Vixen SPHINX SXD2 Equatorial GoTo Mount Unit

Vixen SPHINX SXD2 Equatorial GoTo Mount Unit

Name: Vixen SPHINX SXD2 Equatorial GoTo Mount Unit
Brand: Vixen
SKU: VE#25101
Price: 2949 EUR

Product.Nr.: VE#25101

Manufacturer: Vixen

2.949,00 EUR
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weight 17 kg

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product description

The Ultimate Model of the Compact yet Sturdy SX

Materials and manufacturing processes have been reviewed to improve the rigidity and precision of the original SX Mount.

While the outside might look similar to the standard Sphinx Mount, the Sphinx D2, equipped with thrust bearings, achieves an increased loading capacity of 15 kg (33 lb) as well as smooth motion of the RA and DEC axes.

It is recommended for any level of astronomer who wish to enjoy both visual observation and astrophotography.

Features of SXD2 Equatorial Mount

Upgrade Model
SXD2 Mount has all of the functions that are provided with SX Mount.
The SXD2 Mount comes as standard with the SX Polar axis scope.

Built-in Bearings
The bearings are used for the RA and DEC axes to reduce load of the motors and to make the motion of the axes smooth.

Thick Steel Axes
Precisely machined thick steel provides rigid and accurate RA and DEC axes for the SXD2 Mount.

Precision Worm Gears
The worm gears are made with high precision processing. Smooth movement is obtained through the whole circle lapping of the worm screw and wheel gears.

STAR BOOK TEN

Power supply: DC 12 V
Size: 16.9 cm x 15.4 cm x 3 cm
Weight: 380 g (13.4 oz)

The STAR BOOK TEN is compatible with the SXD2, SXP and AXD Mounts. The innovative STAR BOOK TEN hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color LCD screen. The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GoTo guide for the mount. Zoom-In/Out buttons for the color star chart display also control the motor speed. As you zoom in closer to an object on the display screen, the motor speed automatically becomes finer and as you zoom out the motor speed increases to cover larger distances.

Model	SXD2 Mount Unit
R.A. slow motion axis	180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement
DEC slow motion axis	180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement
R.A. coordinates display	On the screen of STAR BOOK TEN, 0.1 min. increments
DEC coordinates display	On the screen of STAR BOOK TEN, 1.0 arc min. increments
Polar axis scope	6x20mm SX polar axis scope
Altitude adjustment	0 degree to 70 degrees (Fine adjustment with tangent screw: +/- 15-degrees, 3-step elevation)
Azimuth adjustment	Double-screw fine adjustment
Telescope controller	STAR BOOK TEN, Max. slewing speed: 1,000x at sideral time
Power source	DC 12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes
Maximum loading weight	About 15 kg (33 lb) approx., excluding counterweight
Counterweight	1.9kgx1, 3.7kgx1
Size (Body)	36cm (H) x 12.8cm (W) x 34.3cm (L)
Weight	9.2 kg (20.3 lb)

Comparison of SXD2 and SX2

Specifications	SXD2	SX2
Max. loading weight	15 kg (33 lb), excluding counterweight	12 kg (26.5 lb), excluding counterweight
RA & DEC Worm wheel	Brass wheel	Aluminum wheel
Rotation Shafts	Carbon steel	Aluminum alloy
Motors	Stepping motors	DC Servo motors
Controller	STAR BOOK TEN	STAR BOOK
Polar axis scope	Supplied	Optional
Counterweights	1.9 kg (4.2 lb) x1, 3.7 kg (8.15 lb) x1	1.9 kg (4.2 lb) x1
Weight	9.2 kg (20.3 lb)	7.0 kg

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