Vixen GPD2 Equitorial Mount with Starbook S Telescope and Observatory: DurangoSkies.com

GPD2 Equitorial Mount with Starbook S	$1,799.00
[3991SBST]

The latest option for the GP2 and GPD2 mounts is the new STARBOOK S which incorporates Vixen’s legendary GOTO controller with BUILT IN STAR CHART that shows you exactly where the telescope is pointing and displays “what’s up” right now. The included (and upgradeable) software contains a 22,000 object database giving the user an endless variety of objects to view. Included are drop down menus of different categories of celestial objects, including Stars, Planets, Messier, NGC and other famous objects. Each sub menu only lists the objects that are available to be viewed at that time. This eliminates the frustration of other GOTO systems that don’t tell you the object is below the horizon until after you have selected it. With the Vixen Starbook you will spend more time viewing and less time searching.

The package includes advanced encoded motors for accurate tracking and an auto-guider port and PEC (periodic error correction) are standard features. All of this makes the GP2 and GPD2 with STARBOOK S the most affordable, quality astro-photographer’s mount available.

GPD2 Mount Features:

144 Tooth Brass Worm gear in RA and Dec machined to 1/2000mm of precision, Axes Made of Steel for Strength and Durability
Full Height Tripod operating range from 25.25” to 38.75”
Includes slow motion handles for easy tracking
Mount, Tripod and Counterweight Weight: 46.3 lbs
Mount Capacity: 50 Lbs
Includes 1-4.2 lb and 1-8.2 lb Counterweight
Includes Polar Axis Finder and Setting Circles
Universal GP Plate receiver allows many telescopes to mount

*** More information on this product is available on the Vixen Optics page.