Vixen's new Advanced Polaris (AP) Equatorial Mount adapts to your observing needs. Ideally suited for both beginners and experienced observers who want a simple Grab and Go Equatorial Mount. This easy to use, versatile telescope mount is designed with several modules that are joined together to produce the highly portable Advanced Polaris mount.
The Advanced Polaris Telescope Mount has slow motion RA and DEC controls for manual control. With the friction control system the mount can be quickly moved to your target object. This Advanced Polaris mount can be upgraded to the Advanced Polaris M Mount that employs the RA Motor module, complete with the STAR BOOK ONE hand controlelr, making it is easy to track celestial objects. Upgrade further and add the DEC Motor Module. Specifications
AP Mount
RA Slow Motion/DEC Slow Motion:Worm and Wheel Gears with 140 Tooth whole circle micro-movement
RA Axis:59mm diameter, aluminum alloy
DEC Axis:59mm diameter, aluminum alloy
Azimuth Adjustment:Twin screw knobs About 1.4° per rotation
Altitude Adjustment:Latitude between 0° ~ 65°,with a tangent screw bolts about 1.9° per rotation
Number of Bearings:7 Pieces- Ball Bearings
Counterweight Bar:20mm Diameter Steel
Counterweight:1.0 Kg
Optional:Drive Motor
Optional:Pulse Motor RA
Tracking/Slewing:Manual Operation
External Power Supply:Unnecessary
Loading Capacity:About 13.2 lbs excluding counterweight