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Vixen rigid Accessory Tray for HAL130 and Porta II Tripods

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • 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

  • Moon: from 30 mm
  • Planets: from 100 mm
  • Deep sky: from 150 mm
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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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Vixen SXG-HAL130 Aluminum Tripod for GP, SX & AP Mounts
High-quality, stable aluminium tripod for a variety of mounts with 45 mm connections. The aluminium profile ensures firm positioning with a minimum amount of vibration. Suitable for GP2, GPD2, AP, SX, SXP, SXP2 and AXJ mounts or similar with 45 mm connections. FEATURES Robust aluminium tripod without mount Suitable for: GP-, SX- & AP mounts Height-adjustable: 81 - 130 cm Weight: 5.5 kg WHAT’S INCLUDED Aluminium tripod Adjustment pins for GP2, GPD2, AP and SX mounts

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Vixen Porta II azimuthal mount
The Vixen Porta II is a high-quality azimuthal mount from the award-winning manufacturer Vixen. Featuring an intuitive, versatile and reliable design, the Porta II was specially developed to enable quick and precise telescopic observations along the vertical and horizontal axes without the need for a complex setup. It comes with fine adjustment wheels for fine tuning the position of the telescope to track astronomical objects. It also has a highly portable design thanks to the detachable mount head, which can be quickly detached from the tripod via an M10 screw. In addition, the dovetail mounting system (Vixen standard) ensures maximum compatibility with a wide range of telescopes. The Vixen Porta II mount in detail Easy to use The Porta II does not require a clamp, as it sports a slip clutch that allows you to adjust the mount to your desired object. It also holds its position automatically, making it very easy to use. Highly portable design The mount is easy to transport thanks to the Porta II mount head, which can be detached by removing a single screw. Easy to operateThe Porta II adjustment system allows you to track objects and make fine adjustments using the supplied shafts, which can be repositioned as necessary for optimal viewing comfort.Practical accessory storage The accessory holder features slots for your eyepieces. It can also be used to store smaller photography accessories. The holder is easy to mount via a centrally positioned screw. Built-in tool The mount comes with a tool for adjusting the friction of the slip clutch. The tool is located underneath the rubber cover for easy access. FEATURES 360° fine adjustment with worm gears2x sprockets with 120 teeth eachNo axle clamp requiredSlip clutch friction systemDovetail system (compatible with the GP and Sphinx mount) Adjusts by up to 45° Mounts tubes with an aperture of up to 155 mmPACKAGE CONTENTSVixen Porta II mountAluminium tripod2 fine adjustment wheelsMounting toolStorage shelf for accessories

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£306.00*
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Vixen SXG-HAL130 Aluminum Tripod for GP, SX & AP Mounts
High-quality, stable aluminium tripod for a variety of mounts with 45 mm connections. The aluminium profile ensures firm positioning with a minimum amount of vibration. Suitable for GP2, GPD2, AP, SX, SXP, SXP2 and AXJ mounts or similar with 45 mm connections. FEATURES Robust aluminium tripod without mount Suitable for: GP-, SX- & AP mounts Height-adjustable: 81 - 130 cm Weight: 5.5 kg WHAT’S INCLUDED Aluminium tripod Adjustment pins for GP2, GPD2, AP and SX mounts

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VIXEN 35655 Carry Bag for OTA & tripod
Safe and convenient bag to transport your OTA or tripod to your observing site. Holds many size tubes. Wrap the optical tube in the protective cloth with Velcro tape and secure it to the wall inside the carrying bag. Includes 2 accessory pouches to store a finder scope and flip mirror. Reflective tape on the carry strap increases visibility at a dark site.Suggested tubes and tripods: A80M ; A80Mf ; A70Lf ; ED103S; AX103S ; SXGHAL130 and SXG-AL130 TripodFEATUREScarry bag for tubes & tripod maximum optical tube size: 850x125mm (L&W)reflective tape on handles prevent lossSCOPE OF DELIVERY1x Vixen Carry Bag2x accessory pouches

