Vixen SXD2 Equatorial Mount WL

Vixen SXD2 Equatorial Mount Wireless - ES25031

Deluxe type of the equatorial mount with wireless unit

The SXD2 is the deluxe type of the SX2 equatorial mount in response to higher precision tracking and mounting larger optical tube and photographic equipment.

A polar alignment scope comes as standard for serious astrophotographers.

Control equatorial mount with smartphone

This is a high precision equatorial mount by improving performance in every details from raw materials, number of bearings and cutting and processing every parts on the entire process.

The equatorial mount is supplied with the wireless unit which allows you to make your smartphone or tablet as controller for celestial navigation as high precision tracking.

Wireless celestial navigation

Upon installing the free app STAR BOOK Wireless on the wireless unit provided with the equatorial mount, you can enjoy not only control the mount, but also various functions of celestial navigation wirelessly.

App STAR BOOK Wireless inheriting the DNA of STAR BOOK TEN Controller

If you tap the celestial object you want to see on the star chart, it will be automatically slew into the field of view and tracking will start.

Following the display of the STAR BOOK TEN controller, which has been highly evaluated for its comfortable operability, even existing STAR BOOK TEN users can use it without any discomfort.

Increased loading capacity from 12kg (SX2 equatorial mount) to 15kg

Rigidity and precision have been improved by changing the right ascension and declination rotation axis from aluminum alloy to thick steel, and changing the gear that is the key to the drive from aluminum to brass.

Consequently the loading weight has also increased from 12kg of the SX2 equatorial mount to 15kg, making it possible to replace with a larger optical tube and add a SLR camera, CMOS camera, etc.

High precision for smoother motion.

A variety of parts of the mount have been improved such as by adding bearings to the right ascension, declination axes and worm screws, and reducing the eccentricity of the worm screw, and lapping (polishing) has been performed along with the entire circumference of the worm wheel to achieve extremely smooth motion.

The employed pulse motor improves stability and response of motions

Precision pulse motor (stepping motor) with micro-step motion control that drives at 250 pulses/second is used instead of the conventional DC motor offering very smooth control from low speed to high speed, and response to operation improved.

It is a device that allows high-precision installation of equatorial mount with easy operation (for the northern and southern hemispheres).

Built-in scale that shows the starry sky near the north celestial pole (south celestial pole).

By introducing the Polaris and two nearby stars (three in total) into the designated positions on the scale, you can easily measure the polar axis with an accuracy of within 3 arc minutes. (for the northern hemisphere).

Built-in dark field illumination (red LED) that turns on with a single button.

The scale itself glows red, so dark stars don't get lost in the background.

All adjustments can be made while looking through the polar alignment scope, making it very convenient in dark places.

The brightness of the scale is adjustable in 8 steps, so you can use it at your preferred brightness.

In addition, it will automatically turn off in 1 to 2 minutes (gradual dimming), and you can prevent forgetting to turn it off after use.

Rationality based on mechanics: weightless structure (reduction of moment load)

The weightless structure cultivated in the SX series was inherited.

By concentrating the main weight-bearing parts such as the motor, worm shaft, and worm wheel on the weight side, and shortening the distance from the fixed point to the mounting block (the place where the equipment is mounted), advantageous structure in terms of dynamics is adopted.

You can balance the weight with the loading equipment with less counterweight. Depending on the weight of the loading equipment, counterweight less is also possible.

Retractable counterweight shaft convenient for setup and withdrawal of equipment

Stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance is used for the counterweight shaft. Retractable type that can be stored in the equatorial mount body allows speedy setup.

You can use the counterweight common to the SX series of 20 mm in diameter.

Stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance is used for the counterweight shaft.

Retractable type that can be stored in the equatorial mount body allows speedy setup. You can use the counterweight common to the SX series of 20 mm in diameter.

What's Included:

 ✓ SXD2 Equatorial Mount

✓ Wireless Unit

✓ SX Counterweight 1.9kg x 1, 3.7kg x 1

✓ Allen Wrench 5mm, 1.27mm (each 1 piece)

✓ Cigarette-Lighter Plug Cord SX

✓ Instructional Manual

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