Vixen Atlux Equatorial Mount (Item #3690)

Vixen telescopes high quality Japan OpticsThe NEW ATLUX Mount is a midsized Go-To equatorial mount newly designed to work with the STAR BOOK Hand Controller. The mount is designed and manufactured to offer the best slewing and tracking performance in an easily transportable package.

The New Atlux features celestial navigation with the STAR BOOK which includes PEC and Autoguider functions. The Atlux is styled with minimal protrusions. The counterweight shaft is retractable for transport and storage. With a maximum load weight of 75 lbs. , the Atlux is ideal as a solid platform for long exposure astrophotography.

VIXEN STARBOOK

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 ATLUX accessible to a wide range of ages and experience levels.

ATLUX Mount Features:

R.A Slow Motion Axis: 180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement

DEC slow motion axis: 180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement

R.A Coordinates Display; On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments

DEC Coordinates Display: On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 arc min. increments

Polar Axis Scope: 6x20mm, wide 8 degrees field of view

Altitude Adjustment: 0 deg. to 72 deg. (2 degree increments, 3 step elevation)

Azimuth Adjustment: Double-screw fine adjustment

Telescope control system; STAR BOOK

Power Source; DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes

Maximum loading weight 75 lbs.

Counterweight: 3.5 kg (7.71 lbs) x 1 and 7 kg (15.4 lb) x 1

Weight: 19.7 kg (43.4 lb) without counterweight

Price: $ 4,999.00

Atlux Accessories:

Item #3661 Duralumin Tripod DP-95; $ 899.00

Item #5451 Duralumin Tripod DP-150; $ 1,099.00

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