Vixen Sphinx SXP Go-To EQ Mount with PF-L Polarie Polar Scope and HAL 130SXG Aluminum Tripod

Designed for the astrophotographer, Vixen's Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount builds on leading edge innovations developed through decades of experience designing German Equatorial Mounts. The Vixen SPHINX SXP mount and STAR BOOK TEN hand controller display the best in portable GoTo technology. Vixen's new Sphinx SXP Mount comes standard with the STAR BOOK TEN. This new generation of hand held controllers features a high definition LCD screen and the technology to show you the sky before your telescope takes you there. The Vixen SXP Mount has a maximum loading weight of 35 lbs for astrophotography and 50 lbs for the visual observer.

• In the northern hemisphere, the polar axis is aligned by placing three bright stars in the specified positions
• No need to set hour angle
• The built-in scale is illuminated in red, so that it is clearly visible in the night sky
• The brightness of the dimmable illumination can be adjusted in 8 steps
• When pressing the illumination button, the scale is illuminated for one to two minutes
• Power will automatically turn off after one to two minutes to prevent unnecessary power consumption
• Configure your Meridian offset and time zone calculator with their handy tool

Motors
The Sphinx SXP Mount features pulse motors designed to react smoothly and accurately. The micro slow motion control assures you of smooth operation.

R.A and DEC
The R.A. and DEC wheels have 180 teeth. They are high precision machined wheels and worm gears made of brass for the most accurate tracking possible. The R.A. and DEC shafts are comprised of strong carbon steel. The rotational parts have 15 bearings. All this to provides smooth tracking and slewing.

Unique Mount Design
The Sphinx SXP Mount is designed so that the mount body acts as part of the counterweight system.

Periodic Error Correction
Data from you input is saved for your next observing session.

Polar Axis Scope
The New Vixen Polarie Polar Scope PF-L improves on the performance of Vixen's original polar scope. Using a 3 star alignment with a smart phone app, setting up alignment is an easy process.