VIXEN SXW SPHINX MOUNT/TRIPOD & GO-TO STAR BOOK SYSTEM SAVE $200 OFF RETAIL PRICE + ADDITION 5% OFF /5 YR WRTY Start Price USD 1,799.00 Current Price USD 1,799.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Monday, August 25, 2008 Location Staten Island, NY See more about 'VIXEN SXW SPHINX MOUNT/TRIPOD & GO-TO STAR BOOK SYSTEM' Description smartastronomy Store The Vixen SXW or SPHINX mount and STAR BOOK hand controller are groundbreaking advancements in high speed, portable GOTO mount technology. The SPHINX is a solid, well built mount that has the look and feel of Vixen quality.Beginners and seasoned hobbyists will benefit from the portability of the mount, the easy to use controller, the ability to download future upgrades directly to the controller and the versatility of placing a variety of optical tubes on this equatorial mount. Vixen Sphinx MountThe innovative STAR BOOK hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color LCD screen! The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GOTO guide for the mount.Starbook -sZoom-In/Out buttons for the color star chart display also control the motor speed. As you zoom in closer to an object on the display screen, the motor speed automatically becomes finer and as you zoom out the motor speed increases to cover larger distances.Features and menu options are displayed on the large color screen and are easily navigated with simple buttons on the controller. The STAR BOOK is amazingly easy to use and makes the SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels.The SPHINX mount comes with the STAR BOOK controller and the retractable counterweight shaft and a 1.9kg (4.2 lb) counter weight. This allows you to use and balance a wide range of optical tubes. When using the mount with heavier optical tubes, additional counterweights are available.The SPHINX mount can be purchased with or without the HAL 130 tripod.The SX HAL130 tripod provides ample stability and has no wobble points in its design. The new SX HAL130 has a larger base to carry the SX mount. The tripod extends from 81cm to 130cm and weighs 12 lbs. (5.5 kg.)Sphinx SX Mount Features:R.A. Slow Motion Axix: 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movementDEC Slow Motion Axis: 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movementR.A. Coordinates Display; On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 min. incrementsDEC Coordinates Display: On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 arc min. incrementsPolar Axis Scope: OptionalAltitude Adjustment: 0 degree to 70 degrees Fine Adjustment with tangent screw:+-15 degrees, 3 step elevationAzimuth Adjustment: Double screw fine adjustment Telescope Controller: STAR BOOK Power Source: DC 12 volts Maximum Loading Weight: 12kg/ 26.5 lbs (excluding counterweight)Counterweight: 1.9 kg/ 4.2 lbsWeight 6.8 kg/ 15 lbs (without couterweight)Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Place a Bid!