{"product_id":"like-new-vixen-sxd2-eq-mount-w-sxg-hal130-tripod-sxg-half-pillar-starbook-one-controller","title":"Like New Vixen SXD2 EQ mount w\/SXG-HAL130 tripod, SXG Half Pillar + 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.  It also includes a brand new SXG Half Pillar, still in its original bubble wrap, which has never been used.  \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 SXG-HAL130 tripod (a $225 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarbook One controller (a $300 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSXG Half pillar in original bubble wrap (a $160 value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCounterweights:  1.9Kg\/4.2 lb. × 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Vixen manuals for SXD2 mount head, polar scope, and SXG-HAL130 tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is over $2400 worth of gear for just $1100!\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group_fDXOr6EpR9\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-title\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-title\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; display: inline !important;\"\u003eVixen SXG-HAL130 Aluminum Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRobust and stable aluminum tripod for Vixen mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and transportable with sturdy design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor all Vixen mounts with a 45 mm connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight adjustable from 70 - 117.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable aluminum profile ensures minimal vibrations during observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis robust aluminum tripod with a 45 mm Vixen standard connection is guaranteed to impress. Weighing just 3.1 kg, it is very easy to transport. It also offers outstanding stability for your Vixen mount. The aluminum profile ensures that vibrations are kept to a minimum when you are observing with your telescope.\u003c\/p\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\u003cdiv class=\"detailMainInfo_text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"detailMainInfo_head\"\u003eVixen Half Pillar for SXG-HAL130 Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"detailMainInfo_description\"\u003eUsable with the SX2, SXD2, SXP, GP2 or GPD2 equatorial mounts. It can prevent the telescope tube hitting on a tripod leg and minimize blind spots. ※An optional adapter is needed additionally if used with GPD2 with the former 60mm mounting base.\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\u003csection class=\"detailSubInfo_section\"\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\u003eSXG Half Pillar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e207mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDiameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e130mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1.8kg \/ 3.96lb\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the tripod for the following Vixen mounts with a 45 mm connection: Porta II, GP2, GPD2, SX, SX2, SXD2, SXP, SXP2, AP, APZ, HF2, AXJ. 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