About this product
Model: vixen_ap_mount
Part Number: 39972
The new AP mount is effectively a replacement for the venerable GP2 - a lightweight, portable EQ mount that can be upgraded with motors and manual or GOTO controller. Where it differs from the GP2 is in its modular design.
This is the manual model which features manual R.A and DEC axis both of which can be motorised using the upgrade motor modules available separately.
As shown in the diagram below, it can be broken down into various parts. This allows the mount to be used in a variety of different ways.

Specifications
R.A slow motion | Worm and wheel gears with 144-tooth whole circle micro movement |
DEC slow motion | Worm and wheel gears with 144-tooth whole circle micro movement |
R.A axis | 59mm diameter Aluminium alloy |
DEC axis | 59mm diameter Aluminium alloy |
Bearings | 7 ball bearings |
Counterweight bar | 20mm diameter steel |
Counterweight | 1.0kg x 1 |
Polar scope | Optional accessory |
Altitude adjustment | 0-65 degrees tangent screw bolts ~1.9° per rotation |
Azimuth adjustment | Twin screw knows - ~1.4° per rotation |
Motor Drive | Optional |
Tracking / Slewing | Manual operation |
External power supply | N/A |
Loading weight | 6kg / 13.2lb (Maximum torque load 150kg-cm) |
Dimensions | 263mm x 302mm x 96mm (at 35 degrees latitude) |
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