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Vixen Skypod Mount with 5 Year Warranty

Skypod Mount

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.

This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display shows you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.

The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for safe storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost.

Because the Skypod it is based on Vixen's flexible mounting system, a wide variety of telescopes will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good portability combined with ease of use and versatility. You can store the mount and the telescope separately. For airline traveling you can take the VMC110L along as carry-on luggage while the mount goes with the rest of your luggage.

Vixen can provide you with a varied selection of mounts. Vixen's altazimuth mounts  have simple vertical horizontal motion controls designed to easily assist you to point your telescope at your viewing objective. Both the SkyPod and PortaMounts can be handled and assembled with ease.

Vixen's equatorial mounts allow you to track an object in accordance with diurnal motion of the earth. The Sphinx Mount is ideal for long observing sessions at high powers and astrophotography. The GP2 and GPD2 mounts are easy to operate and designed for celestial observers.

Vixen Starbook-S

Skypod Mount Details:

  • Newly developed and sturdy alt-azimuth GoTo mount
  • Electrical slow motion control in both axes
  • Integrated Starbook S controller, can be taken out for cable-remote control
  • Internal battery compartment (batteries not included) or 12V external power supply possible
  • Telescope connection by Vixen dovetail saddle plate
  • A telescope is installed onto the Skypod by means of an optional Dovetail Plate which slips into the saddle on the elevation fork tine

Skypod Mount with Tripod: $899.00