Description
Complete telescope set with all necessary accessories and a highly advanced GoTo mount with WiFi computer control, including 259,000 preloaded objects
- 200 mm Cassegrain mirror system with built-in flattener for astrophotography
- Outstanding sharpness, contrast, and color purity for perfect astrophotos
- Fully automatic, very stable GOTO mount with ST4 port and wireless control
- Free Starbook APP with up to 259,000 preloaded objects
- Easy mount control via smartphone or tablet
- Built-in autoguider connection, ST4 port
- Object database with Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, Sun, Moon, planets, and comets
- Very high-quality standard (Made in Japan)
- Photographic load capacity of the mount up to 17 kg
- Total weight: 31.7 kg
Product information "Vixen SXP2WL-VC200L Telescope Set"
SXP2WL Mount with high-performance VC200L Cassegrain Mirror Telescope in a complete set
With this complete telescope set, you can immediately begin your hobby. It includes everything you need for astronomical observation: the telescope, an automatic mount with GoTo alignment and tracking, a tripod, and two eyepieces.
The SXP2WL mount comes with the PFL-II polar finder for quick and easy alignment using reference stars and the STAR BOOK APP. This allows your telescope to automatically locate the objects you've selected. The 259,000 celestial objects are already preloaded in the STAR BOOK APP.
The VC200L Cassegrain telescope is optimized for photography and delivers a sharp and high-contrast image to the edges of the camera chip. You can look forward to breathtaking, razor-sharp images of galaxies and nebulae. But it is also excellent for visual observation, providing high-contrast images without color errors.
You'll be amazed when you take a look at the lunar surface with its many craters or observe Saturn with its ring system.
With this complete telescope set, you can immediately begin your hobby. It includes everything you need for astronomical observation: the telescope, an automatic mount with GoTo alignment and tracking, a tripod, and two eyepieces.
The SXP2WL mount comes with the PFL-II polar finder for quick and easy alignment using reference stars and the STAR BOOK APP. This allows your telescope to automatically locate the objects you've selected. The 259,000 celestial objects are already preloaded in the STAR BOOK APP.
The VC200L Cassegrain telescope is optimized for photography and delivers a sharp and high-contrast image to the edges of the camera chip. You can look forward to breathtaking, razor-sharp images of galaxies and nebulae. But it is also excellent for visual observation, providing high-contrast images without color errors.
You'll be amazed when you take a look at the lunar surface with its many craters or observe Saturn with its ring system.
The VISAC primary mirror (= Vixen Sixth-Order Aspheric Cassegrain) features a special coating technique (state-of-the-art technology) and provides the optimal mirror surface for observation and photography. This allows for controlled coating and corrects errors on the mirrors individually. Spherical aberration, coma, and field curvature are non-issues for this optic.
Another reason for this is the three-lens field corrector in front of the convex secondary mirror
The SXP2WL mount is operated easily via a WiFi module with your smartphone or tablet. The user-friendly STAR BOOK Wireless app is available free of charge to control the mount. This app allows you to easily use convenient sky navigation functions like automatic GoTo slewing to specific celestial objects directly from your smartphone or tablet. As the power consumption of the traditional LCD screen (STAR BOOK TEN) is eliminated, the power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%. This enables longer periods of astronomical observation and astrophotography
The SXP2WL mount is operated easily via a WiFi module with your smartphone or tablet. The user-friendly STAR BOOK Wireless app is available free of charge to control the mount. This app allows you to easily use convenient sky navigation functions like automatic GoTo slewing to specific celestial objects directly from your smartphone or tablet. As the power consumption of the traditional LCD screen (STAR BOOK TEN) is eliminated, the power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%. This enables longer periods of astronomical observation and astrophotography
If you select a desired celestial object from a list, it is automatically slewed into the telescope's field of view, and tracking begins. An existing STAR BOOK TEN control system can also be used with this mount without any problems. Equipped with the same precision stepper motors as the flagship AXD mount, the SXP2WL sets a new standard in performance and precision in the Vixen mount family
The cross-axis of the SXP2 mount, with a photographic load capacity of 17 kg, weighs just 13.3 kg, making it ideal for mobile observations. Additionally, the motors installed in the lower part of the mount serve as counterweights. This reduces the need for additional counterweights
The cross-axis of the SXP2 mount, with a photographic load capacity of 17 kg, weighs just 13.3 kg, making it ideal for mobile observations. Additionally, the motors installed in the lower part of the mount serve as counterweights. This reduces the need for additional counterweights
Larger ball bearings are used in the SXP2 mount compared to previous models to increase accuracy and load capacity. The mount housing is also characterized by thicker material. To further stabilize the polar block, the cross-axis is firmly clamped into a fork
Very precise tracking with the P-PEC function
