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Sphinx SX Mount Features: |
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The mount uses a 180-tooth worm gear for fine full circle motion. |
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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. |
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An optional internally illuminated polar axis scope can be easily threaded into the mount body. |
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The mount comes with either a table top stand or the improved SX-HAL110 heavy duty aluminum tripod. |
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The SX mount easily handles Vixen's 8 inch aperture optical tubes and utilizes the standard Vixen dovetail bracket. |
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The recommended loading capacity of the SPHINX mount is 10kg. |
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The weight of the SPHINX mount head (without counterweight) is 15lbs. |
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A Half Pillar accessory option adds height adjustment and viewing location versatility. |
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Star Book Hand Controller Features: |
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Large color liquid crystal display. (4.7 inch, 320x420 pixels, STN, 4096 colors) |
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High Speed Internal CPU ( 32 bit RISC processor, 75MHz, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash ROM upgradeable) |
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Zoom-In/Out buttons for the color star chart display also control the motor speed. |
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Features and menu options are displayed on the large color screen |
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The STAR BOOK is amazingly easy to use & makes the SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels. |
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A large astronomical database with 22,725 celestial objects is stored. |
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A LAN Port within the controller will allow for computer control and network connectivity once downloads are available from Vixen. Vixen will offer flash upgrade downloads from their website. |
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A future flash ROM download will allow for compatibility with a variety of auto guiders (including SBIG). The auto-guider port is standard on all controllers. |
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The STAR BOOK controller can be used as a stand alone star atlas from anywhere, anytime. |
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