Vixen Sphinx SXD Equatorial Mount (Item #2503)
While the outsides might look similar to the standard Sphinx Mount, the changes that have happened under the hood are huge! Incorporating one piece hardened steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout, the new Sphinx D can handle a load capacity up to 50 lbs. The Sphinx D comes complete with PEC, backlash compensation, and the incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope.

Astronomers with larger optical tubes and all level of astrophotographers are sure to feel right at home with the intuitive controls that so many have become accustomed to with the standard Sphinx Mount. Its 4.7" Color LCD Display gives an exact position against its scrolling star chart, any object is a point and look away!

Built In Bearings: RA and DEC axis bearings reduce the load on the motors and ensure smooth tracking

Precision Worm Gears: Manufactured with high precision, they deliver smooth movement throughout the full circle of the worm screw and gears.

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. The database contains over 22,000 objects and others can be added. 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. Visit the STAR BOOK page for more details on this remarkable controller.

 
Vixen R200Ss Telescope and Sphinx SXD Mount
Starbook S

Vixen Starbook

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 D accessible to a wide range of ages and experience levels.
       View Sean's Instructional Videos

Part 1: Basics and Setup
P Part 2: Alignment and Use

Sphinx SXD Mount with the NEW AX103S
Nebula
Rho Ophiuchi with a Sphinx D Mount, an SBIG STL-11KC2 fitted with an Optec HaLRGB filterset, through a Pentax SDHF-75, at Meeline Station, Mount Magnet, Western Australia compliments of Marco Lorenzi see more images Here
With the intuitive button operation, search for objects with the built in star chart or through objects in the database. The STAR BOOK has a LAN port and is auto guider ready.    
Sphinx SXD Mount Features:
Sphinx Accessories
Item #3520 -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
Item #25171 - SX Metal Pillar
Item #2574 - SX Counterweight Shaft
More Information....
 
RA Slow Motion Axis: 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement
DEC Slow Motion Axis: 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement

RA Coordinates Display: On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 min. increments
RA and DEC Worm Whello: Steel
IDEC Coordinates Display: On the screen of STAR BOOK, 1 arc min. increment
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 Hand Controller
Power Source: DC12 Volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes
Counterweights: 4.2 lb (1.9kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg)
Weight: 8.8 kg/ 19.4 lbs
Maximum Loading Weight: 50 lbs
Telescope Attachment: Universal Dovetail Plate receiver allows many telescopes to mount
Database: 22,700 Object - Completely upgradeable firmware and comet database

Sphinx SXD Mount -( Item #2503) $ 2599
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