Vixen SXD2WL Equatorial GoTo Mount with Wifi
High-precision Vixen SXD2WL EQ GoTo mount with Wifi module for control via smartphone or tablet - Made in Japan.
- SXD2WL equatorial GoTo mount with Wifi module
- Easy control via smartphone or tablet
- Convenient GoTo slewing by tapping the display
- Photographic load capacity of up to 15 kg possible
- Only 9.2 kg, lightweight and therefore very portable
- Large worm gears with 180 teeth each and 72 mm worms
- Free STAR BOOK Wireless app with star chart application
- Object database with Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, sun, moon, planets, comets
- Database with up to 259,000 celestial objects depending on map settings
Product number:
X025031
EAN:
4955295250318
WEEE-Reg.-Nr.:
DE 34323861
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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
Product information "Vixen SXD2WL Equatorial GoTo Mount with Wifi "
Vixen has developed a new generation of SX mounts for demanding observers and astrophotographers.
The SXD2WL mount is simply operated via a Wifi module with a smartphone or tablet. By controlling the mount with your smartphone using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, you can easily use sky navigation functions such as automatic GoTo panning of celestial objects via your smartphone or tablet. By eliminating the power consumption of the conventional LCD (STAR BOOK TEN), the power consumption on the mount is reduced by up to 20%, thus enabling longer astronomical observation and astrophotography.
When the desired celestial object is selected from a list, it is automatically panned into the telescope's field of view and tracking begins.
An existing STAR BOOK TEN controller can also be used on this mount without any problems. Equipped with the same precision stepper motors as the top model, the AXD mount, the SXD2WL brings a new standard of performance and precision to the Vixen mount family.
With a photographic load capacity of 15 kg, the axis cross of the mount weighs just 9.2 kg making it ideal for mobile observations.
In addition, the motors mounted in the lower part of the mount also serve as a counterweight, so the mount requires fewer weights for balancing.
The SXD2 mount in detail
Precision stepper motors and micro-step motion control system
At the heart of the SXD2 are the precision stepper motors, which offer better performance and response than previous models. The micro-step motion control system offers powerful and yet very smooth drive characteristics, which are given both in fine movements and in fast pans. Built-in bearings The bearings of the RA and DEC axes and the worm shafts have been significantly improved to reduce the load on the motors. As a result, the motors move much more smoothly than in previous models.
High-precision worm gears High-precision processing technologies eliminate worm gear errors.
The edges of the two worms and worm wheels are particularly smooth, enabling very precise tracking. Declination axis as counterweight The solid motor units are installed in the lower part of the declination axis so that the center of gravity of the SXD2 is below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This means you need fewer additional counterweights.
Latitude setting The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, medium and low latitudes); latitude scale in 2-degree increments; fine adjustment with a tangent screw head, approx. 0.8 degrees per turn.
Built-in PFL-II polar finder with illumination
The built-in 5x20mm polar finder with 10° field of view has a 3-star alignment system. This eliminates the inconvenience of setting the date and original time. The illuminated reticle with variable brightness and automatic switch-off is adjustable in 8 levels and illuminated in red. The adjustment accuracy is 3 arc minutes.
The wireless module in detail
The Vixen Wifi adapter for EQ mounts allows you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet. With the smartphone app STAR BOOK Wireless (free of charge) you can navigate the sky without any cables. The app turns your smartphone or tablet into a control unit for the equatorial mount in no time at all. The response delay of the mount, which is considered the biggest disadvantage of wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to wired connections.
Reduced power consumption compared to conventional controllers with LCD monitor
The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing longer observations than with conventional wired controllers such as the STAR BOOK TEN.
Operation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller.
The STAR BOOK Wireless app has a similar structure to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. Depending on the star map setting, it contains up to 259,000 celestial objects. Tap on a celestial object in the object list and start the GoTo. The mount will now automatically move to this target and bring it into the telescope's field of view. All the popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained
Convenient operation
When looking through the telescope operate the mount by swiping on the app's star chart. As there are no buttons, simply slide your finger over the star chart to operate the mount conveniently.
Extensive astronomical data included
In addition to data on easily observable celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects and IC objects, this also includes the sun, moon, planets, comets and dwarf planets.
High-precision alignment
By aligning the mount to one or two stars, you can already achieve fairly precise positioning. By aligning the mount to three or more stars, you can achieve high-precision alignment of the mount for high magnifications. The objects are then approached precisely and centrally in your telescope's field of view. The alignment information is saved and can be retained even when the device is switched off. By leaving the telescope in its current state after completing an observation without moving it, you can start the automatic installation with the same settings for the next observation.
