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Features
- Declination body acting as part of counterweight
- Retractable counterweight bar
- STAR BOOK ONE dual-axis controller
Description
The SX2 equatorial mount offers simple and easy operation of your telescope with a newly developed STAR BOOK ONE dual-axis handheld controller. With Vixen's accurate micro-step motion control technology, the SX2 mount achieves highly stable and smooth rotations of the pulse motors. The SX2 mount is a good choice for starting the first step to serious celestial observing.
The massive motor units are placed in the lower part of the declination body so that the center of balance of the SX2 shifts below the intersection of the RA and Dec axes. This makes the lower portion of the declination body perform as a counterweight and allow the mount to work with less counterweight.
Durable stainless steel is used for the counterweight bar. It is moved back into the mount body for storage by loosing the bar lock lever. It is convenient for transporting the mount and for easy set up.
The SX2 mount comes with the STAR BOOK ONE controller featuring a variety of functions in a simple design. Designed for ease of use, the lightweight STAR BOOK ONE moves the SX2 mount on the X and Y dual axis (RA and Dec directions). Versatile tracking options are available in addition to sidereal and solar tracking rates. Backlash compensation, autoguider port and built-in red LED light are some of the useful functions of the STAR BOOK ONE.
Specs
Warranty
Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:
Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty
CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)
- We are happy to offer free shipping to all bordering states in the United States
- Shipping typically takes 2-5 business days and is sent directly from the manufacturer
- A tracking number will be provided when the manufacturer ships out the items. Please allow up to 5 business days to be provided with a tracking number
30-Day Return Policy: no postage, no restocking fee, no worries!
Astraeus Optics will cover shipping fees as well as any restocking fee that the manufacturer enforces.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Custom made items are not eligible for returns or refunds.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
You can request a refund by Contacting Us.
We will credit you for the total purchase price upon the receipt of your return. Products returned under this policy are eligible for a refund to the original method of payment.
Defective Product Returns
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at support@astraeusoptics.com
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at support@astraeusoptics.com