Vixen - Sphinx SXW Equatorial Mount with Tripod + AC Adapter and Sreen Filter

Sphinx SXW Equatorial Mount w/ Starbook & HAL-130 Tripod

This Vixen Sphinx SXD Mount Package now includes a 12V AC Adapter for Sphinx Starbook (3599) and Starbook LCD Screen Film Covers (2529) free with purchase!

The Vixen SX or “SPHINX” mount and Star Book hand controller are groundbreaking advancements in high speed, portable GOTO mount technology. The SPHINX is a solid, well-built mount that has the look and feel of Vixen quality. Beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike will benefit from the portability of the mount, the easy-to-use controller, the ability to download future upgrades directly to the controller, and the versatility of placing a variety of optical tubes on this equatorial mount. The SX HAL130 tripod comes with this mount. If you'd like a very portable option, the SX Table-Top Tripod is recommended, and is sold separately.

The Vixen Sphinx mount comes with the Star Book Controller, counterweight shaft and a 1.9 kg/4.19 lb. counterweight. This will allow for use and balance with a wide range of optical tubes. For using the mount with heavier optical tubes, additional counterweights are available. The weight of the mount and weight shaft (without counterweight) is 15 lbs/6.8 kg.

The SX HAL130 tripod is made specifically for the Vixen Sphinx equatorial mount. It provides ample stability and has no “wobble” points in its design. The new SX HAL130 has a larger base to carry the SX mount. The tripod extends from 81cm (31.88") to 130cm (51.18") and weighs 12 lbs (5.5 kg).

Vixen's Sphinx SXW Mount features leading edge innovations developed through decades fo experience in building German Equatorial Mounts. The Vixen SPHINX SXW mount and STAR BOOK hand controller are groundbreaking advancements in high speed, portable GOTO mount technology.

Easy Secure setup. The Sphinx SXW Mount sets up in minutes. One bolt secures it to the tripod. Beginners and seasoned hobbyists will benefit from the portability of the mount, the easy to use controller, the ability to download future upgrades directly to the controller and the versatility of placing a variety of optical tubes on this equatorial mount with Vixen's universal dove tail plate. The Sphinx SXW features high speed and precise automatic slewing, sturdy aluminum tripod, retractable counterweight shaft, and build in motors. Includes one 1.9kg counterweight.

The STAR BOOK is the most advanced astronomical hand controller available and is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the night sky. The innovative STAR BOOK hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large full-color LCD screen! The color screen is a detailed star chart that acts as a navigational and GOTO guide for the mount.

Zoom-In/Out buttons for the color star chart display also control the motor speed. As you zoom in closer to an object on the display screen, the motor speed automatically becomes finer and as you zoom out the motor speed increases to cover larger distances. 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 SPHINX available to a wide range of ages and experience levels.

The SPHINX mount can be purchased with or without the HAL 130 tripod. The SX HAL130 tripod provides ample stability and has no wobble points in its design. The SX HAL130 has a larger base to carry the SX mount. The tripod extends from 81cm to 130cm and weighs 12 lbs. (5.5 kg.)