Individual setting options
As with the STAR BOOK TEN control unit, the app offers various individual settings, such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red, autoguider and variable GoTo speed and LED brightness. You can also set the timing of the reversal of the objective tube (meridian flip) as desired. Even if the object moves to the south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from reversing.
Important note: Cannot be used on old SX mounts with the old blue Star Book!
Technical information about the Wifi module: CPU with 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as with the STAR BOOK TEN. It has a 6-pin 6-wire modular plug for external autoguider operation. Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n.
FEATURES
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The SXD2WL mount is simply operated via a Wifi module with a smartphone or tablet. By controlling the mount with your smartphone using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, you can easily use sky navigation functions such as automatic GoTo panning of celestial objects via your smartphone or tablet. By eliminating the power consumption of the conventional LCD (STAR BOOK TEN), the power consumption on the mount is reduced by up to 20%, thus enabling longer astronomical observation and astrophotography.
When the desired celestial object is selected from a list, it is automatically panned into the telescope's field of view and tracking begins.
An existing STAR BOOK TEN controller can also be used on this mount without any problems. Equipped with the same precision stepper motors as the top model, the AXD mount, the SXD2WL brings a new standard of performance and precision to the Vixen mount family.
With a photographic load capacity of 15 kg, the axis cross of the mount weighs just 9.2 kg making it ideal for mobile observations.
In addition, the motors mounted in the lower part of the mount also serve as a counterweight, so the mount requires fewer weights for balancing.
The SXD2 mount in detail
Precision stepper motors and micro-step motion control system
At the heart of the SXD2 are the precision stepper motors, which offer better performance and response than previous models. The micro-step motion control system offers powerful and yet very smooth drive characteristics, which are given both in fine movements and in fast pans. Built-in bearings The bearings of the RA and DEC axes and the worm shafts have been significantly improved to reduce the load on the motors. As a result, the motors move much more smoothly than in previous models.
High-precision worm gears High-precision processing technologies eliminate worm gear errors.
The edges of the two worms and worm wheels are particularly smooth, enabling very precise tracking. Declination axis as counterweight The solid motor units are installed in the lower part of the declination axis so that the center of gravity of the SXD2 is below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This means you need fewer additional counterweights.
Latitude setting The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, medium and low latitudes); latitude scale in 2-degree increments; fine adjustment with a tangent screw head, approx. 0.8 degrees per turn.
Built-in PFL-II polar finder with illumination
The built-in 5x20mm polar finder with 10° field of view has a 3-star alignment system. This eliminates the inconvenience of setting the date and original time. The illuminated reticle with variable brightness and automatic switch-off is adjustable in 8 levels and illuminated in red. The adjustment accuracy is 3 arc minutes.
The wireless module in detail
The Vixen Wifi adapter for EQ mounts allows you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet. With the smartphone app STAR BOOK Wireless (free of charge) you can navigate the sky without any cables. The app turns your smartphone or tablet into a control unit for the equatorial mount in no time at all. The response delay of the mount, which is considered the biggest disadvantage of wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to wired connections.
Reduced power consumption compared to conventional controllers with LCD monitor
The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing longer observations than with conventional wired controllers such as the STAR BOOK TEN.
Operation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller.
The STAR BOOK Wireless app has a similar structure to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. Depending on the star map setting, it contains up to 259,000 celestial objects. Tap on a celestial object in the object list and start the GoTo. The mount will now automatically move to this target and bring it into the telescope's field of view. All the popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained
Convenient operation
When looking through the telescope operate the mount by swiping on the app's star chart. As there are no buttons, simply slide your finger over the star chart to operate the mount conveniently.
Extensive astronomical data included
In addition to data on easily observable celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects and IC objects, this also includes the sun, moon, planets, comets and dwarf planets.
High-precision alignment
By aligning the mount to one or two stars, you can already achieve fairly precise positioning. By aligning the mount to three or more stars, you can achieve high-precision alignment of the mount for high magnifications. The objects are then approached precisely and centrally in your telescope's field of view. The alignment information is saved and can be retained even when the device is switched off. By leaving the telescope in its current state after completing an observation without moving it, you can start the automatic installation with the same settings for the next observation.
Individual setting options
As with the STAR BOOK TEN control unit, the app offers various individual settings, such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red, autoguider and variable GoTo speed and LED brightness. You can also set the timing of the reversal of the objective tube (meridian flip) as desired. Even if the object moves to the south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from reversing.
