Vixen AP Photo Guider Shaft
Counterweight rod for balancing the AP Photoguider, the POLARIE or the POLARIE U Star Tracker with corresponding Vixen counterweights
- Counterweight rod for dovetail rail
- Can be used on AP modules and Polarie Star Tracker
- Helps balance the weight of your camera rig
- Diameter 23x135mm
- Shank diameter: 20mm
- Effective length of the counterweight rod: 130mm
- Weight: 330g
Product number:
X000052
With BRESSER, you can enjoy a smooth introduction to the vast world of astronomy. Our detailed information ("Telescope Guide") provides valuable tips for beginners—but even experienced astronomers can use the information we provide (e.g., tables for the geographical latitude of all major world cities) as a reference.
Here is the table of contents of the comprehensive BRESSER Telescope Guide:
- 2. The View into the Starry Sky
- 2.1 Observing with the Naked Eye
- 2.1.1 Observing Constellations with the Naked Eye
- 2.2 Observing with Binoculars
- 2.2.1 Observing Planets and Moons with Binoculars
- 2.2.2 Observing Deep Sky Objects with Binoculars
- 2.2.3 Every Beginning is Easy
- 2.3 Observing with a Telescope
- 2.4 The Moon
- 2.4.1 The Moon Phases
- 2.4.2 The Far Side of the Moon
- 2.4.3 The Moon Map
- 2.4.4 Maria (Seas)
- 2.4.5 Mare
- 2.4.6 Craters
- 2.4.7 The Ray Craters
- 2.5 Observing the Solar System with a Telescope
- 2.5.1 Where are the Planets?
- 2.5.2 Planet Observation
- 2.5.3 The Position of the Planets Relative to the Sun
- 2.5.4 The Planets Introduce Themselves
- 2.5.5 Deep Sky Observation with a Telescope
- 2.6 Practical Observation Tips and Tricks
- 2.6.2 Tips for Optimal Observation Conditions
- 2.7 The Most Beautiful Objects Throughout the Year
- 4. Telescopes
- 4.1 The Telescope as an Observation Instrument
- 4.2 Optics
- 4.2.1 Refractor (Lens Telescope)
- 4.2.2 Reflector (Mirror Telescope)
- 4.3 Mechanics
- 4.3.1 Altazimuth Mount
- 4.3.2 Equatorial Mount
- 4.3.3 Drive Motors
- 4.4 Accessories
- 4.4.1 Eyepieces
- 4.4.2 Important Tips for Eyepiece Selection
- 4.4.3 Filters
- 4.4.4 Photographic Accessories
- 4.4.5 Other Accessories
- 5.1 Which Telescope for Whom?
- 5.1.1 Deep-Sky Observations
- 5.1.2 Observing Closer Planets
- 5.1.3 The Topic of Portability
- 5.1.4 Price Factor When Buying a Telescope
- 6. Useful Tables
- 6.1 Table for the Geographic Latitude of All Major World Cities
- 6.1.1 Observers in the Northern Hemisphere (N):
- 6.1.2 Observers in the Southern Hemisphere (S):
- 6.2 Lookup Table for Notable Stars
- 6.3 Getting Acquainted with the Universe - or: Distances in Space
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Product information "Vixen AP Photo Guider Shaft"
The counterweight rod is attached to the dovetail rail using a 1/4 inch photo screw.
It is compatible with the Vixen counterweights 1.0 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg and 3.7 kg and is used to balance the AP Photoguiders, the Polarie or the Polarie U Star Tracker.
PROPERTIES
WHAT'S INCLUDED
It is compatible with the Vixen counterweights 1.0 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg and 3.7 kg and is used to balance the AP Photoguiders, the Polarie or the Polarie U Star Tracker.
PROPERTIES
- Shank diameter: 20mm
- Size: diameter 23x135mm
- Effective length of the counterweight rod: 130mm
- Weight: 330g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Counterweight rod
- Locking screw
| Batteries required: | false |
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| Colour: | silver |
| Material: | Aluminium |
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Accessories
Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block
€159.00*
The Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block was developed to fit Vixen profile dovetail rails, such as the Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD, to the Polarie Star Tracker. In this way you can increase the load capacity of the tracker up to 6.5 kg! By releasing the clamping lever on the multiple assembly block, you can move the dovetail freely and clamp it again, making balancing of your camera or telescope rig an easy task. The hole in the middle of the multiple mounting block enables the photographer to carry out the polar alignment without removing the POLARIE polar finder PFL with the dovetail rail DD or the dovetail rail PG. Using one of these combinations, you can easily put deep sky photography into practice with a telephoto lens, or compact telescope.
PROPERTIES
Allows the inclusion of dovetail rails
The Star Tracker can hold up to 6.5 kg in weight
Allows the use of telephoto lenses
Polar alignment possible without removing the polar finder
Weight: 440g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
POLARIE multiple assembly block
Assembly tool
Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD for POLARIE Star Tracker Astrophotography Mount
€105.00*
The DD dovetail mount was developed for the POLARIE multi-mounting block to attach camera equipment - from DSLR cameras, to telephoto lenses or even compact telescopes.
