Vixen Optics Sphinx SXP Go-To EQ Mount with PF-L Polarie Polar Scope and Tripod

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Part Number:25121HAL130

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Vixen Optics improved on their Sphinx SXP Go-To EQ Mount by adding the STAR BOOK TEN computer control system and PF-L polar axis alignment scope to help you get set up and observing faster. The Sphinx mount is built in a center-balanced design so that the mount itself acts as part of the counterbalance system allowing smaller and/or lighter OTAs to be mounted without the use of the counterweights. Dual-axis stepper motors, 180-tooth brass worm wheels, and ball bearings, provide a smooth and precise tracking abilities with little to no vibrations.

The included polar axis scope has an illuminated star-pattern reticle that requires the user to simply superimpose the star pattern over the three prominent stars over the North Pole for proper polar alignment. With this simple alignment done, the STAR BOOK TEN controller can be used to provide full Go-To capabilities with a color display and intuitive menu system. Outfitted with an internal and updateable database of over 272,000 objects, the SB10 offers phased star charts, customized guided tours of the night sky, and the ability to program out tracking errors (PPEC and VPEC) and backlash to improve the precision of the tracking system during long-duration observation sessions.

The addition of the HAL 130SXG tripod completes this observation rig, so all that is required is an optical tube assembly with a Vixen-style dovetail plate. The are made out of lightweight and durable aluminum to offer stability when open while maintaining its portability if it has to be carried any distance to the observation site. Its two-section legs adjust from 25" to 39" to accommodate a wide variety of users, and folds to just 32 inches. The mount and tripod have a maximum payload capacity of 50 pounds for observation purposes, but if this rig will be used for astrophotography or imaging, Vixen recommends the max payload be kept to 35 pounds plus the counterweights.

Mount

Motorized German equatorial design
Vixen-style dovetail saddle accepts any compatible OTA
Center-balanced so the mount acts as part of counterbalance system
- When using smaller OTAs, counterweights might not be required
Azimuth adjustment:
- ±7°, fine adjustment
- Twin tangent knobs, 1.2° per rotation
Altitude adjustment:
- 0 to 70°
- 3-altitude zone settings for easier adjustment
- 2° increment scale
- Twin T-bar adjustment handles: 0.8° per rotation
35-pound payload capacity plus counterweights
20mm retractable counterweight bar
- 4.2-pound counterweight
- 8.15-pound counterweight
Runs on 12VDC power supply

Motors and Gears

Dual stepping (pulse) motors, 250PPS (pulse per second)
9mm diameter, brass worm gears
Right Ascension and Declination gears:
- 180-tooth 360° micro-movement gear
- 72mm diameter
- Brass wheel
Right Ascension and Declination axes:
- 40mm diameter
- Carbon steel
Fifteen ball bearings reduce vibrations and allow for smooth tracking

STAR BOOK TEN Computer Controller

5" TFT full color display
Phased star charts display only relevant info for what is visible overhead
Automatic GoTo Slewing
Sidereal tracking and different tracking rates for the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and artificial satellites
Proprietary Vixen Periodic Error Protection (VPEC)
- Intrinsic errors are measured and entered into memory at the factory for precision tracking out of the box
- Use with PPEC to boost tracking performance
Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) enables you to train out tracking errors for more accurate tracking over extended periods of time, such as long-exposure astrophotography
Backlash compensation allows you to train out the play inherent in all gears for more precise tracking
LAN port to update database via Internet
Powered by mount via controller cable
Database
- 272,342 objects
- NC Objects: 784
- IC Objects: 5386
- Messier Objects:109
- 7 Planets
- 1 quasi-planet
- Moon and Sun

Polarie PF-L Polar Axis Scope

6x power magnifies view while maintaining a wide angle of view
20mm objective lens diameter
Ease of use: In the northern hemisphere, align three bright stars with the corresponding pattern on the scope's illuminated reticle
No need to set hour angle
Red illumination allows reticle to be easily seen without affecting night adjusted vision
Eight adjustable intensity levels allows precise brightness control
Automatic 'off' function after two minutes conserves battery power

Tripod

Lightweight and durable aluminum legs
Two leg sections with secure thumbscrew locks
Variable Height: 25 to 39"
Spiked feet provide added stability on soft or uneven ground
Folded Length: 32"

Specifications

Mount Type	German Equatorial
Load Capacity	35.2 lb / 16.0 kg
Motor	Stepping (pulse) motor 250 pps
GO-TO Capability	Star Book Ten controller
Altitude / Azimuth Adjustment	Alt: 0 to 70° Az: ±7° 1.2° per rotation
Polar Axis Scope	PF-L Polarie Polar Scope
Includes Tripod/Pier	Aluminum Variable Height: 25 - 39" / 63.5 - 99.1 cm Payload capacity: 77 lb / 35 kg
Counterweights	1 x 4.2 lb / 1.9 kg 1 x 8 lb / 3.7 kg
Power	12 VDC
Dimensions	13.5 x 14.0 x 5.0" / 34.3 x 35.6 x 12.8 cm
Weight	24.25 lb / 11 kg, without counterweights

In the Box

Vixen Optics Sphinx SXP Go-To EQ Mount with PF-L Polarie Polar Scope and Tripod

HAL 130SXG Aluminum Tripod

PF-L Polarie Polar Scope

STARBOOK TEN Computer Controller

2 x Counterweights

Limited 5-Year Warranty