Vixen Telescope AP Equatorial Mount

Vixen Telescope AP Equatorial Mount - ES39972-SO

Discover the Vixen Telescope AP Equatorial Mount caters to both beginners and experienced observers, offering a seamless transition into equatorial mounts or a convenient grab-and-go option.

With a stylish design and a lightweight body of 3.6kg, it ensures easy handling of full-scale telescopes.

The integrated power supply system using four AA batteries eliminates external wiring, enhancing aesthetics and convenience.

The friction control system allows precise manual pointing, simplifying target acquisition without the need for additional knobs or clamps.

For polar alignment, the optional polar meter offers simplicity, particularly useful where Polaris is not visible.

The PF-L polar alignment scope further refines alignment with a three-star system and a dark field illuminator, ensuring accuracy.

The included "PFL Assist" applications for smartphones and tablets facilitate visualizing alignment in constellations.

The mount successfully merges functionality with aesthetics, offering an accessible and user-friendly experience for observers at various skill levels.

Features:

• Equatorial Mount for Beginners to Experienced Observers: Tailored to accommodate a diverse range of users, this mount serves as a versatile tool suitable for those just starting with equatorial mounts or seasoned observers seeking a straightforward grab-and-go option.

• AP Equatorial Mount: The Advanced Polaris (AP) equatorial mount ensures a smooth and comfortable observing experience by securely supporting the telescope optical tube. Its design caters to beginners and experienced observers alike.

• Stylish Design and Lightweight Body: The mount's stylish and smart design enhances the aesthetic appeal of astronomical telescopes. With a lightweight body of just 3.6kg (without counterweight), handling full-scale telescopes becomes effortlessly convenient.

• Friction Control System: The mount simplifies the pointing process with its friction control system. Manual adjustments to point the telescope at target objects are achieved seamlessly without the need for additional knobs or clamps, ensuring an efficient and user-friendly experience.

• Simple Polar Alignment: The mount facilitates easy polar alignment, a crucial aspect of observational accuracy. This feature is especially beneficial for beginners, streamlining the alignment process without unnecessary complexity.

• Polar Alignment Scope PF-L: Featuring a Polar Alignment Scope PF-L, this mount employs a three-star alignment system and a built-in dark field illuminator. This ensures precise alignment while looking into the scope. The automatic power-off feature prevents unnecessary power consumption, enhancing the mount's overall efficiency.

What's Included:

✓ Vixen Telescope AP Equatorial Mount

✓ Polar Alignment Scope PF-LII

✓ Counterweight Bar 

✓ Counterweight 1kg.

✓ Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited 1 Year Warranty

✓ Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited 2 Year Warranty

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