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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

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Hybrid Finder Scope Base - black
​The EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Hybrid Finder Scope Base is designed to accept all legacy EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER Messier finder scope brackets and mini dovetail-type (e.g. Vixen, Synta, and many other brands) finder scope brackets. The base has rugged all-metal parts with black-anodized base and chrome-plated metal screws. Safety stops prevent the finder scope from sliding through and from falling when attaching screws are loosened. There are threaded holes on the left and right sides of the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Hybrid Finder Scope Base for desired access to attaching screws. Includes bolts and screws for mounting the base to the optical tube assembly. Direct replacement for all EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER Messier telescopes, allowing the use of a wide range of other-brand finder scope options.FEATURESDirect replacement for all EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER Messier telescopesAccepts all legacy EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC and BRESSER Messier finder scope bracketsAccepts also mini dovetail-type fittings from e.g. Vixen, Synta and many other manufacturersRugged all-metal parts with black-anodized baseIntegrated safety stopsIncludes bolts and screws for mounting the baseBolt hole spacing 32.5mm for mounting on telescope tubeSuitable for screw diameter M4/M5 SCOPE OF DELIEVERYHybrid Finder Scope BaseBolts and screws for mounting

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Deep Sky Astro Camera 26MP
High resolution deep sky camera with large SONY EXMOR IMX-571 APS-C CMOS sensor and active cooling. This camera's extreme sensitivity is achieved through SONYs backside illumination technology. This camera should appeal to both advanced users and those looking to move up from DSLRs for more serious deep sky imaging.Enter the world of astrophotography now. With the new EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Deep Sky Astro camera you get a modern complete package for straightforward shooting of astro photos and videos. Finally, an easy-to-use camera for capturing galaxies, star clusters, the moon and even planets with high resolution and low sensor noise. Thanks to the fast USB 3.0 computer interface, all image data is transferred within a few seconds. Long waiting times for images are now history. Simply connect the camera to your telescope using the T2 female thread (M42, 0.75 mm) or the supplied 2" (50.8 mm) plug-in adapter and after installing the drivers and the included EXPLORE Capture recording and editing software, you are ready to take the first real astro photos with a highly specialized camera for your application.  The EXPLORE Capture Pro software included in this package not only offers the basic functions required for image and video capture, but also many helpful special functions for image post-processing and camera setup. Functions such as live image display, exposure settings, white balance, dark image subtraction, stacking, timelapse recording and much more can be configured individually. This very sophisticated software makes your entry into astrophotography really easy. With the automatic settings you can produce absolutely presentable results without any previous knowledge. As soon as you feel confident, simply switch off the automatic settings and gradually explore the software's more individual professional settings. The new EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Deep Sky camera has a highly sensitive and very low-noise SONY EXMOR IMX-571 APS-C CMOS Sensor, which can be cooled down to 40 °C below ambient temperature by the two-stage thermoelectric cooling. In contrast to normal DSLR cameras, this guarantees much lower noise and fewer hot pixels in your shots. The images are not only much sharper and more brilliant, but also contain more