Vixen Telescope Catalog Vixen Optics can provide you with a varied selection of mount. Vixen’s Altazimuth Mounts have simple vertical and horizontal motion controls designed to easily assist you to point your telescope at your viewing objective. Both the SkyPod and Porta mounts can be handled and assembled with ease. Vixens Equatorial allow you to track an object in accordance with the diurnal motion of the Earth. The sphinx D Mount & Sphinx Mount is ideal for long observing sessions at high powers, ideal for astrophotogaphy. The GP2 and GP2D Mount are easy to operate and are designed for both the celestial and terrestrial observers... After having used many, many mounting systems over my thirty plus years of observing, I have to say the Skypod is a pure joy to operate. The fully enclosed gear drive and motors are smooth and slew the telescope to almost 4 degrees per second from one object target to another. The tracking is accurate and quiet. I find the compact Starbook controller to be very easy to use with its options of operating the mount with either drop down menus or scrolling the star chart and clicking Goto when the desired object appears on the display. If you are looking to purchase an automated mount that is very portable and allows you to change the optical tube if you decide upgrade your system, this is the product for you. Clear Skies, MrStarGuy THE VIXEN SKYPOD: is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of object to view and is upgradeable. THE SPHINX D: 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 and the incredibly accurate SX Polar Finder Scope. THE GP2 EQUATORIAL MOUNT: is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and the astrophotographer. The declination and right-ascension functions with 144-tooth aluminum worm gears allowing accurate tracking. Motion is controlled by built-in knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0° to 62° in altitude. The GPD2 EQUATORIAL MOUNT: is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With its solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears, this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astrophotography the worm gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error. THE NEW ATLUX MOUNT: A mid-sized Go-To equatorial mount newly designed to work with the STAR BOOK Hand Controller. The mount is designed and manufactured to offer the best slewing and tracking performance in an easily transportable package. PORTA MOUNT: For so many years the beginning astronomer was forced to buy a mount that was unstable and almost useless when viewing at high power. More often than not, the frustration of using an unstable mount resulted in the telescope only being used for one night and being left in a closet to collect dust. The Porta mount changes all that. It is one of Vixen's proudest designs. The combination of smooth movement, rigid design and stable platform makes your first use a pleasure and will bring you back to view more and more of the night sky. **$200 REBATE WHEN YOU PURCHASE A SPHINX SXW & SPHINX SXD MOUNT BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JULY 30, 2012. INFO HERE** **$100 REBATE WHEN YOU PURCHASE A GP2 & GPD2 BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JULY 30, 2012. INFO HERE ** Vixen Sphinx SXW Equatorial MountThe 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...Special Offer - Item #2510- $1899 (with tripod) Vixen Optics Sphinx SXD MountSpecial Offer -Sphinx SXD Mount with Tripod - (Item #2503Hall30) $2699 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... Vixen AXD Mount & High Definition STARBOOK TEN The sleek design of the AXD Mount covers innovative gearing (View here) for superior performance. Controlled by Vixen's new STAR BOOK TEN, the AXD combines all the features that the serious astronomer has been waiting for. The AXD Mount was names a 2011 Star Product by Astronomy Magazine. Read what Astronomy Magazine wrote about the AXD Mount... Vixen MINI Porta MountThe Vixen MINI PORTA comes equipped with two fine adjustment handles for whole circle slow motion in both directions. It is useful for fine motion in searching and tracking celestial objects... IN STOCK VIXEN PORTA MOUNT IIThe Porta II has all the same features you have come to love in the Original Porta Mount. This solid altimazimuth mount with a 20lb payload capacity, features Slow Motion Flexible Handles to minimize vibrations and keep your view sharp,very useful in searching and tracking celestial objects. The mount head is easily removed to allow for a switch to a heavier tripod... Regular price: $319.00 Smart-Sale price: Vixen Skypod Mount (Item #27522)The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of object to view and is upgradeable... Vixen GP2 Equatorial Mount (Item 3990)With smooth and accurate tracking, Vixen's GP2 Equatorial Mount is a platform for serious astronomers. This easy to use mount functions well for both the visual observer and the astrophotographer. The GP2 is an excellent choice for observers who want a simple, yet sturdy mount, with the ability to grow into a go-to system. Add the optional STAR BOOK-S for full go-to functionality...  GP2 & GPD2 Mount System Diagram IN STOCK Vixen GPD2 Equatorial Mount (Item #3991)The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With its solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears, this mount will hold up to years of heavy use...  GPD2 Mount System Diagram VIXEN OPTICS MANUALS & DOWNLOADSVixen Optics Manuals and downloads for all telescopes and mounts... Vixen Polarie Star Tracker Mount Platform (Item #35505)We are proud to introduce The Vixen Polarie Star Tracker for Astrophotography. This Highly accurate and compact Astrophotography Mount platform allows you to capture night scapes and star images with ease... 888.291.6577 To all who visit our store: Numbers 6:24-26 24 The LORD bless you and protect you; 25 the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD look with favor on you and give you peace. (CLICK) VISIT OUR DISCOUNT BIBLES & APPAREL STORE Copyright (R) 2004 SmartAstronomy, All rights reserved.