While the outsides might look similar to the standard Sphinx Mount, the changes that have happened under the hood are huge! Incorporating one piece hardened steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout, the new Sphinx D can handle a load capacity up to 50 lbs.
While
the outsides might look similar to the standard Sphinx Mount, the
changes that have happened under the hood are huge! Incorporating one
piece hardened steel RA and DEC shafts with needle bearings throughout,
the new Sphinx D can handle a load capacity up to 50 lbs. The Sphinx D
comes complete with PEC, backlash compensation, and the incredibly
accurate SX Polar Finder Scope.
Astronomers with larger
optical tubes and all level of astrophotographers are sure to feel right
at home with the intuitive controls that so many have become accustomed
to with the standard Sphinx Mount. Its 4.7" Color LCD Display gives an
exact position against its scrolling star chart, any object is a point
and look away!
Built In Bearings: RA and DEC axis bearings reduce the load on the motors and ensure smooth tracking
Precision Worm Gears: Manufactured with high precision, they deliver smooth movement throughout the full circle of the worm screw and gears.
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. The
database contains over 22,000 objects and others can be added.
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.Visit the STAR BOOK page for more detailson this remarkable controller.
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 D accessible to a wide range of ages and
experience levels.
View Sean's Instructional Videos
Rho
Ophiuchi with a Sphinx D Mount, an SBIG STL-11KC2 fitted with an
Optec HaLRGB filterset, through a Pentax SDHF-75, at Meeline Station,
Mount Magnet, Western Australia compliments of Marco Lorenzi see more
images Here
With the intuitive button
operation, search for objects with the built in star chart or through
objects in the database. The STAR BOOK has a LAN port and is auto guider
ready.
Sphinx SXD Mount Features:
RA Slow Motion Axis: 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement
DEC Slow Motion Axis: 180-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement
RA Coordinates Display: On the screen of STAR BOOK, 01 min. increments
RA and DEC Worm Whello: Steel
IDEC Coordinates Display: On the screen of STAR BOOK, 1 arc min. increment
Polar Axis Scope: 6x20mm SX Polar Axis Scope
Altitude Adjustment: 0 degree to 70 degrees (Fine Adjustment with tangent screw:+-15 degrees, 3 step elevation)
Azimuth Adjustment: Double screw fine adjustment
Telescope Controller: STAR BOOK Hand Controller
Power Source: DC12 Volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes
Counterweights: 4.2 lb (1.9kg) and 8.15 lb (3.7kg)
Weight: 8.8 kg/ 19.4 lbs
Maximum Loading Weight: 50 lbs
Telescope Attachment: Universal Dovetail Plate receiver allows many telescopes to mount
Database: 22,700 Object - Completely upgradeable firmware and comet database
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