usable image information. Through the carefully automatically-controlled setting of the desired camera temperature, the it's easy to create of dark frames which can be re-used under similar shooting conditions - speeding up your processing considerably. The large-format CMOS sensor with 28.3 mm diagonal also allows large image fields and simplifies the adjustment and centering of objects considerably. The secret to the high light sensitivity of this camera is SONY's new back illuminated EXMOR CMOS sensor. It increases the quantum efficiency to up to 80 % at 533 nm, which leads to an extremely high sensitivity and subsequently particularly bright and high-contrast photos.The camera has a built-in USB hub with 2 x USB 2.0 ports at the rear. Connect your additional autoguider camera or motor focus etc. via a short USB cable and reduce the risk of cable tangles and cable breaks. Separate cable connections between your accessories and your computer are no longer necessary. A sturdy hard case for the camera plus accessories is also included. IMPORTANT NOTES: Don't get confused by the megapixel data and the contrary price structure. In the field of astronomy, the key criterion is not the sensor resolution but the maximum light sensitivity. The main goal is to capture as much light as possible in a short time.DOWNLOAD latest camera software and drivers see download folder "Manuals" or here: https://www.touptek-astro.com/downloads Sample photos made by Lóránd Fényes in Hungary: https://fenyeslorand.hu/m31/https://fenyeslorand.hu/ic349_merope_nebula/https://fenyeslorand.hu/asztrofotok/Field of view for different focal lengths in arc minutes and degrees: 400 mm - 201´ x 135´  (3.4 x 2.3 degrees)500 mm - 161´ x 108´  (2.7 x 1.8 degrees)600 mm - 134´ x 90´  (2.2 x 1.5 degrees)700 mm - 115´ x 77´  (1.9 x 1.3 degrees)800 mm - 100´ x 67´  (1.7 x 1.1 degrees)900 mm -  89´ x 60´  (1.5 x 1.0 degrees)1000 mm - 80´ x 54´  (1.3 x 0.9 degrees)1250 mm - 64´ x 43´  (1.1 x 0.7 degrees)1500 mm - 53´ x 36´  (0.9 x 0.6 degrees)1750 mm - 46´ x 31´  (0.8 x 0.5 degrees)2000 mm - 40´ x 27´  (0.7 x 0.45 degrees)FEATURESCamera type: ASTRO Colour Camera 26.0MP ATR3CMOS16000KPA Data output: single pictures and video Image Sensor: SONY EXMOR IMX-571 CMOS Colour Sensor Adjustable resolution: 6224x4168 / 3104x2084 / 2064x1386 Adjustable binning: 1x1 / 2x2 / 3x3 Frame rate per second (FBS): 6.8 / 28 / 63 Physical sensor size in pixels: 6224 x 4168diaginal: 28.3 mmMegapixel: 26 MP Sensor size: 23.48 x 15.67 mm (APS-C format)Pixel size: 3.76 µm x 3.76 µm Bit depth: 8 Bit / 16 BitBackfocus: 17.5 mm  Shutter Type: rolling shutterInternal camera memory: 512MB DDR 3 RAMThermoelectric cooling with fan: yes, up to 40°C below ambient temperature Adjustable exposure times: 150µs to 60min Operating temperature: -10 to +50°C (30-80% RLH) Cable length USB 3.0: 150cm DC cable length power supply: 200cm CNC machined aluminium housing Camera diameter: 80mm; length: 102mm Camera weight: 0.53 kg Camera connection diameter: 2.0 inch ( 50.8mm) Camera connection thread: T2 (M42x0,75mm) Filter thread: Yes, 2.0 inch in receptacle Camera connection to PC: USB 3.0 Built-in USB hub with 2 x USB 2.0 ports Power supply: Power supply 12 Volt 3,0 Ampere included Software: EXPLORE Capture included Camera driver and ASCOM driver includedOperating system: WINDOWS 10 + 11 PC requirements: CPU Intel Core2 2.8Ghz or higher / 2 GB Ram / USB 3.0 WHAT'S INCLUDEDDeep Sky Astro Camera 26.0MP Telescope adapter T2 thread to 2.0" (50,8mm) USB 3.0 connection cable 150cm Power supply 230V/12V 3.0A Dust cap Software CD Hard case Instruction manual

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Vixen SXG Half Pillar for GP, AP & SX Mounts
For mounting a GP2, GPD2, SX or AP mount with 45mm base on the SXG or AP tripod. Prevents long telescopic tubes from hitting the mount. FEATURES Suitable for SX, SXD2, SXP, GP2, GPD2, SKYPOD, HF2 GPD and GP mounts with 45mm connectorHeight 207mm Diameter 130mmWeight 1,8 kg SCOPE OF DELIVERY Half PillarAdjustable pivot for GP2, GPD2, AP and SX mounts

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