{"product_id":"vixen-portable-equatorial-mount-polar-alignment-scope-set-for-polarie-u","title":"Portable Equatorial Mount Polar Alignment Scope Set for POLARIE U","description":"\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accurate polar alignment of the POLARIE U\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a kit of polar alignment scope PF-LII and polar scope arm bracket. It allows for making accurate tracking when you shoot celestial objects with a telephoto lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe POLARIE U works as a star tracker when set up to follow the diurnal motion of stars. For this purpose, the rotation axis of the POLARIE U has to be set to be parallel to that of the diurnal motion of the stars. This is called polar alignment. The polar alignment scope is a small telescope that is used to face the POLARIE U to the celestial pole in the north or south hemispheres. Accurate polar alignment is essential for successful long-exposure astrophotography. The polar alignment scope allows for polar aligning as accurately as 3 arc minutes or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolar alignment is easy as you simply bring Polaris and two other stars into the polar scope's field of view so that each can be matched with the designated position on the scale on the polar scope's reticle. No hour angle setting is necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe push switch on the brightness adjustment dial of the polar alignment scope will illuminate the reticle in red when activated. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels by turning the brightness adjustment dial. The red light becomes gradually dimmer after a certain interval of time (about one or two minutes) and turns off automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt allows you to use a polar alignment scope PF-LII, polar alignment scope PF-L or SX polar axis scope for the POLARIE U.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification\/Aperture\/Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5x20mm\/10 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScales and patterns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-star position entry with precession corrections (upto 2040), N.hemisphere: Polaris, Delta UMI, 51 Cep, S. hemisphere: Chi Octantis, Tau Octantis, Sigma Octantis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField illumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed light is adjustable by 8 steps in brightness, turns off automatically\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCR2032 x 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar setting accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin 3 arc minutes approximately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 x 55 x 115mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e155g \/ 5.53 oz. (without battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsable with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOLARIE U, AP series, SX series, AXJ, AXD series of equatorial mounts (The SXD2, SXP2, AXJ and AXD2 models come equipped with the polar scope).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/Vixen_Distributor_Warranty_2021.pdf?v=1638896591\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here to read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCA Residents: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/pages\/prop65\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProp 65 WARNING(S)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45643723243761,"sku":"ES35495","price":327.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5711\/6312\/files\/35495_5-C001.jpg?v=1736427953","url":"https:\/\/villohome.com\/products\/vixen-portable-equatorial-mount-polar-alignment-scope-set-for-polarie-u","provider":"Villohome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}