Vixen Sphinx SXP Mount with Star Book One Controller and HAL130 Tripod, 32-51" Height

The Vixen Sphinx SXP 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. The 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 Star Book Ten is the most advanced astronomical hand controller available and is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the night sky. The innovative Star Book Ten hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color HD LCD screen. The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GOTO guide for the mount. Installing the Advance Unit on the Star Book Ten enhances your autoguiding capabilities. This allows you to view an image from a CCD camera, record or play back from an SD card and adjust the shutter exposure controls of a DSLR camera.

The HAL130 tripod provides ample stability and has no wobble points in its design. The HAL130 has a large base to carry the Sphinx SXP mount.

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 Sphinx SXP Mount include a built in 6x20 polar axis scope. It features a bubble level, illuminated reticle and setting accuracy within 3 minutes.