Vixen AP Conterweight Bar

Diameter of bar: Diameter: Dia. 20 mm
Effective bar length: 269 mm
Compatible counterweights: 1 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg, 3.7 kg
Weight: 820 g
Dimensions: 78×328 mm

€55.00*

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Product number: X000045

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Product information "Vixen AP Conterweight Bar"

Counterweight bar, which is delivered with the AP-mount and AP-SM mount. It is designed for balancing an optical tube after being secured with a counterweight and installed on the declination body. It can used with the APZ Alt-Az mount.

FEATURES

Diameter of bar: Diameter: Dia. 20 mm
Dimensions: 78×328 mm
Effective bar length: 269 mm
Weight: 820 g
Compatible counterweights: 1 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg, 3.7 kg

Batteries required:	false
Colour:	silver
Material:	Aluminium, Stainless steel

Accessories

Vixen AP-Z azimuthal Mount with Slip Clutch

Simple force of friction keeps the telescope in place. Easily direct the telescope to your desired celestial object without loosening a screw. The friction automatically holds the telescope in position. The AP mount provides a secure, stable support for your telescope. Thanks to the slip clutch mechanism, the mount can be quickly adjusted to the target object. There is a wide range of optional accessories. FEATURES Azimuthal telescope mount with manual fine adjustment Easy to use and quick to install Designed for telescopes up to 8 kg WHAT'S INCLUDED Mount Wheel for fine adjustment

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Vixen Counterweight 1.9kg

With the 1.9 kg counterweight, heavier optical tubes can be balanced on many Vixen mounts. COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING VIXEN MOUNTS SX SX2 SXD SXD2 SXP GP2 GPD2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x 1.9 kg counterweight

€52.00*

Vixen counterweight 2.8 kg

2.8-kg counterweight for mount counterweight barsUse counterweights to balance your mount. Multiple counterweights may be required depending on the telescope.FEATURESSuitable for SX, SXD, GP2 and GPD2 mountsWeight: 2,800 gPACKAGE CONTENTS2.8-kg counterweight

€62.00*

Vixen counterweight 3.7 kg

The 3.7-kg counterweight can be attached to the counterweight bar to balance your mount. Depending on the telescope, multiple weights may be required. The counterweight is suitable for Vixen SX, SXD, SXP2, GP2, GPD2 and AP mounts.FEATURESSuitable for SX, SXD, SXP2, GP2, GPD2 and AP mountsWeight: 3,700 gPACKAGE CONTENTS3.7-kg counterweight

€49.00* €73.00* (32.88% saved)

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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC Hybrid Finder Scope Base - black

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The Vixen rigid Accessory Tray for HAL130 and Porta II Tripods offers practical storage space for eyepieces and various accessories.It also improves the overall stability of the tripod.The tray can be used on the HAL130 and SXG HAL 130 for GP and SX, as well as on the Porta II tripod.PROPERTIESFor eyepieces and various accessoriesIncreases the stability of the tripodsCan be used on HAL130, SXG HAL 130 and Porta tripodsWHAT'S INCLUDEDTray for tripodsScrew set

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Vixen DEC Motor Module

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Vixen AP Clamp Lever

AP clamping lever for the AP mount axesThe friction control mechanism (slip clutch) can be secured in place with the AP clamping lever. FEATURES Clamping lever for use in combination with Vixen AP modules Dimensions: 23 mm x 33 mm x 31 mm Weight: 10 g DELIVERY CONTENT 1x clamping lever

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Adapter T2 to 2", for 2" eyepieces to blocking filter

Adapter T2 to 2", takes for example 2" eyepieces to Lunt Solar Systems blocking-filters.This adapter offers a T2 female thread at the telescope-side, and a 2" connection at the eyepiece-side.For example you want to use your 2" eyepieces at Lunt Solar Systems telescopes or filters? All you need is this adapter. Simply remove the 1.25" eyepiece tube from your blocking-filter, and thread on this 2" adapter. It takes T2 threading to a 2" eyepiece tube.You can use 2" eyepieces with this adapter at:• LUNT H-alpha telescopes (not at LS35THa!)• the blocking-filters of LUNT H-alpha filter systems• LUNT Ca-K modules• all telescopes/adapter with T2 male threadTechnical data:• Thread at telescope-side: T2 female thread• Eyepiece connection: 2"Delivered by order:• Adapter T2 to 2"(Blocking Filter not included)

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