The SXP2 mount comes with the modern STAR BOOK TEN controller. It provides you with the P-PEC function for particularly precise tracking. The term 'PEC' stands for 'Periodic Error Correction.' The system corrects the mechanical errors caused by periodic errors in the gear systems. The P-PEC function stores your correction data even after the mount's power is turned off, so you don’t need to re-enter the data each time, allowing for faster operation and more accurate tracking
Low-noise belt drive system with minimal backlash
In conventional motor drive systems for equatorial mounts, gears are driven by the motor. However, this design has the disadvantage of introducing some play between the gears. To avoid the inaccuracies that arise from this, the SXP2 mount uses a belt drive system. This significantly reduces both the play in the gears and the operating noise. Additionally, the device responds more quickly to corrections
16 bearings
The mechanical parts of the SXP2 mount feature a total of 16 bearings. The RA axis is supported by a set of tapered roller bearings, providing more stability for precise tracking
Stable polar block for alignment
The SXP2 mount uses the same fork as the heavier AXJ mount. This new design enables fast and stable latitude adjustment
Simple and accurate polar alignment using reference stars
The 6x20 polar finder is pre-installed. It allows you to adjust polar alignment for both the northern and southern hemispheres. The polar finder provides a variable illuminated reticle with an automatic shut-off function. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels, so you can customize it to your personal needs. Additionally, the polar finder comes with direct adjustment using three reference stars and can achieve an accuracy of up to 3 arc minutes
Variable mount head
The mount head has a diameter of 35 mm and eight threaded holes for M8 screws, arranged at 45-degree intervals. An optional accessory plate can be attached directly or in combination with an optional mounting block for dovetail plates. Additionally, the threaded holes on the mount head allow for the use of mounting rails from other manufacturers
Combination of innovative, elegant design and user-friendly operation
The stable, rigid mount body with very accurate tracking has been further optimized by the P-PEC function. The SXP2 is a highly precise and easy-to-use mount that will delight every astrophotographer and observer
Special motor placement for fewer counterweights
The heavy RA and DEC motor units are located in the lower part of the declination body, placing the center of gravity of the cross-axis beneath the RA and DEC axes. As a result, the declination body acts as a counterweight. Additionally, the flat mounting head enables the mount to be balanced with significantly fewer counterweights
The heavy RA and DEC motor units are located in the lower part of the declination body, placing the center of gravity of the cross-axis beneath the RA and DEC axes. As a result, the declination body acts as a counterweight. Additionally, the flat mounting head enables the mount to be balanced with significantly fewer counterweights
Retractable counterweight shaft
The counterweight shaft is made of solid stainless steel and has a diameter of 20 mm. It is compatible with all counterweights from the SX and GP mount series. The counterweight shaft is housed in the declination body
The counterweight shaft is made of solid stainless steel and has a diameter of 20 mm. It is compatible with all counterweights from the SX and GP mount series. The counterweight shaft is housed in the declination body
Accessory shoe
For simple and quick polar alignment, the #35511 Polar Meter can be slid onto this shoe
For simple and quick polar alignment, the #35511 Polar Meter can be slid onto this shoe
Latitude adjustment
The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone for high, medium, and low latitudes)
The latitude is adjustable between 0 and 70 degrees (divided into 3 zones and adjustable +/- 15 degrees per zone for high, medium, and low latitudes)
The Vixen WiFi adapter in detail
The Vixen WiFi adapter for EQ mounts allows you to control your Vixen mount via a smartphone or tablet. Using the free STAR BOOK Wireless app, you can perform sky navigation wirelessly. The app turns your mobile device into a controller for the equatorial mount in no time. The response delay of the mount, typically the main drawback of wireless connections, has been reduced to a level comparable to wired solutions
Reduced power consumption compared to traditional controllers with LCD monitors
The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing for longer observation periods compared to traditional wired controllers like the STAR BOOK TEN
The power consumption of the mount is reduced by up to 20%, allowing for longer observation periods compared to traditional wired controllers like the STAR BOOK TEN
An operation similar to the STAR BOOK TEN controller
The STAR BOOK Wireless app is similarly structured to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. It contains up to 259,000 celestial objects, depending on the star chart settings. Simply select a celestial object from the object list and start GoTo. The mount will automatically slew to the target and bring it into the telescope's field of view. All popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained
The STAR BOOK Wireless app is similarly structured to the STAR BOOK TEN controller. It contains up to 259,000 celestial objects, depending on the star chart settings. Simply select a celestial object from the object list and start GoTo. The mount will automatically slew to the target and bring it into the telescope's field of view. All popular features of the STAR BOOK TEN are retained
Comfortable operation
When looking through the telescope, you can control the mount by swiping on the app’s star chart. Since there are no buttons, you can easily glide your finger over the star chart and comfortably control the mount
