Vixen AP Conterweight Bar

Diameter of bar: Diameter: Dia. 20 mm
Effective bar length: 269 mm
Compatible counterweights: 1 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg, 3.7 kg
Weight: 820 g
Dimensions: 78×328 mm

£55.00*

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Available, delivery time: 10-12 working days

Product number: X000045

EAN: 4955295258178

WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 34323861

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see everything upside down and mirrored in the finder?

That is normal. Finder scopes are only used to make objects easy to locate. The image orientation does not matter for observation.

What is the difference between an alt-azimuth mount and an equatorial mount?

Alt-azimuth: easy to use, moves horizontally and vertically
Equatorial: enables precise tracking of objects with only one axis – ideal for high magnifications and astrophotography

What minimum apertures do I need for certain objects?

Moon: from 30 mm
Planets: from 100 mm
Deep sky: from 150 mm

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Product information "Vixen AP Conterweight Bar"

Counterweight bar, which is delivered with the AP-mount and AP-SM mount. It is designed for balancing an optical tube after being secured with a counterweight and installed on the declination body. It can used with the APZ Alt-Az mount.

FEATURES

Diameter of bar: Diameter: Dia. 20 mm
Dimensions: 78×328 mm
Effective bar length: 269 mm
Weight: 820 g
Compatible counterweights: 1 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg, 3.7 kg

Batteries required:	No
Colour:	silver
Material:	Aluminium , Stainless steel

Product and safety instructions

Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact:
www.bresser.de

Warning notes

General safety instructions DANGER Risk of suffocation! Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. Therefore, carefully observe the following safety instructions. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! Keep cords, ribbons, and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle themselves and suffocate! NOTE Risk of material damage! Improper handling can damage the device and/or accessories. Therefore, only use the device according to the following safety instructions. Do not dismantle the device! In the case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair.
Never look at the sun through an eyepiece/telescope without a certified protection filter. A moon filter can never be used for solar observation. The moon filter is only suitable for moon observation. The solar filter must be mounted in front of the telescope opening, not at the eyepiece. Otherwise, the concentrated light beam through the optics will immediately destroy the filter foil, leading to severe eye damage, including permanent blindness.
Never leave the optics unattended. Children and inexperienced adults could point the telescope at the sun without proper precautions and lose their eyesight.
Do not expose the device to high temperatures.

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