course you can, and you will achieve outstanding performance and an extremely highly accurate stable and precision platform for a whole raft of telescope OTA's