Description
With the smooth friction control mechanism of the APZ mount, the telescope can be moved quickly by hand to your target object.
Vixen Telescope APZ Mount Description
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A wide selection of accessories and modules are available to upgrade.
The components of the APZ mount are designed as modules for the Advanced Polaris mount and they are used to transform it into a highly portable AP equatorial mount.
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Sealed Ball Bearings
The sealed type ball bearings are used for the movable part to eliminate from mixing in of dust particles and offer excellent durability. It ensures smooth rotation of an optical tube loaded.
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Decent 8kg Loading Weight
The rigid body and sealed ball bearings allow for using a VMC telescope with a 200mm aperture.
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Specifications
APZ Mount
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Slow-motion controlWorm and wheel gears with 144-tooth whole circle micro-movement (by hand), with the slow-motion control knob
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Quick motion controlFriction control
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Worm wheel gears58.4mm in diameter, 144-tooth
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Worm shaft gears9.8mm in diameter, made of brass
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Altitude/Azimuth axes59mm in diameter, made of aluminum alloy
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Number of bearings6 pieces
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Loading weightAbout 8kg (6kg if used with the DEC motor module)
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Size178mm x 258mm x 104mm
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Weight3.8kg (incl. AZ counterweight)
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CounterweightAZ counterweight 1.65kg
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