{"product_id":"vixen-ajx-german-equatorial-mount","title":"Vixen AXJ German Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a complement to the AXD2 equatorial mount, the AXJ mount offers outstanding durability and precision and is the perfect mount for Professional Astronomers and Astrophotographers looking for a high payload, extremely accurate mount drive.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodic errors on mounts are usually measured and corrected by the user. Unlike the old StarBook controller, the StarBook 10 controller saves these errors permanently. The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory (total of 12 points per 30 degrees worm gear) and corrected before delivery. This is known as V-PEC and functions automatically as soon as you use the mount. It delivers an accuracy of +\/- 4.0 arc seconds. You can increase the tracking accuracy further by saving your own recorded periodic errors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVixen uses a new belt-drive system in the AXJ mount and the gear drive was replaced with a toothed belt. This gives the mount a quicker reaction time and lower backlash and also helps to minimize noise. The 6x20 polar finder scope is pre-installed into the mount. This allows the user to configure the polar alignment (for both the northern and southern hemispheres). The polar finder scope has a variable illuminated reticle with an automatic power-off function. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels so that the user can configure the desired brightness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mount has 2 bearing sets (4 pieces) which are used for the shaft of the RA axis. Thanks to the newly developed EQ design, the AXJ mount has a higher load capacity of 22 kg. As the motors, worm shaft and worm gear are located in the lower part of the mount, fewer counterweights are required than with conventional mounts and with some smaller OTA's no counterweight at all is required.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe StarBook 10 controller:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe StarBook 10 system contains more than 272,000 celestial objects, including 260,000 stars from the SAO catalogue, 109 Messier objects, 7840 NGC objects and 5380 IC objects, as well the soon, moon and planets. Objects can be accessed by name, and information such as images and data can be defined separately.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Type: German Equatorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Payload: 27kg (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e22kg Astrophotography)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy of +\/-4.0 arc seconds with V-PEC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV-PEC (Vixen-Permanent Periodic Error Correction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive system (prevents backlash and minimizes noise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar alignment (variable fork fix type)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar finder with reference star alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarBook 10 controller with autoguider input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetractable counterweight bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Mount Weight: 17.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhats included:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAXJ mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarbook Ten controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 counterweights (3.7 kg and 1.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Tripod not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the AXJ Mount Manual \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/files\/Vixen_AXJ_Mount_Manual.pdf?v=1632518476\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vixen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40762813448387,"sku":"X000116","price":7372.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1924\/6275\/products\/VixenAXJGermanEquatorialount_1.jpg?v=1632519933","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonastronomy.ie\/en-lu\/products\/vixen-ajx-german-equatorial-mount","provider":"Horizon Astronomy • Telescope Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}