Vixen Atlux Mount

The 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.

Vixen Atlux Mount Specifications...

  • 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 Star Book screen, 0.1 min. increments
  • DEC Coordinates Display: On Star Book screen, 1.0 arc minute increments
  • Polar Axis Scope: 6x20mm, wide 8ª field of view
  • Altitude Adjustment: 0ª to 72ª (2ª increments, 3-step elevation)
  • Azimuth Adjustment: Double screw fine adjustment
  • Telescope Control System: Star Book
  • Large color liquid crystal display. (4.7 inch, 320x420 pixels, STN, 4096 colors)
  • The Vixen Starbook has a High Speed Internal CPU ( 32 bit RISC processor, 75MHz, 8MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash ROM upgradeable)
  • Power Source: 12VDC, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes
  • Maximum Loading Weight: 22 kg (48.5 lbs) approximate, excluding counterweight
  • Counterweights: One 3.5kg (7.71 lbs) and One 7kg (15.4 lb).
  • Weight: 19.7kg (43.4 lbs) without counterweight

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