Vixen SkyPod with Tripod Dome Observatories, Roll-Off Roof Observatories, Astronomical Equipment

SkyPod with Tripod	~~$1,299.00~~ $499.00
[27522AL130]	In Stock Keycode: DSINV

After having used many, many mounting systems over my thirty plus years of observing, I have to say the Skypod is a pure joy to operate. The fully enclosed gear drive and motors are smooth and slew the telescope to almost 4 degrees per second from one object target to another. The tracking is accurate and quiet. I find the compact Starbook controller to be very easy to use with its options of operating the mount with either dropdown menus or scrolling the star chart and clicking Goto when the desired object appears on the display. If you are looking to purchase an automated mount that is very portable and allows you to change the optical tube if you decide upgrade your system, this is the product for you.

Clear Skies,

MrStarGuy

The Skypod is a unique portable alt-azimuth computer controlled "Go To" mount that evolved from the very successful Vixen Sphinx mount. The Skypod incorporates a compact computer controlled Alt-Az system that automatically slews the telescope from one object to another. The 22,000 plus object data base provides an endless variety of object to view and is upgradeable.

This new and portable GoTo travel mount uses the modified Starbook S hand controller that offers the same practical user concept of the Sphinx controller. A display will show you a map of the sky so that you always know where you are.

The controller is integrated into the mount. You can take it off for remote control, but you can always put it back for save storage and transport. This means that for transport you can avoid all the separate small parts that are otherwise easily lost.

Because the Skypod it is based on Vixens flexible mounting system, a wide variety of telescopes will easily and quickly attach to this mount. Skypod provides good portability combined with ease of use and versatility. You can store the mount and the telescope separately. For airline traveling you can take the VMC110L along as carry-on luggage while the mount goes with the rest of your luggage.

SkyPod Mount Details

Newly developed and sturdy alt-azimuth GoTo mount
Electrical slow motion control in both axes
Integrated Starbook S controller, can be taken out for cable-remote control
Internal battery compartment (batteries not included) or 12V external power supply possible
Telescope connection by Vixen dovetail saddle plate
A telescope is installed onto the Skypod by means of an optional Dovetail Plate which slips into the Saddle on the elevation fork tine.
Mount motion linked to star chart
Mount Capacity: 15 lbs
Weight: 2.8kg/ 6 lbs

Starbook S Contoller

Monochromatic LCD-display with background illumination
Uniquely easy to use, navigation by displayed star chart

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