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Appendix A – Advanced VX Mount Technical Specifications
Payload Capacity (excluding counterweight) 30 Pounds
Optical Mounting System Standard Vixen-style “V” dovetail bar
Computerized Hand Control
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Database
40,000+ objects, 100 user-defined programmable objects.
Enhanced information on over 200 objects
Slew Speeds .INESLEWSPEEDSDEGSECMAXIMUM
Tracking Modes EQ North, EQ South, Off
Tracking Rates 3IDEREAL,UNAR3OLAR
Alignment Procedures
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Solar System Align
Motor Type ,OWCOG$#SERVOMOTORSWITHENCODERSONBOTHAXES
Power Requirements 12V DC 3.5A (tip positive)
,ATITUDE2ANGE 7 degrees to 77 degrees
PEC Yes, Permanently Programmable
GPS Optional SkySync GPS Accessory
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Internal Real-Time Clock Yes
Available Ports
2x AUX ports, Autoguider port, RS-232 port
(on hand control)
Setting Circles No
Polar Axis Scope Optional
#OUNTERWEIGHT3HAFT,ENGTH 12”
Counterweight Shaft Diameter 0.75”
Tripod Adjustable, Stainless Steel
4RIPOD,EG$IAMETER 2.0”
Height Range of Mount 44” to 64”
Weight of Tripod 18 lbs
Weight of EQ Head 17 lbs
Weight of Counterweight 1x 12 lbs
4OTAL4ELESCOPE+IT7EIGHT 47 lbs