{"product_id":"vixen-sphinx-sxp2-equatorial-goto-mount","title":"SPHINX SXP2 Equatorial GoTo Mount","description":"\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoTo mount with computer controller and 17 kg load capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision GoTo mount with computer control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarbook Ten controller with a high-resolution monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e272,000 preinstalled celestial objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-modern belt drive system for precise tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated star chart program in the controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with previous models, the new \u003cstrong\u003eSXP2 mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures larger bearings in order to increase the accuracy and load capacity. The mounting housing is made from a stronger material than the previous SX mounts. The equatorial head is clamped into a fork in order to increase the stability of the polar alignment wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise tracking with P-PEC function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SXP2 mount comes with the modern STARBOOK TEN control system. This includes a P-PEC function for precise tracking. PEC stands for “Periodic Error Corrections” and corrects errors in the mechanics which lead to periodic errors in the gear systems. The P-PEC function, which is based on the PEC function, is designed for the SXP2 equatorial mount. The P-PEC function saves the records of corrections, even after the power supply to the mount has been switched off. It is not necessary to re-enter the data each time, which enables a quicker setup and more precise tracking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe belt drive system minimizes backlash and noise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConventional motor-driven systems on equatorial mounts use gear wheels, which are driven by the motor. However, this design generates backlash under the gear wheels, which can lead to inaccuracies. To avoid these errors, the drive was converted to a belt drive system. This drastically reduces the backlash of the gear unit, as well as the noise generated by the drive system. It also ensures a quicker reaction when corrections are required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mechanical parts contain a total of 16 bearings. The SXP2 mount uses a set of tapered roller bearings for the RA axis in order to provide additional stability for more precise tracking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStable polar alignment wedge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SXP2 mount uses the same fork as the heavy AXJ mount. This new construction enables a quick and stable configuration of the latitude setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple and precise polar alignment via reference star\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 6x20 polar finder scope is pre-installed. This allows the user to configure the polar alignment (for both the northern and southern hemispheres). The polar finder scope has a variable illuminated reticle with an automatic power-off function. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels so that the user can configure the desired brightness. The polar finder scope can be configured directly via three reference stars and can reach an accuracy of up to 3 arc minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable mount head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mount head has a diameter of 35 mm and features 8 threaded holes for M8 screws spaced at 45 degrees. An optional accessory tray can be attached to the mount head directly or in combination with an optional mounting wedge for dovetail plates. The threaded holes on the mounting head can also be used to mount rails from other manufacturers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern STAR BOOK TEN controller with high-resolution color display and built-in star chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe STAR BOOK TEN controller is a modern control system with a high-resolution color monitor. The STAR BOOK TEN system contains more than 272,000 celestial objects, including 260,000 stars from the SAO catalog, 109 Messier objects, 7840 NGC objects and 5380 IC objects, as well the soon, moon and planets. Objects can be accessed by name, and information such as images and data can be defined separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA combination of innovative, elegant design and user-friendly features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe improved design of the stable and rigid mount body, which features precise tracking with a P-PEC function and the STAR BOOK TEN controller, offers a highly precise, easy-to-use mount that is guaranteed to please astrophotographers and observers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial motor mount for lighter counterweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe heavy RA and DEC motor units are built into the bottom of the declination axis to ensure that the center of gravity of the equatorial head is below the RA and DEC axis. This enables the declination body to function as a counterweight. Thanks to the flat mounting head, the mount can be balanced with a significantly lighter counterweight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetractable counterweight bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe counterweight bar is made from solid stainless steel with a thickness of 20 mm, and enables the use of all counterweights from the SX and GP mount series. The counterweight bar is housed in the declination body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessory shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe #35511 polar meter can be placed onto the accessory shoe for quick and easy polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.7 kg counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSXP2 mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTARBOOK TEN control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eRA Sprocket\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e73.2 mm Ø brass wheel with 180 teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDEC sprocket\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e73.2 mm Ø brass wheel with 180 teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eWorm shaft\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e9 mm Ø brass shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eRA and DEC axis\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e40 mm Ø carbon steel bearing, 16 bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eCounterweight bar\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e20 mm Ø RA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eSetting circles\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e0.1 minute steps (with StarBook TEN)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003ePolar finder scope\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003ePF-L Polar Scope 6x20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eStepper motors\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e250 PPS speed maximum 1000x sidereal rate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eMaximum load\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e17 kg photographic without counterweight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003ePower connection\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eDC 12 V, 0.45-2.2 A\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e386mm x 419mm x 128 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eWeight of equatorial head\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e13.3 kg without counterweight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e3.7 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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 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