Important note: Cannot be used on old SX mounts with the old blue Star Book!
Technical information about the Wifi module: CPU with 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as with the STAR BOOK TEN. It has a 6-pin 6-wire modular plug for external autoguider operation. Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n.
FEATURES
- RA sprocket: 180 teeth
- DEC sprocket: 180 teeth
- Shaft material and diameter: Carbon steel / Decl. 35 mm, RA 40 mm thickness
- Polar finder scope: 6x20 mm, PFL-II polar finder
- Fine height adjustment: 0° to 70°, (fine adjustment +/- 15°, height)
- Backsight rod: 20 mm diameter
- Azimuth adjustment: worm fine adjustment
- Power supply: DC12 V; 0.4~1.7 A
- Maximum load: 15 kg, photographic, without counterweight
- Counterweight: 1x 1.9 kg and 1x 3.7 kg
- Tripod connection: 45 mm spigot
- Dimensions: 36 cm (H) x 12 cm (W) x 36 cm (L) Weight: 8.8 kg (19.4 lb), without counterweight
- 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz
- Operating system: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher
- Connection: D-SUB 9PIN connector
- Autoguider input ST4
- Power consumption SXD2WL+Wireless unit: DC12V / 0.3-2.0 A (load 10 kg), 0.4-2.2 A (load 15 kg)
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- SXD2WL EQ mount
- Wireless unit
- 2 counterweights: 1.9 kg and 3.7 kg
- Mounting tools
- Pole finder PFL-II
- Cigarette lighter cable
| Autoguiding: | ASCOM / INDI Drivers |
|---|---|
| Colour: | white |
| Counterweight (kg): | 5.6 |
| Counterweight rod diameter (mm): | 20 |
| Encoder: | No |
| Fine azimuth adjustment (°): | 70 |
| GPS: | No |
| Goto: | Yes |
| Latitude adjustment (°): | 0-70 |
| Material: | Aluminium , Steel |
| Maximum load capacity (kg): | 15 |
| Maximum motor speed (°/s): | 1000 |
| Mount Type [Telescopes]: | German/Equatorial Mount with GoTo |
| Net weight (without access.) (g): | 8800 |
| PEC correction: | Yes |
| Polefinder scope: | as standard; illuminated |
| Smartphone app: | Yes |
| Total height (mm): | 120 |
| Total length (mm): | 360 |
| Total width (mm): | 360 |
| Type of motors: | stepper motors |
| Voltage (V): | 12 |
| Worm wheel diameter DEC (mm): | 72 |
| Worm wheel diameter RA (mm): | 72 |
| Worm wheel material: | Brass |
| Worm wheel teeth DEC (piece): | 180 |
| Worm wheel teeth RA (pcs): | 180 |
Product and safety instructions
Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede
Contact:
www.bresser.de
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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Built-in correction lens in front of the secondary mirror
Backfocus without Reducer: 149,4 mmBackfocus with Reducer: 63,5 mmTotal weight: 12.1 kg
WHAT’S INCLUDED
VMC 260 telescope/lens barrel
Carry handle
VIXEN standard dovetail barFinder Bracket ShoeEA60 mm to 50.8 mm SX
Available
Vixen SXG-HAL130 Aluminum Tripod for GP, SX & AP Mounts
£258.00*
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
Available
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Vixen AXD-P85 DX Observatory column for AXD mount
£1,776.00*
Stable observatory column for AXD and AXD2 mount.
The column is also suitable for the AXJ mount with an additional adapter.