When looking through the telescope, you can control the mount by swiping on the app’s star chart. Since there are no buttons, you can easily glide your finger over the star chart and comfortably control the mount
Comprehensive astronomical data included
This includes not only data on well-observed celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, but also the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and dwarf planets
This includes not only data on well-observed celestial bodies such as Messier objects, NGC objects, IC objects, but also the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, and dwarf planets
Highly precise alignment
By aligning with one or two stars, you can already achieve relatively accurate mount positioning. Aligning with three or more stars allows for highly precise mount alignment for high magnifications. The objects are then exactly centered in the telescope’s field of view. The alignment information is saved and can be retained even when the device is turned off. If you leave the telescope in its current state after a session, you can start the next session with the same settings without moving it
By aligning with one or two stars, you can already achieve relatively accurate mount positioning. Aligning with three or more stars allows for highly precise mount alignment for high magnifications. The objects are then exactly centered in the telescope’s field of view. The alignment information is saved and can be retained even when the device is turned off. If you leave the telescope in its current state after a session, you can start the next session with the same settings without moving it
Customizable settings
The app, like the STAR BOOK TEN controller, offers various customizable settings such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red, autoguider, variable GoTo speed, and LED brightness. You can also adjust the moment of the meridian flip (telescope tube inversion) as needed. Even if the object moves south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from inverting
The app, like the STAR BOOK TEN controller, offers various customizable settings such as gear backlash compensation, night mode in red, autoguider, variable GoTo speed, and LED brightness. You can also adjust the moment of the meridian flip (telescope tube inversion) as needed. Even if the object moves south during tracking, you can prevent the telescope tube from inverting
Technical information about the WiFi module
CPU with a 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz
The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as with the STAR BOOK TEN. It has a 6-pin 6-wire modular connector for external autoguider operation. Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WiFi standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
CPU with a 32-bit CISC processor 120 MHz
The unit is connected to the mount via a D-SUB 9PIN connector as with the STAR BOOK TEN. It has a 6-pin 6-wire modular connector for external autoguider operation. Supported operating systems are Android 6 or higher, iOS 9.0 or higher, WiFi standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
FEATURES SXP2 MOUNT
- RA worm wheel: 73.2 mm Ø, brass wheel with 180 teeth
- DEC worm wheel: 73.2 mm Ø, brass wheel with 180 teeth
- Worm shaft: 9 mm Ø, brass
- RA & DEC axis: 40 mm Ø, carbon steel bearing, 16 bearings
- Counterweight shaft: 20 mm Ø RA
- Polar finder scope: PF-LII 6x20 mm
- Stepper motors: 250 PPS speed, maximum 1000x sidereal rate
- Maximum payload: 17 kg photographic without counterweight
- Power supply: DC12 V 0.45~2.2 A
- Dimensions: 386 x 419 x 128 mm
- Weight of cross-axis: 13.3 kg without counterweight
- Counterweight: 3.7 kg, 1.9 kg
FEATURES VC200L TELESCOPE
- Optimized for photography with a built-in field flattening lens (Flattener)
- Revolutionary coating technology
- High light-gathering capability
- 200 mm aperture and 1800 mm focal length
- Resolution/limiting magnitude: 0.58/13.3 mag
- Optional reducer available
- Backfocus without reducer: 142.9 mm
- Back focus with reducer: 63.5 mm
- Made in Japan
- Weight: 6.9 kg
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- VC200L Telescope
- SXP2WL Mount
- Cigarette lighter cable connection
- WiFi Adapter
- Mounting tools
- SXG-HAL130 Tripod
- 2 Counterweights: 1.9 kg and 3.7 kg
- 7x50 illuminated finder scope with 1.25-inch connection
- Flip mirror
- Carrying handle
- Dovetail bar
- PFL-II Polar Finder, illuminated
- Dovetail clamp
- 2 Eyepieces: SLV 20 mm and SLV 9 mm
| Angular resolution (arc seconds): | 0.58 |
|---|---|
| Aperture ratio: | 9 |
| Batteries included: | No |
| Colour: | white |
| Compass: | No |
| Dust protection caps: | dust caps for the eyepiece and the objective |
| ED glass: | No |
| Field of application [Telescopes]: | Deep Sky Observation , Deep Sky Photography , Lunar observation , Lunar photography , Planetary observation , Planetary photography |
| Finderscope: | 7 x 50 mm |
| Fine movements: | Electric (RA and DEC) |
| Focal length (mm): | 1800 |
| Hand-held controller Object database: | 259.000 |
| Latitude adjustment range (degrees) (approx.) from: | 0 |
| Latitude adjustment range (degrees) (approx.) up to: | 70 |
| Material: | Aluminium |
| Material OTA: | Aluminium |
| Material tripod 3): | Aluminium |
| Maximum recommended magnification: | 400 |
| Mirror/Lens diam. (mm): | 200 |
| Mount Type [Telescopes]: | German/Equatorial Mount with GoTo |
| Net weight OTA (incl. accessories) (kg): | 6.9 |
| Optical design: | Cassegrain |
| Polefinder scope: | as standard; illuminated |
| Primary mirror diam. (mm): | 200 |
| Product Family [Telescopes]: | Reflector telescope |
| Reticle: | No |
| Target Group [Telescopes]: | Advanced Amateurs, Specialists, and Research |
| Transportability: | good |
| Tripod height adjustment: | Yes |
| Tube diameter (mm): | 232 |
| Tube length (mm): | 600 |
| Type of tripod thread: | 60 mm |
| Visual limiting magnitude (approx., mag): | 13.3 |
