Vixen Advanced Polaris SM (AP) Motorised Modular EQ Mount

£1,099.00✓ 2 year warranty

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About this product

Model: vixen_ap-sm_mount
Part Number: 79973

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 SM motorised model which features a motorised R.A axis and Star Book One controller. The manual DEC axis can be motorised using the upgrade motor module 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	Pulse motor (R.A axis)
Tracking / Slewing	Star Book One, maximum 60x slewing speed.
External power supply	Micro USB-B
Loading weight	6kg / 13.2lb (Maximum torque load 150kg-cm)
Dimensions	263mm x 302mm x 96mm (at 35 degrees latitude)

Star Book One Controller

Supplied with the Star Book One controller a simple, lightweight hand controller with easy one handed operation.

Features:

13.7 x 6.5 x 2.1cm
110g
Red backlit LED display with variable brightness
Variety of tracking modes including sidereal and lunar.
Periodic error correction function
External auto guider interface

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