Vixen GoTo Mount Skypod - compact travel GoTo mount with high accuracy - # 27510
... robust Goto mount for high demands on accuracy and transport

Skypod GoTo mount
Illustration with optional table stand

The new compact and mobile GoTo mount with the modified STAR BOOK Type S now transfers Vixen's unique control concept from the Sphinx mount to a truly stable and travelable mount.

Skypod control box
The control box of Skypod, which can also be removed from the mount.

The Skypod mount:

Newly developed compact and stable Azimutal GoTo mount
Electronic fine movement in both axes by precision drive
Integrated Starbook S controller - the hand control is detachable and connected to the mount via a flexible cable.
Operation via internal battery compartment or external 12V power supply possible
Telescope assembly over the standard dovetail system invented by Vixen
Dimensions 26 x 21 x 19.9 cm
Weight: 4.2kg
Table tripod optional
22,725 stars, binary stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies can be reached by pressing a button
Tripod connection: The monitor has the Vixen SX (SPHINX) tripod connection

Delivery:

- Skypod mount with extensive instructions - tripods see accessory recommendations
- with StarBook Type S controller

Data for the Star Book Controller:

STAR BOOK Type S Controller
CPU 32-bit RISC processor
LCD display 2.6 "monochromatic,

160x160 pixels
Autoguider interface 6-pin 6-pin Modular Jack
SKYPOD connector 8-pin 8-pin Modular Jack
LAN 10BASE-T
Memory Database 22725 objects, of which

17635 Fixed stars brighter than

7mag, 110 Messier objects,

4980 NGC / IC objects brighter

as 14mag, 8 planets,

Moon and sun
speaker intergriert
Operating temperature 0 to 40 ° C.
Software version update possibility over

LAN connection
Power supply 6V, Alkaline Mignon cells

4 pcs, or power supply
dimensions 134mmx85mmx38mm
Weight 165g, without battery and

Electric wire