Vixen Sphinx Equatorial Mount (Item #2502)
 

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The Vixen SX or SPHINX mount and STAR BOOK hand controller are groundbreaking advancements in high speed, portable GOTO mount technology. The SPHINX is a solid, well built mount that has the look and feel of Vixen quality.

Beginners and seasoned hobbyists will benefit from the portability of the mount, the easy to use controller, the ability to download future upgrades directly to the controller and the versatility of placing a variety of optical tubes on this equatorial mount.
Vixen Sphinx Mount
The innovative STAR BOOK 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.

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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.

Features and menu options are displayed on the large color screen and are easily navigated with simple buttons on the controller. The STAR BOOK is amazingly easy to use and makes the SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels.

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The SPHINX mount comes with the STAR BOOK controller and the retractable counterweight shaft and a 1.9kg (4.2 lb) counter weight. This allows you to use and balance a wide range of optical tubes. When using the mount with heavier optical tubes, additional counterweights are available.

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

Vixen Sphinx Mounts Item #2502 $1799.00 (w/o tripod)
Vixen Sphinx Mounts Item #2510 $1999.00 (with tripod)

Sphinx Specifications
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, 01 min. increments
DEC Coordinates Display On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 arc min. increments
Polar Axis Scope Optional
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
Power Source DC 12 volts
Maximum Loading Weight 12kg/ 26.5 lbs (excluding counterweight)
Counterweight 1.9 kg/ 4.2 lbs
Weight 6.8 kg/ 15 kbs (without couterweight)
Inside look at the Sphinx Mount
Sphinx Accessories
Item #3520 - NEW Autoguider  
Item #2576 - Accessory Plate DX
Item #2661 - SX Dovetail Plate
Item #2577 - 1.9kg Counterweight
Item #2578 - 2.8 kg Counterweight
Item #2579 - 3.7 kg Counterweight
Item #3796 - Weight Shift Camera Bracket
Item #2697 - SX Aluminum Case
Item #2518 -SX Half Pillar
Item #26961 - SX Tripod Carry Case
Item #5460 - Triangle Accessory Tray
ITem #8644 - Cigarette Lighter Plug Adapter
ITem #2571 - SX Decl. Clamp Unit
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Your SPHINX Mount can be purchased as a complete package with the following Vixen Telescopes.
Select your telescope model for more information.
R150S, ED81S, ED103S, ED115S, R200SS, VMC200L, VC200L

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