Vixen Optics Sphinx SX2 Equatorial Mount with Star Book One and HAL 130 Tripod

Made for long observation sessions, Vixen's Sphinx SX2 Equatorial Mount features precision motors and gears for accurate long-duration tracking. Dual stepper motors provide smooth and virtually vibration-free tracking that runs at up to 250pps. Its full-circle brass wheel gear allows the mount to track over extremely long periods with little error. The RA and dec motors are situated inside the mount to reduce interference and act as counterbalance for smaller scopes, eliminating the need for the counterweights and shaft. When not in use, the counterweight shaft retracts into the mount and out of the way.

The Sphinx comes with the Star Book One (SB1) hand controller to help find, observe, and track celestial objects. Since near- and deep-sky objects appear to move at different speeds, the SB1 features celestial, solar, lunar, and King's rate tracking speeds. An integrated autoguider port adds to the mount's usability.

The Sphinx is offered here with Vixen's HAL 130 tripod. Its adjustable height allows the user to set the position of the telescope to their liking for easy and comfortable viewing. The top of the tripod is powder coated with a durable finish that resists chipping, flaking, and fading. The tripod is collapsible for convenient storage and portability.