Vixen AXJ GoTo Mount with Star Book Ten Controller

Designed as a complement to the AXD2 equatorial mount, the AXJ mount offers outstanding durability and precision.
The AXJ mount can also be used on AXD-TR102 tripods with an adapter.
Periodic errors on mounts are usually measured and corrected by the user. Unlike the old StarBook controller, the STAR BOOK TEN controller saves these errors permanently. The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory (total of 12 points per 30 degrees worm gear) and corrected before delivery. This is known as V-PEC and functions automatically as soon as you use the mount. It delivers an accuracy of +/- 4.0 arc seconds. You can increase the tracking accuracy further by saving your own recorded periodic errors.
Vixen uses a new Belt-drive system in the AXJ mount. The gear drive was replaced with a toothed belt drive.
This gives the mount a quicker reaction time and lower backlash. It also helps to minimize noise. The 6x20 polar finder scope is pre-installed.
This allows the user to configure the polar alignment (for both the northern and southern hemispheres).
The polar finder scope has a variable illuminated reticle with an automatic power-off function. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 levels so that the user can configure the desired brightness.

SETTING ACCURACY OF LESS THAN 3 ARC MINUTES
The dark field illumination (red LED) turns on when the push button is pressed. The reticle also lights up in red so that the observer can recognize and align stars in the background of the reticle. The light turns off automatically after a few minutes to save battery power.
2 bearing sets (4 pieces) are used for the shaft of the RA axis. Thanks to the newly developed EQ design, the ZXJ mount has a higher load capacity of 22 kg.
As the motors, worm shaft and worm gear are located in the lower part of the mount, fewer counterweights are required than with conventional mounts.
The STAR BOOK TEN controller is a modern control system with a high-resolution colour monitor.
The STAR BOOK TEN system contains more than 272,000 celestial objects, including 260,000 stars from the SAO catalogue, 109 Messier objects, 7840 NGC objects and 5380 IC objects, as well the soon, moon and planets. Objects can be accessed by name, and information such as images and data can be defined separately.

FEATURES

• +/-4.0 arc seconds with V-PEC
• V-PEC (Vixen-Permanent Periodic Error Correction)
• Belt drive system (prevents backlash and minimizes noise)
• 14 ball bearings
• Polar alignment (variable fork fix type)
• Polar finder with reference star alignment
• STAR BOOK TEN controller with autoguider input
• Retractable counterweight bar

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• AXJ mount
• Starbook Ten controller
• 2 counterweights (3.7 kg and 1.5 kg)
• GoTo mount with Star Book Ten controller
• 22 kg load (photographic)

Technical Data

The rotational parts of the AXJ Mount have 15 pieces of bearings in total. This provides extremely smooth motion for tracking and slewing to the target objects.

Fork arms style R.A. body pedestal combined with sturdiness and lightweight.

The R.A. body of the AXJ Mount is installed on the pedestal with two fork arms. Its design is lightweight while keeping the sturdiness.

Polar alignment scope with ease of use.

The Polar Scope is used to accurately align the AXJ Mount to the north or south celestial pole. The polar alignment is easy, as you simply bring Polaris and two other stars into the polar scope's field of view so that each can be matched with the designated position on the scale on the polar scope's reticle (in the northern hemisphere). The brightness adjustment dial of the polar scope will illuminate the reticle in red when turned on. The brightness can be adjusted in 8 steps. The red light becomes gradually dimmer after a certain interval of time and turns off automatically.

Versatile mount head for attaching a different optical tube.

The mount head of the AXJ Mount is an anodized aluminum plate that is resistant to scratches. Threaded holes on the mounting head for an optical tube cradle accept Vixen’s mounting plates and are designed for other manufacturer’s plates. The four screw holes for M8 metric screws and another four screws holes for UNC 5/16-inch screws.

Loading capacity of 22 Kg.

The use of two pairs of the bearings at both ends of the R.A. axis and the distance of the both ends is wide in breadth. This helps to increase loading capacity while maintaining the lightweight mount. The AXJ Mount carries a maximum loading weight of 22Kg.

STAR BOOK TEN star chart go-to navigation controller.

The AXJ Mount comes with the STAR BOOK TEN which features an intuitive ‘Star-Chart Go-To’ system with a high definition color LCD display. The position of the telescope, the target and other useful information are displayed on the screen in detail. The night vision mode illuminates the whole screen in red, if applied, and will limit the brightness to the observer’s eyes.

A fusion of superior performance and ease of use.

Not only avid amateur astronomers who are keen on astrophotography but also novices will appreciate the high performance of the AXJ Mount thanks to the versatile and user-friendly STAR BOOK TEN controller.

Advanced motor layout to eliminate excess weight.

Not only avid amateur astronomers who are keen on astrophotography but also novices will appreciate the high performance of the AXJ Mount thanks to the versatile and user-friendly STAR BOOK TEN controller.

Retractable counterweight bar.

The counterweight bar is a durable stainless steel of 25mm thick and it is stored inside the declination body. This aids in quick set up.

Accessory shoe on the R.A. body.

There is an accessory shoe for an optional Polar Meter which is a compass with a bubble level and an altitude scale used for locating Polaris with ease. It allows for simple set up in daytime.

Compatible with two different types of Vixen tripods.

The AXJ Mount is attachable to the tripod head of an SXG-HAL130 tripod sold separately. With use of an optional AXJ-TR conversion adapter set, it can be installed on a robust AXD-TR102 tripod designed for the AXD Mount. Optionally available SXG-P85DX and AXD-P85DX pillars can offer you a permanent installation of the AXJ Mount in an observatory dome.