FEATURES
Stable column for AXD mount
Designed for observatories
Minimal vibrations
Column dimensions: 139.8 mm Ø x 881.5 mm long
Thickness: 3.8 mm
Cross-shaped feet: 450 mm radius
Weight: 24.5 kg
DELIVERY CONTENT
AXD-P85 DX observatory column
Screws
Mounting tool
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Vixen SD Flattener HD Kit
£280.00*
High quality SD field flattener HD kit for the Vixen ED and SD refractor telescopesWith this image field plane you get razor-sharp star images up to the edge of the field of view.The flattener illuminates a 44 mm image circle and is therefore also suitable for full format cameras.The same anti-reflection AS coating that is also used for Vixen's high-end astrograph VSD 100 f / 3.8 enables a high light transmission of 99.9 percent per lens surface. Loss of light, ghosting and stray light images are almost completely eliminated by the completely matt interior coating.Can be used on the SD81S, SD103S and SD 115S, as well as the predecessor ED seriesAlso requires the Wide Photo Adapter and a T2 ringWeight 218 g
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AXD2 Mount with VMC260L
£15,535.00*
AXD2 GoTo mount with VMC260L telescope set The AXD2 mount comes with the new STARBOOK TEN controller and the PFL polar viewfinder, which allows you to configure the mount quickly and easily via reference stars.This telescope set has everything that you need for hobby astronomy.It includes a telescope, a mount with automatic tracking and a sturdy tripod. Featuring the STARBOOK TEN control system, the telescope locates celestial objects automatically so that you don't need to search for them manually.Even if you're not an expert, you can still give your friends an exciting tour through the night sky!The AXD2 mount in detail:Robust construction and lightweight housing with 30 kg load capacity (photographic)The A7075 superalloy, the strongest aluminium alloy, is used for the R.A. and DEC axes. The stability of the A7075 superalloy is stronger than titanium, which is known for its strength as a lightweight material. Its thickness is 38% less than titanium. Using the A7075 superalloy for the axes ensures that the AXD mount is both lightweight and stable.21 bearingsThe rotating parts of the AXD mount have a total of 21 bearings. These ensure uniform motion in order to swivel the telescope and track objects.Stepper motorsVixen uses precise stepper motors for the mount in order to ensure optimal performance. The motors are controlled via a micro-step motion control system, which eliminates the disadvantage of stepper motors with large steps. The system generates 400 impulses per second at a high speed. This results in very quiet scanning with no vibrations. The stepper motors on the AXD mount have sufficient torques. This is most significant when working at high magnifications and photographing with a CCD camera with small pixel sizes.Worm gearsThe sizes of the worm gears were increased in the latest Atlux version. The AXD mount has 270 teeth in the R.A. axis and 216 teeth in the DC axis. Both axes are 50 mm in diameter. This ensures that the mount operates with precision and stability.Low backlashThe Vixen micro-step motion control system ensures that the stepper motors run uniformly at low and high speeds. This eliminates the need for reduction gears in the motor and therefore reduces the backlash in the gears.Elegant designThe flat sides of the mount were designed based on previous generations of the New Atlux range. The white and silver housing provides a modern and elegant exterior with high functionality.The AXD is the flagship model in the Vixen mount range.Original motor layoutThe solid R.A. and DEC motor units are arranged in the lower part of the mount. This means that they automatically act as a counterweight. As a result, you require far fewer weights on the counterweight bar. On small devices, no counterweight is required. The counterweight bar can be slid fully into the housing.Polar finder scopeThe AXD mount is equipped with a 6x20 polar finder as standard. The polar finder features an integrated scale, which provides a quick and easy way to polar align the telescope in the northern hemisphere.For observations in southern latitudes, the polar finder features an image of the Octans constellation, which can be aligned with the night sky.VPEC periodic error correctionPeriodic errors on mounts are usually measured and corrected by the user. Unlike the old StarBook controller, the STAR BOOK TEN controller saves these errors permanently. The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory and corrected before delivery. This is known as VPEC and functions automatically as soon as you use the mount.It delivers an accuracy of +/- 2.8 arc seconds. You can increase the tracking accuracy further by saving your own recorded periodic errors.The VMC 260 telescope in detailThe optics of the VMC260L are significantly better than the traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Despite its high 3000 mm focal length, it is just 650 mm long.Featuring a large 260 mm aperture, the telescope collects large amounts of light for serious professional observations and photography of the planets and countless deep-sky objects.Thanks to the dielectric mirrors, the VMV260L guarantees razor-sharp images and maximum brightness. The open lens barrels cool the telescope quicker than conventional closed Cassegrain systems.The telescope can be used with an optional 0.62x focal reducer to reduce the aperture ratio to 1:7.1. This shortens the exposure times and allows you to photograph large objects. The telescope comes with a standard dovetail bar and a carry handle that doubles up as a camera holder for night sky photography. FEATURESAXD2 GoTo mount with VMC260L telescopeProfessional telescope kit with TR102 tripodMount with 30 kg load capacity (photographic)Modern STARBOOK TEN controller with autoguider inputMore than 270,000 pre-installed celestial objectsIlluminated polar finder with direct star alignmentProfessional Maksutov-Cassegrain with 260 mm apertureSturdy, vibration-resistant tripodTotal weight: 55.9 kgDELIVERY CONTENT
VMC260L telescopeAXD-TR102 tripod
2 counterweights (1.5 kg and 7.0 kg)
7x50 finder scope
Folding mirror
Carry handle
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