Vixen GPD2 Equatorial Mount without Tripod

Catalog description

Vixen GPD2 Equatorial Mount without Tripod, part number VIX081, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $875.00, down from a high of $929.00.

The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With it's solid steel R.

A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astrophotography the worm gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error.

The GPD2 holds almost 50% more weight than the GP2 and comes standard with tripod and counterweight. It is easy to use and functions well for both the visual observer and astrophotography. Motion is controlled by included control knobs for accurate slewing. The polar altitude adjustment varies from 0 degrees to 62 degrees in altitude.

GPD2 Mount Technical DataR.

A Axis: 144 tooth worm gears Declination Axis: 144 tooth worm gears R.

A. graduations: RA 10 min. increment Dec graduations 2 deg. Increments Polar Axis Scope: 6x20 wide field Mount includes pre-installed variable intensity illuminator Polar Axis Altitude adjustment 0 to 62 degrees Counter weight 1 x 3.7kg and 1 x 1.9kg Maximum loading weight 16kg (35 lbs)

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