Vixen Advanced Polaris Altazimuth (APZ) Modular Mount

£579.00

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	Vixen AP Mount RA Motor and Star Book One Controller + £529.00
	Vixen AP Mount DEC Motor Module + £269.00
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About this product

Model: vixen_apz_mount
Part Number: 25841

Superb high payload grab and go Alt AZ mount based on the Vixen AP EQ.

Based on the Advanced Polaris AP EQ mount, the Advanced Polaris Alt Az Mount (APZ) offers the discerning user a very high quality flexible grab and go Alt Az mount that can be converted to an AP EQ mount as the situation requires.

With a payload capacity of 8.2kg (18lbs) the APZ is suitable for use with a wide range of telescopes including 140mm refractors 8” Schmidt-Cassegrains.

The high precision gearing system and friction stop mechanism on both axes guarantees stable and accurate manual adjustment. As with the AP EQ, the APZ can be motorised and fitted with the STAR BOOK ONE hand controller.

The Vixen APZ is truly a mount that can adapt and grow with you and your hobby.

Specifications

Slow Motion Control	RA Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement; DEC Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement
Quick Slewing Motion	Friction Stop Motion (adjustable)
Wheel Gear	RA 73.5mm in diameter - 144 tooth wheel gear; DEC 58.4mm in diameter, 144 tooth wheel gear
Worm Gear	RA 11.0mm in diameter, Brass; DEC 9.8mm in diameter, Brass
Horizontal Axis	59mm in diameter, Aluminium alloy, with friction stop mechanism
Vertical Axis	59mm in diameter, Aluminium alloy, with friction stop mechanism
Number of Bearings	6 Pieces
Maximum Loading weight	8kg (18lbs) (6kg (13lbs) if motor modules are used)
Dimensions	178x258x104mm
Weight	3.8kg (8.3lbs) including APZ counterweight
Counterweight	APZ counterweight 1.65kg (3.6lbs)

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Nice mid weight alt-az mount

Thursday, 13 September 2018 | Neil

This is a very nice, albeit a little bit pricey, mid weight alt az mount. It is built to the usual excellent Vixen standard and the slo-mo controls are buttery smooth. I couple it with the Hal tripod to carry a Tak Mewlon 210 and it is lovely to use. I added the optional counterweight shaft and a 1.9kg weight but it is still very portable for me as a grab and go setup. I would give it 5 stars if it were less expensive.