A perfect telescope mount for beginners through to experienced observers
The Advanced Polaris equatorial mount is ideally suited for beginners who want to become familiar with equatorial mount or experienced observers who want a simple grab and go mount. The AP mount securely supports your telescope optical tube for comfortable observing. With its friction control system, the mount can be quickly moved to your target object. A wide selection of optional accessories are available for the AP mount to meet your observation needs.
Vixen Telescope AP-SM Equatorial Mount Description
R.A. Motor modules and STAR BOOK ONE combination
The AP-SM equatorial mount is supplied with the R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set (main motor of the AP equatorial mount for tracking celestial object) which includes STAR BOOK ONE controller. R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set is an integral part of the AP system. Your own system is created based on the R.A. motor module and STAR BOOK ONE set by adding other modules.
Clever Design
With just a 3.6kg lightweight body (without counterweight), it will be easy to handle the mount and telescope of your choice. The four AA batteries for power supply is integrated inside the body.
The motor module operates with 4 pieces of the AA batteries which are commercially available anywhere easily, not only corresponding to the alkaline battery but also economical rechargeable batteries (Ni-MH, Ni-Cd). For long term use, a commercially available USB external power supply such as USB mobile battery or USB AC adapter can be used connecting to the provided USB Micro-B terminal.
Friction Control System
Simply point the target objects by moving the optical tube by hands. The friction control system allows you to manually point the telescope at the object without using knobs and clamps.
STAR BOOK ONE controller
The included STAR BOOK ONE controller is a lightweight, compact, and simple hand-held controller mainly focusing on the XY drive (R.A and DEC directions) control, while offering various tracking modes like sideral and solar rate, backlash compensation, external autoguider port, built-in illuminator.
Specifications
AP Mount
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| R.A. slow motion | Worm and wheel gears with 144-tooth dia. 73.5mm whole-circle movement |
| DEC slow motion | Worm and wheel gears with 144-tooth dia. 58.4mm whole-circle movement |
| Worm axis | R.A.: Dia. 11mm, DEC: Dia. 9.8mm, both made of brass |
| RA, DEC axis (Material) | Dia.59mm, friction-control (aluminium alloy) |
| Bearings | Ball-bearing, 7 pcs. |
| Counterweight bar | Dia. 20mm, Steel |
| Polar axis scope | Polar alignment scope PF-L (Optional) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Twin screw type with knob, range: 6.5°(1.4°/rotation) |
| Altitude adjustment | Tangent screw type with bolt, range* 0-65°(1.9°/rotation) |
| Drive | Electric drive by pulse motor |
| Maximum loading capacity | Approx. 6kg (Max. torque load 150kg-cm) |
| Controller terminal | D-SUB9PIN Male |
| Power supply | AA Battery x 4pcs (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd), or USB compatible external power supply |
| Power consumption | DC5V 0.2-0.5A (1.0-2.5W) |
| Power duration time (Battery drive) | Approx. 4 hours (Alkaline battery, 6kg, 20℃) |
| Dimensions | 274x310x96mm |
| Weight | 3.9kg without battery and counterweight |
