Vixen Telescope Mounts

Vixen was the first to introduce the Go-To Mount and created the Universal Dove Tail Plate System, an industry standard for telescope mounting. Vixen Telescopes and Mounts are interchangeable, to allow you the best combination for your observing session. Just introduced, the New Sphinx SX2 Mount with the new STAR BOOK ONE Controller.

Vixen’s Alt Azimuth Mounts feature horizontal and vertical controls designed to easily point your telescope at your target object. Lightweight and portable, these mounts are adaptable for spotting scopes and binoculars. Great for terrestrial observing. The Porta II Mount and Mini Porta Mount feature full circle slow motion controls and flexible handles.

Vixen’s Equatorial Mounts allow you to track an object in accordance with the rotation of the earth over an extended period of time. The new New Sphinx SX2 Mount combines the best elements of Vixen Mounts to bring you a rock solid observing base.! The Sphinx SX2 Mount joins Vixen’s family of Motorized and GoTo Mounts. The SXD2 Mount and SXP Mounts with the revolutionary Hi Definition STAR BOOK TEN Hand Controller features a built in star chart and over 272,000 objects in its database. The AXD Mount that can load up to 75lbs and is the pinnacle of GoTo Star Chart controlled mounts.

Vixen’s Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount builds on leading edge innovations developed through decades of experience designing German Equatorial Mounts. The Vixen SPHINX SXP mount and STAR BOOK TEN hand controller display the best in portable GoTo technology. Vixen’s new Sphinx SXP Mount comes standard with the STAR BOOK TEN. This new generation of hand held controllers features a high definition LCD screen and the technology to show you the sky before your telescope takes you there.

Motors:. The Sphinx SXP Mount features pulse motors designed to react smoothly and accurately. The micro slow motion control assures you of smooth operation.

R.A and DEC : The R.A. and DEC wheels have 180 teeth. They are high precision machined wheels and worm gears made of brass for the most accurate tracking possible. The R.A. and DEC shafts are comprised of strong carbon steel. The rotational parts have 15 bearings. All this to provides smooth tracking and slewing.

Unique Mount Design: The Sphinx SXP Mount is designed so that the mount body acts as part of the counterweight system.

Periodic Error Correction : Data from you input is saved for your next observing session.

Polar Axis Scope: The Sphinx SXP Mount include a built in 6×20 polar axis scope. It features a bubble level, illuminated reticle, and setting accuracy within 3 minutes.

• Time Graduation Circle: 10 Minute Increments
• Date Graduation Circle: 2 Day Increments
• Meridian Offset Circle: Adjustable between E20° and W20° in 5° increments
• Northern Hemisphere: Polaris pattern with reticle (Applicable to year 2025)
• Southern Hemisphere: Octantal 4 stars pattern with reticle

The STAR BOOK TEN is the most advanced astronomical hand controller available and is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the night sky. The innovative STAR BOOK TEN hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color High Definition LCD screen! The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GOTO guide for the mount. Learn more about the features of the STAR BOOK TEN Here. The Advance Unit is now available. Installing the Advance Unit on the STAR BOOK TEN enhances your autoguiding capabilities. This allows you to view an image from a CCD camera, record or play back from an SD card and adjust the shutter exposure controls of a DSLR camera.

The New STAR BOOK ONE is available for use with the Sphinx SXD2 Mount. It featuures Celestial, Solar, Lunar, and King’s Rate Tracking, Slewing Speeds  Variable from 0.1x to 999x sidereal , Backlash  Compensation, PEC, Autoguider port, Screen Brightness Adjustable, Direction Keys, Red LED Light.