Vixen Sphinx SX2 Equatorial Mount with STARBOOK TEN & Tripod

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Item #25071SB10 Sphinx SX2 Mount with STAR BOOK TEN & Tripod

Vixen Sphinx SX2 Mount with STARBOOK TEN & Tripod

List Price: $3,360.00

Our Price: $2,399.00

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Technical Specs

Vixen's Sphinx SX2 Equatorial Mount is the newest entry into the line of award winning Sphinx Mounts. The SX2 Mount is simple to operate yet features high precision mechanics. The SX2 Mount features innovative STAR BOOK TEN .

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. STAR BOOK TEN features. Calculate your offset Here.
The Advance Unit is now available. Installing the Advance Unit on the STAR BOOK TEN enhances your auto guiding capabilities. This allows you to view an image from a CCD camera, record or play back from an SD card and adjust the shutter exposure controls of a DSLR camera.
The Sphinx SX2 Equatorial Mount sets up in minutes. One bolt secures it to the tripod. 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 with Vixen's universal dove tail plate.

High Speed Precise GoTo Slewing: The short profile declination head and internal motors greatly improve balance and motion around the RA Axis. This innovative, lightweight design guarantees precise motor control.

Unique Motor Layout: The internal placement of the the RA and DEC motors allow the motors to act as a built in counterweight. Small telescopes require no additional counterweights. Retractable Counterweight Shaft: Constructed of corrosion resistant stainless steel, it retracts into the Sphinx mount body for easy storage.
Includes HAL130 Tripod