{"product_id":"vixen-sx2wl-cassegrain-telescope","title":"Vixen SX2WL VC200L Cassegrain Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis high-quality telescope set with its large 200mm Cassegrain mirror optics includes a flattner which is optimised for astrophotography. The telescope is manufactured in Japan and impresses with its excellent workmanship, sharpness and contrast performance. The advantage of this telescope lies in its short open design and its low weight. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be amazed when you use it to observe the surface of the moon with its craters or Saturn with its ring system. On a good night, many smaller details will be visible in the cloud bands on Jupiter, such as the large red spot on the planet. On moonless nights, you can observe the Andromeda Nebula, Orion Nebula, Eagle Nebula, Lagoon Nebula and many other interesting fainter objects. The brighter globular star clusters can be easily resolved into individual stars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope set \"Made in Japan\" simply leaves nothing to be desired. The large 60mm focuser also allows heavy cameras to be attached without tilting. Furthermore, the supplied diagonal mirror allows for comfortable observations and also has a T2 thread for connecting a DSLR camera directly. The carrying handle attached to the tube clamps ensures a secure grip when transporting the telescope. The sturdy metal tripod allows the telescope and mount to be mounted without vibration even in windy weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultra-modern SX2WL mount is simply operated via a Wi-Fi module with your smartphone or tablet.\u003cbr\u003eBy simply controlling the mount with your smartphone or tablet and using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, you can easily use sky navigation functions such as automatic GoTo panning for many celestial objects. By eliminating the conventional LCD display (STAR BOOK TEN), the power consumption on the mount is reduced by up to 20%, thus enabling longer astronomical observation and astrophotography.\u003cbr\u003eWhen you touch the desired celestial object on the star chart, it is automatically pointed into the telescope's field of view and tracking begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: An existing STAR BOOK TEN or ONE controller can also be used on this mount without any problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with the same precision stepper motors as the top model, the AXD mount, the SX2WL brings a new standard of performance and precision to the Vixen mount family.\u003cbr\u003eWith a photographic load capacity of 12kg, the axis cross of the mount is just 7kg light, making it ideal for mobile observations. In addition, the motors mounted in the lower part of the mount also serve as a counterweight and the mount therefore requires fewer weights for balancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SX2WL mount is simply operated via a Wifi module with a smartphone or tablet. For user-friendly control of the mount, the free STAR BOOK Wireless app is also available for download. As the power consumption of the conventional LCD screen (STAR BOOK TEN) is removed, the power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of the SX2 Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision stepper motors and micro-step motion control system\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the SX2 are the precision stepper motors, which offer better performance and response than previous models. The micro-step motion control system scores with powerful yet very smooth drive characteristics, which are present in both fine movements and fast pans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in bearings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-precision worm gears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-precision processing technologies eliminate worm gear errors. The running surfaces of the two worms and worm wheels are manufactured to be particularly smooth, enabling very precise tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeclination axis as counterweight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe massive motor units are installed in the lower part of the declination axis so that the center of gravity of the SX2WL is below the intersection point of the RA and DEC axes. This means you need fewer additional counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatitude adjustment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable in +\/- 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wireless module in detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \"STAR BOOK Wireless\" smartphone app transforms 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced power consumption compared to conventional controllers with LCD monitor\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN control unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe STAR BOOK Wireless app has a similar structure to the STAR BOOK TEN control system. 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.\u003cbr\u003eAll the popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConvenient operation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive astronomical data included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-precision alignment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy aligning the mount to one or two stars, you can already achieve fairly precise positioning of the mount. By aligning 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 the field of view of your telescope. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual setting options.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with the STAR BOOK TEN controller, the app offers various individual settings, such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red,\u003cbr\u003eautoguider, variable GoTo speed and LED brightness. You can also set the timing of the reversal of the objective tube (meridian flip) as required.\u003cbr\u003eEven if the object moves to the south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from reversing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant information: Cannot be used on old SX mounts with the old blue star book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical information\u003cbr\u003eCPU with 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz\u003cbr\u003eThe unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as is the STAR BOOK TEN.\u003cbr\u003eIt has a 6-pin, 6-wire modular connector for external autoguider operation.\u003cbr\u003eSupported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b\/g\/n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVC200L Telescope:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographically optimized system with built-in field flattener lens (Flattener)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevolutionary coating technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh light-gathering capacity (816x)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200mm aperture and 1800mm focal length (f\/9)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution\/Limit magnitude: 0.58\/13.3 mag\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional reducer available\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfocus without reducer: 142.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfocus with reducer: 63.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.9kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSX2WL Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRA Gear rim: 180 teeth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDEC gear rim: 180 teeth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing: Carbon steel \/ Decl. 35 mm, RA 40 mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine height adjustment: 0° to 70°, (fine adjustment +\/- 15°, height)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight rod: 20mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzimuth adjustment: Fine worm adjustment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: DC12 V; 0.4~1.7 A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum load: 12kg, photographic, without counterweight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight: 1x 1.9 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTripod connection: 45mm spigot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 36cm (H) x 12cm (W) x 36cm (L)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7 kg, without counterweight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating system: Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: D-SUB 9PIN plug\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguider input ST4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption SXD2WL+Wireless unit: DC12V \/ 0.3-2.0 A (load 10 kg), 0.4-2.2 A (load 15 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSX2WL mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWireless unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCounterweight: 1.9 kg (2pcs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eMounting tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCigarette lighter cable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eVC200L Cassegrain telescope\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlip mirror\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 eyepieces: SLV 20 mm and SLV 9 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eDovetail mount\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e7x50 finder scope \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSXG aluminum tripod\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Vixen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56721053811023,"sku":"X025024","price":5198.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/files\/Vixen-SX2WL-VC200L-Telescope_7.jpg?v=1767099999","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/en-hr\/products\/vixen-sx2wl-cassegrain-telescope","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}