{"product_id":"like-new-vixen-sxd2-eq-mount-w-asg-cb90-tripod-and-starbook-one-controller","title":"Like New Vixen SXD2 EQ mount w\/ASG-CB90 tripod and Starbook One controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Vixen SXD2 EQ mount in pristine, like new condition.  Although this unit is about 10-15 years old, there isn't a mark anywhere on it.  We have tested it, and of course it works perfectly with the included Starbook One controller.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis mount is from the estate of Thomas Shea, user name \"teashea\" on Cloudy Nights.  Mr. Shea was known there for his extensive collection of more than a dozen Taks, all on Vixen mounts.  We've received ten each of his scopes and mounts, all in equally brand new, perfect, pristine condition:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/964699d7-3b14-4885-b99f-920991256842.jpg?v=1774128846\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's his photo of his telescope room, showing most of them:  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/tsheataks.jpg?v=1774120040\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe explained his lack of use of all of his scopes there:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I am much more a \u003cstrong\u003etelescope collector\u003c\/strong\u003e than a telescope user. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs with all my Takahashi telescopes, this system has been used for \u003cstrong\u003eless than two hours\u003c\/strong\u003e - to test it when I first purchased it. Since then it has been sitting in my dedicated telescope room, with \u003cstrong\u003eHEPA air filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything we've seen and know about his scopes and mounts proves this to be absolutely true.  This one is no different from a brand new mount.  This is a nice savings off of the new one, so get it while it's still here!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVixen SXD2 EQ mount (a $1750 value) on a Vixen ASG-CB90 tripod (a $550 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarbook One controller (a $300 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCounterweights:  1 8lbs. 2 ozs. + 1 4 lbs. 2 ozs. = 12 lbs. 6 ozs. total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Vixen manuals for SXD2 mount head, Starbook One, polar scope, and ASG-CB90 tripod, \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is $2600 worth of gear for just $1200!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mount is on display on our showroom floor.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe mount\/tripod will ship in a padded tripod bag; we \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehave obtained suitable shipping boxes for this, and can ship it to you for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e$99 shipping charge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVixen SXD2 mount\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailMainInfo_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"detailMainInfo_description\"\u003eThe SXD2 equatorial mount is a high precision, sturdy mount. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailFreeInfo-01\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo_pane detailSubInfo_visible\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"detailSubInfo_head\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detailSubInfo_text\"\u003eVixen Telescope SXD2 Mount Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo_stepTable\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePulse motors and micro-step motion control system.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the SXD2 is the precision pulse motors. These highly responsive motors use a micro-step motion control system to deliver powerful yet silky smooth drive controls in both fine motion and quick slewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSmooth R.A and Dec motion.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearings are used in the R.A and Dec axies and the rotating shafts of the worm gears. This reduces the load on the motors and ensures smooth rotation. No reduction gears on the motor shaft eliminates the presence of backlash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCross over meridian function.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe function of \"cross over meridian\" allows you to change a timing of the reverse motion of the optical tube when your target celestial object is approaching to the culmination.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSXD2 equatorial mount \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR.A. slow motion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, 72mm in diameter, mode of brass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDEC slow motion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorm and wheel gears with 180-tooth whole circle micro movement, 72mm in diameter, mode of brass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorm shaft gear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9mm in diameter, made of brass\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eR.A. axis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e40mm in diameter, made of carbon steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDEC axis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e35mm in diameter, made of carbon steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCounterweight bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e20mm in diameter, retractable, made of stainless steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of bearings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9 pieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePolar axis scope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Preinstalled) 6×20mm, Field of view 8 degrees, 3-star alignment system, Variable illuminated reticle with auto turn-off, Brightness adjustable in 8 steps, Dark field illumination, Setting accuracy within 3 arc minutes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAltitude adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLatitude adjustable between 0 degree and 70 degrees (divided in 3 zones and adjustable +\/- 15 degrees per zone, for high, middle and low latitudes), latitude scale in 2 degrees increments, Fine adjustments with a tangent screw knob about 0.8 degrees per rotation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAzimuth adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFine adjustments with twin screw knobs about 1.2 degrees per rotation, adjustable range about +\/- 7degrees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMotor drive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePulse motors with micro-step motion control (250 pps)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhotographic loading weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e15kg \/ 33 lb (Maximum torque load : 375kg -cm at a point of 25cm from the place where th RA and DEC axes cross.)