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Vixen 5863 Porta Mount II Altazimuth with Tripod Legs
Vixen

Vixen Porta Mount II Altazimuth with Aluminum Tripod Legs

SKU: VXPM MFR: 5863
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PORTA features a newly designed friction system allowing quick slewing to objects and 360° slow-motion controls for tracking. No fumbling with clutches or sectional slow-motion controls that run out of travel! Leave the heavy counterweights with the equatorials: simply balance scopes up to 155mm diameter on the altitude axis and start viewing! Standard Vixen dovetail mounting slot with lock and safety screw is fully SPHINX/GP-compatible. Mounting slot removes to reveal 1/4-20 and M8-1.25 threaded holes for custom mounting solutions.

PORTA mount features interchangeable slow-motion knobs, tension adjustment and disassembly tools, built-in tool storage bay, tripod tray and aluminum legs. Tripod height to top of tripod base adjusts from 27.75" to 47.75"/70cm to 121cm. Weight: 12.1-lbs

Summary of Customer Reviews

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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Strong construction (2) , Easy to use (1) , Lightweight and stable (1) , Nifty tools and storage (1)
Cons:
Cheap accessories (1) , Difficult to level (1) , Required adjustment (1)
Best Uses:
Astronomy (2) , Terrestrial viewing (1) , Travel (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Casual/ recreational (2)