The newly designed high definition ED lens on the ED115S gives excellent performance with a short optical tube for easy handling. The new ED lenses feature brighter images from the shorter f/7.7 focal ratio to capture crisp, pinpoint star images for your enjoyment. The new ED115S lenses are made with environmently friendly technologies, free of hazardous lead that helps to support a cleaner global environment.The optical tube comes equipped with a metal carry handle for easy one-hand carrying.
The Sphinx SXD incorporates 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 and the incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope.
ED115S and Sphinx SXD Mount Specifications:
Optical Design |
ED Apochromatic |
Aperture |
115mm |
Focal Length |
890mm |
Focal Ratio |
f/7.7 |
Coating |
Multi Coating |
Resolving Power |
1.01 arc sec |
Limiting Magnitude |
12.1 |
Light Gathering Power |
270x |
Finder Scope |
Optional |
Focuser |
Dual Speed |
Adapter Thread |
60mm/50.8mm |
Astrophotography |
Prime Focus, Eyepiece Projection & Afocal Imaging |
Visual Back |
Compression Ring |
Optical Tube Length |
31.8” (810mm) |
Optical Tube Diameter |
4.5” (115mm) |
Optical Tube Weight |
8 lb |
Mount |
Sphinx SXD Equatorial Mount |
Tripod |
HAL130 Tripod |
Tripod Weight |
12 lb |
Mount Weight |
19.4 lb |
Counterweights |
4.2 lb (1.9 kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg) |
Mount Dimensions |
36cm x 12cm x 36cm |
Hand Controller |
STAR BOOK |
Load Capacity |
50 lbs |
Alignment Procedure |
3 Star |
Database |
22,700 Object (Upgradeable) |
Power Requirements |
DC 12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes |
RA Slow Motion Axis |
180 tooth wheel gear – whole circle movement |
DEC Slow Motion Axis |
180 tooth wheel gear – whole circle movement |
RA & DEC Worm Wheel |
Steel |
RA Coordinate Display |
STAR BOOK Full Color LCD screen ; 0.1 min increments |
DEC Coordinate Display |
STAR BOOK Full Color LCD screen ; 1.0 are min. sec increments |
Polar Axis Scope |
6x20mm SX Polar Axis Scope |
Altitude Adjustment |
0 to 70 ° (Fine adj. with tangent screw +/-15°, 3 step elevator |
Azimuth Adjustment |
Double screw fine adjustment |
Motors |
Built in |
Accessories |
7x50mm Finder; Finder Bracket (Long); Flip Mirror; Dovetail Plate; Metal Carry Handle; NLV25mm Eyepiece; SX Half Pillar |
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 Price $6300
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