The NEW
ATLUX Mount is a midsized 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.
The New
Atlux features celestial navigation with the STAR BOOK which
includes PEC and Autoguider functions. The Atlux is styled with
minimal protrusions. 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.
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 Features
|
R.A Slow
Motion Axis |
180 tooth
wheel gears whole circle movement |
|
DEC slow
motion axis |
180 tooth
wheel gears whole circle movement |
|
R.A
Coordinates Display |
On the
screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments
|
|
DEC
Coordinates Display |
On the
screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 arc min. increments
|
|
Polar Axis
Scope |
6x20mm,
wide 8 degrees field of view |
|
Altitude
Adjustment |
0 deg. to
72 deg. ( 2 degree increments, 3 step elevation)
|
|
Azimuth
Adjustment |
Double-screw fine adjustment |
|
Telescope
control system |
STAR BOOK
|
|
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 |
|
Weight |
19.7 kg
(43.4 lb) without counterweight |
Price $4999.00