Vixen SXP Sphinx Mount with HAL SXG Tripod

Description

Vixen's Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount builds on leading edge innovations developed through decades of experience designing German Equatorial Mounts. The Vixen SPHINX SXP mount and STAR BOOK TEN hand controller display the best in portable GoTo technology. Vixen's new Sphinx SXP Mount comes standard with the STAR BOOK TEN. This new generation of hand held controllers features a high definition LCD screen and the technology to show you the sky before your telescope takes you there.

Motors:. The Sphinx SXP Mount features pulse motors designed to react smoothly and accurately. The micro slow motion control assures you of smooth operation.

R.A and DEC : The R.A. and DEC wheels have 180 teeth. They are high precision machined wheels and worm gears made of brass for the most accurate tracking possible. The R.A. and DEC shafts are comprised of strong carbon steel. The rotational parts have 15 bearings. All this to provides smooth tracking and slewing.

Unique Mount Design: The Sphinx SXP Mount is designed so that the mount body acts as part of the counterweight system.

Periodic Error Correction : Data from you input is saved for your next observing session.

Polar Axis Scope: The Sphinx SXP Mount include a built in 6x20 polar axis scope. It features a bubble level, illuminated reticle, and setting accuracy within 3 minutes.

• 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 yar 2025)
• Southern Hemisphere: Octantal 4 stars pattern with reticle

The STAR BOOK TEN is the most advanced astronomical hand controller available and is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the night sky. The innovative STAR BOOK TEN hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color High Definition LCD screen! The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GOTO guide for the mount

The SPHINX SXP mount can be purchased with or without the HAL 130 tripod. The HAL130 tripod provides ample stability and has no wobble points in its design. The HAL130 has a large base to carry the Sphinx SXP mount. The tripod extends from 32" to 51" (81cm to 130cm) and weighs 12 lbs. (5.5 kg.)

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