Vixen Sphinx SXW Equatorial Mount w/ Starbook & HAL-130 Tripod

Vixen Sphinx Mount Features...

• The mount uses a 180-tooth worm gear for fine full circle motion.

• Built-in motors allow for improved motion of the polar axis rotation and reduces the need for heavy counterweights. The counterweight shaft is stored inside the mount for convenience.

• An optional internally illuminated polar axis scope can be easily threaded into the mount body.

• The SX mount easily handles Vixen’s 8 inch aperture optical tubes and utilizes the standard Vixen dovetail bracket.

• The recommended loading capacity of the SPHINX mount is 22 lbs/10 kg. •The weight of the SPHINX mount head (without counterweight) is 15 lbs/6.8 kg.

• A Half Pillar accessory option adds height adjustment and viewing location versatility.

• Large color liquid crystal display. (4.7 inch, 320x420 pixels, STN, 4096 colors) with High Speed Internal CPU ( 32 bit RISC processor, 75MHz, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash ROM upgradeable)

• 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.

• A large astronomical database with 22,725 celestial objects is stored.

• A LAN Port within the controller allows for computer control and network connectivity. Vixen offers flash upgrade downloads from their website.

• Auto-guider port is standard on all controllers. The STAR BOOK controller can be used as a stand alone star atlas from anywhere, anytime.

The Vixen Sphinx mount comes with the Star Book Controller, counterweight shaft and a 1.9 kg/4.19 lb. counterweight. This will allow for use and balance with a wide range of optical tubes. For using the mount with heavier optical tubes, additional counterweights are available. The weight of the mount and weight shaft (without counterweight) is 15 lbs/6.8 kg.

The SX HAL130 tripod is made specifically for the Vixen Sphinx equatorial mount. It 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 (31.88") to 130cm (51.18") and weighs 12 lbs (5.5 kg).

Vixen Product Number: 2510