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePower port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDC 12V EIAJ RC5320A Class4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePower supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCigarette-lighter plug cord (center plus polarity) (not included)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorking voltage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDC 12V\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElectricity consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e0.45A to 2.5A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSize\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e360mm × 343mm × 128mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e9.2Kg \/ 20.3 lb (without counterweight)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCounterweights\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1.9Kg × 2\/ 4.2 lb × 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntuitive STAR BOOK ONE controller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe SX2 mount includes the STAR BOOK ONE controller, known for its user-friendly interface. This lightweight powerhouse enables precise movement along the X and Y axes (RA and Dec directions). Explore versatile tracking options, including sidereal and solar rates, as well as features like backlash compensation, autoguider port, and a built-in red LED light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ttl-cmn-03\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ttl-txt\"\u003eVixen Telescope ASG-CB90 Carbon Tripod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailMainInfo_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"detailMainInfo_head\"\u003eThe ASG-CB90 carbon tripod designed for use for astronomical telescopes.  A lightweight and durable carbon tripod is best suited for the AXJ equatorial mount. It combines great portability with rigidness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailFreeInfo-01\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo_pane detailSubInfo_visible\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"detailSubInfo_head\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"detailSubInfo_text\"\u003eVixen Telescope ASG-CB90 Carbon Tripod Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo_stepTable\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA lightweight carbon tripod with high durability.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/global.vixen.co.jp\/en\/vixen_cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/product\/iteminfo\/25164_3\/img1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASG-CB90 is a compact and lightweight tripod designed primarily for using with an AXJ mount. Both high degree of durability and lightweightness were required for the ASG-CB90 tripod in order to make the most use of portability of the AXJ mount. Based on experience at developping our lightweight APP-TL130 tripod, strong and lightweight pipe legs made of carbon fiber have been adopted. Also, every movable part on the legs and the tripod head have been reviewed throughoutly for achieving a highly stable tripod for serious celestial observer with the AXJ mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatible with SX series and AP series of equatorial mounts.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/global.vixen.co.jp\/en\/vixen_cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/product\/iteminfo\/25164_3\/img2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ASG-CB90 tripod is compatible with SX series of equatorial mounts, AP series of equatorial mounts, HF fork mount, PORTA II alt-azimuth mout and the SXG half pillar. It is available for the GP2 and GPD2 mounts also if they have a 45mm mount base for the standard Vixen tripod head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeg extension twist locks.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/global.vixen.co.jp\/en\/vixen_cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/product\/iteminfo\/25164_3\/img3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-section tripod legs can be locked tightly or loosen quickly by turning the twist locks in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA scale marked in centimeters on the tripod legs.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/global.vixen.co.jp\/en\/vixen_cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/product\/iteminfo\/25164_3\/img4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale of 2.5cm increments marked on the tripod leg allows for confirming height and level of the tripod easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo_section_head\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detailSubInfo_specTable\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASG-CB90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLeg type, material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTwo-section carbon fiber legs (extendable by one touch)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdjustable length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003efrom 545mm to 900mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdjustable height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003efrom 510mm to 815mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePipe leg diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUpper section: 36mm, Lower section: 32mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSetup space\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003efrom 340mm to 520mm in radius\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3.4kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUsable with\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAXJ, SX series, AP series, GP, GPD* series of equatorial mounts, SXG half pillar, HF2 fork mount, PORTA II altazimuth mount.\u003cbr\u003e*Available for the GP and GPD2 mounts with the mounting base of 45mm in diameter only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vixen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47876470767875,"sku":"U2603-JH-SXD2-ASG","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/09a96fb1-0649-4500-8e13-905552c1576a.jpg?v=1774476505","url":"https:\/\/milehighastro.com\/products\/like-new-vixen-sxd2-eq-mount-w-asg-cb90-tripod-and-starbook-one-controller","provider":"Mile High Astronomy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}