{"product_id":"vixen-sx2-goto-mount-with-star-book-one-controller","title":"SX2 GoTo Mount with Star Book One Controller","description":"\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeclination body acting as part of counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable counterweight bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTAR BOOK ONE dual-axis 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\u003cp\u003eThe SX2 equatorial mount offers simple and easy operation of your telescope with a newly developed STAR BOOK ONE dual-axis handheld controller. With Vixen's accurate micro-step motion control technology, the SX2 mount achieves highly stable and smooth rotations of the pulse motors. The SX2 mount is a good choice for starting the first step to serious celestial observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe massive motor units are placed in the lower part of the declination body so that the center of balance of the SX2 shifts below the intersection of the RA and Dec axis. This makes the lower portion of the declination body perform as a counterweight and allow the mount to work with less counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable stainless steel is used for the counterweight bar. It is moved back into the mount body for storage by loosing the bar lock lever. It is convenient for transporting the mount and for easy set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SX2 mount comes with the STAR BOOK ONE controller featuring a variety of functions in a simple design. Designed for ease of use, the lightweight STAR BOOK ONE moves the SX2 mount on the X and Y dual axis (RA and Dec directions). Versatile tracking options are available in addition to sidereal and solar tracking rates. Backlash compensation, autoguider port and built-in red LED light are some of the useful functions of the STAR BOOK ONE.\u003c\/p\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 slow motion\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eWorm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, 72mm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eDEC slow motion\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eWorm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, 72mm in diameter\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\"\u003e9mm in diameter, brass\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\"\u003eRA: 40mm in diameter, aluminum alloy die casting, Dec: 35mm in diameter, aluminum alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eNumber of bearings\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e5 pieces\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\"\u003e20mm in diameter retractable, stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003ePolar scope\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eOptional, Illuminator is pre-installed in the mount\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eAltitude adjustment range\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eLatitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees in 2 degrees increments(high, middle and low altitude settings at +\/-15 degrees range of each)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eAzimuth fine adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eTwin screw knobs (1.2 degrees per rotation)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eAltitude fine adjustments\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eTangent screw (0.8 degrees per rotation)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eMotor drive\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003ePulse motors with micro-step motion control (250 pps)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eAutomatic slewing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eHigh precision tracking with STAR BOOK ONE, 1,000X of sidereal rate at maximum slewing speed (X999 on display)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003ePhotographic loading weight\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e12 kg (Maximum torque load: 300 kg-cm at a point of 25cm from the place where the RA and Dec axes cross.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eController connecting port\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eD-SUB9PIN Male\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003ePower connecting port\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eDC12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eWorking voltage, Electricity consumption\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eDC12V, 0.3A - 2.0A, With SX cigarette-lighter plug cord (center plus polarity)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e343 x 360 x 128 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e7 kg (without counterweight)\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\"\u003e1.9 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 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":45643725078769,"sku":"ES25071","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5711\/6312\/files\/25071_4-C001_5c209646-ccee-49e5-a2e6-ba22f460bfb8.jpg?v=1736428389","url":"https:\/\/villohome.com\/products\/vixen-sx2-goto-mount-with-star-book-one-controller","provider":"Villohome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}