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Vixen Atlux Equatorial Mount
A Superior German Equatorial Mount for Advanced Astronomers, the ATLUX Mount is a midsized Go-To equatorial mount that incorporates 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 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. Accuracy, smooth & quiet operation and a sleek design make the Atlux attractive to virtually all serious astronomers. The 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.
ATLUX Mount Features
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R.A Slow Motion Axis |
180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement | |
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DEC slow motion axis |
180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement | |
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R.A Coordinates Display |
On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments | |
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DEC Coordinates Display |
On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 arc min. increments | |
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Polar Axis Scope |
6x20mm, wide 8 degrees field of view | |
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Altitude Adjustment |
0 deg. to 72 deg. ( 2 degree increments, 3 step elevation) | |
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Azimuth Adjustment |
Double-screw fine adjustment | |
| Telescope control system | STAR BOOK Controller | |
| Power Source | DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes | |
| Maximum loading weight | 75 lbs. | |
| Counterweight | 3.5 kg (7.71 lbs) x 1 and 7 kg (15.4 lb) x 1 | |
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Weight |
19.7 kg (43.4 lb) without counterweight
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Product Series
Additional Information
| Model | 3690 |
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| Weight | 50.0000 |
