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SXD Mount
Product No.2503-01
The New-Generation Equatorial Mount “SX” has evolved to a mobile type
The loading weight of 15 kg has been produced by improving the material for a better performance, placing the bearing at every point, and implementing an accurate processing in every step from cutting to fabrication.
It is recommended for the people who wish to enjoy the “deep sky” for any field from observation to photography.
Features of SXD Equatorial Mounts
1. SX Equatorial Mount Upgraded Model
SXD equatorial mounts are equipped with all the features included in SX equatorial mounts. Additionally, polar axis scopes are provided as a standard attachment for SXD equatorial mounts.
2. Built-in Bearings
Bearings are built in along the R.A. and Decl. axes. The motor loading was greatly reduced by applying bearings on the worm screws, thus a smooth movement was produced.
3. Thick Steels
High precision cutting fabrication steel is used on R.A. and Decl. axes and provides sturdiness.
4. High-Precision Manufacturing
The eccentricity of worm screw was decreased by a high-precision fabrication. Additionally, the whole-circle lapping fabrication of worm screw and wheel has successfully smoothed the movement.
The Comparison of SXD Equatorial Mount and SX Equatorial Mount
| SXD Equatorial Mount | SX Equatorial Mount | |
|---|---|---|
Maximum Loading Weight |
15kg 370kg*cm (About 15kg if moved from a fixed point by 25cm) |
12kg 300kg*cm (About 12kg if moved from fixed point by 25cm) |
| Axis Material | Thick steel | Aluminum light alloy |
| Teeth | Made of brass both on R.A., Decl. (180 teeth) |
Both R.A. and Decl. are made of 180 aluminum teeth |
| Built-in Bearings | 2 R.A. axis bearings, 3 Decl. axis bearings, 4 worm axis bearing, 9 total |
1 |
Polar Axis Scope |
Standard equipment | Separate option |
Attached Counterweight |
1.9kg×1, 3.7kg×1 | 1.9kg×1 |
| Weight | 8.8kg(weights not include) | 6.8kg(weight not include) |
» Specs
The Controller with a Large Color LCD, "STAR BOOK"
The controller with a celestial navigation function is installed in SXD equatorial mounts as in SX equatorial mounts.
STAR BOOK, the world's first controller with a large color LCD screen, displays a map showing the positions of celestial objects. The detailed information of each of the objects on the map is also displayed in the way that users can understand.
In STAR BOOK attached to SXD,
- PEC Function
- Auto-guiding function
- Automatic comet go-to system (by entry of orbit)
are installed.
Star Map Mode
The current positions of the stars are displayed in this mode. The telescope is automatically moved to point to the star (automatic go-to function) by selecting a star on the screen and bringing the cursor over it.
Telescope Mode
Displays the information of the stars in the sky to which the telescope is currently pointing. It shows what the star next to the star being viewed is. This simple model was produced by installing the motors inside. It makes the setup process easy because of the built-in motors (no cords are exposed), unlike the types which you need to install motors separately.
SXD Equatorial Mount Set Series
SX Equatorial Mount (with STAR BOOK), an optical tube, a tripod, two eyepieces are offered in a pack.Optical tubes included in the SX Equatorial Mount series are the following types:
ED Refractor + SXD Equatorial Mount
SXD-ED81S
- It comes as a set with an 81mm aperture ED optical tube, which is compact and easy to use in installment through storing.
- The recommended ED optical tube for beginners.?
Product No.25032-5
Objective Lens Effective Diameter: 81mm
Optical Tube Length : 600mm
Finderscope : XY spot finder (Equal size)
Attached Eyepieces : LV20mm、LV5mm
SXD-ED103S
- ED 103mm optical tube is installed in this set which is popular for the reasonable cost and high performance.
- It provides a very high performance in a full range of star watching from observation to photography.
Product No.25033-2
Objective Lens Effective Diameter : 103mm
Optical Tube Length : 820mm
Finderscope :Dark Field of View7x50mm
Attached Eyepieces : LV20mm、LV5mm
SXD-ED115S
- A high-end model with an ED lens optical tube of a large aperture, 115mm, installed
- Recommended for those interested in serious astrophotography.
Product No.25034-9
Objective Lens Effective Diameter : 115mm
Optical Tube Length : 940mm
Finderscope :Dark Field of View7x50mm
Attached Eyepieces : LV20mm、LV5mm
Newtonian Reflector + SXD Equatorial Mount
SXD-R200SS
- A long-time seller with a reflecting optical tube R200S and a 200mm F4 aperture; It is highly valued because of the brightness it provides at a reasonable cost.
Product No.25036-3
Objective Lens Effective Diameter : 200mm
Optical Tube Length : 700mm
Finderscope :Dark Field of View7x50mm
Attached Eyepieces : LV20mm、LV5mm
Catadioptric-type Optical Tube + SXD Equatorial Mount
SXD-VC200L
- Provided with a VC200L optical tube in which the chromatic aberration in the entire field of view is corrected to a very high degree with high precision 6th order aspherical primary mirror.
- Suitable for those mainly interested in photography.
Product No.25035-6
Objective Lens Effective Diameter : 200mm
Optical Tube Length: 620mm
Finderscope :Dark Field of View7x50mm
Attached Eyepieces : LV20mm、LV9mm
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