Using this accessory, the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker is increased to up to 6 kg. To make it easier to find the Pole Star, there is a wide slot in the dovetail for the polar finder.
In addition to the regular accessories, two cameras can also be balanced on both sides of the existing photo thread (1/4 inch) with optional ball heads.
PROPERTIES
Accessories for the POLARIE multi-mounting block
Allows you to balance the camera
Increases the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker to 6 kg
Allows a counterweight to be attached
Hole bores 1x 1/4 inch, 1x 1/4 inch external thread, 2xM6 internal thread on the plate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Dovetail rail DD
Vixen Quick Release Panorama Plate
€105.00*
Attachment plates, such as the ARCA SWISS are compatible with this quick-release panorama plate. (Note: angle plate is not included in # 35527).
The base of the Vixen Quick Release Panorama Clamp can be rotated 360 degrees so that the position of the mounted camera system can be adjusted simply by loosening the clamping lever.
In addition to the recommended Vixen dovetail bar DD and top plate, the camera mount is also compatible with other devices with 1/4 ", 3/8" inch screws.
The recommended accessory is the X000096 Angle L Bracket for portrait and landscape photography.
PROPERTIES
Can be rotated 360 degrees
ARCA SWISS compatible
Weight: 320g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Quick-release panorama plate
Screws and tools
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Vixen Counterweight 1.0kg
€46.00*
For balancing the Polarie Star Tracker in connection with the counterweight bar.
The counterweight of 1.0 kg is also compatible with GP, SX mounts and mounts
with 20 mm counterweight bar
PROPERTIES
Suitable for Polarie Star Tracker, GP, SX and AP mount
For counterweight rods with a diameter of 20 mm
Weight: 1.0 kg
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Weight: 1.0 kg
Locking Bolt
Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD for POLARIE Star Tracker Astrophotography Mount
€105.00*
The DD dovetail mount was developed for the POLARIE multi-mounting block to attach camera equipment - from DSLR cameras, to telephoto lenses or even compact telescopes.
Using this accessory, the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker is increased to up to 6 kg. To make it easier to find the Pole Star, there is a wide slot in the dovetail for the polar finder.
In addition to the regular accessories, two cameras can also be balanced on both sides of the existing photo thread (1/4 inch) with optional ball heads.
PROPERTIES
Accessories for the POLARIE multi-mounting block
Allows you to balance the camera
Increases the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker to 6 kg
Allows a counterweight to be attached
Hole bores 1x 1/4 inch, 1x 1/4 inch external thread, 2xM6 internal thread on the plate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Dovetail rail DD
BRESSER Dovetail clamp Messier/ES/GP/Vixen
€39.00*
Universal dovetail clamp suitable for all optical tubes which are equipped with a standard 44mm dovetail rail (Messier/ES/GP/Vixen). Also a screw kit is included for mounting the dovetail clamp direct on the top of the handle of all BRESSER Messier und EXPLORE-SCIENTIFIC telescopes. Thus a parallel mounted guiding telescope can be set up very easy and enables long exposure astrophotagraphy with autoguiding. The prism clamp has 2 x 6mm countersunk holes (35mm hole spacing) and 3 additional 1/4" photo tapped holes at 120 degrees angular distance on a pitch circle diameter of 55 mm to allow a versatile adaptation to a variety of other telescopes and adapter plates.FEATURESUniversal dovetail clamp Suitable for 44mm dovetail rail of Messier/ES/GP/Vixen Screw set for Messier/ES handle included For piggy-back mounting of a guiding telescope Enables astrophotography with autoguiding CNC machined Aluminum Additional 1/4" photo thread holes available SCOPE OF DELIVERY Dovetail clamp Screw set (2pcs M6x25mm)
Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block
€159.00*
The Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block was developed to fit Vixen profile dovetail rails, such as the Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD, to the Polarie Star Tracker. In this way you can increase the load capacity of the tracker up to 6.5 kg! By releasing the clamping lever on the multiple assembly block, you can move the dovetail freely and clamp it again, making balancing of your camera or telescope rig an easy task. The hole in the middle of the multiple mounting block enables the photographer to carry out the polar alignment without removing the POLARIE polar finder PFL with the dovetail rail DD or the dovetail rail PG. Using one of these combinations, you can easily put deep sky photography into practice with a telephoto lens, or compact telescope.
PROPERTIES
Allows the inclusion of dovetail rails
The Star Tracker can hold up to 6.5 kg in weight
Allows the use of telephoto lenses
Polar alignment possible without removing the polar finder
Weight: 440g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
POLARIE multiple assembly block
Assembly tool
Vixen Quick Release Panorama Plate
€105.00*
Attachment plates, such as the ARCA SWISS are compatible with this quick-release panorama plate. (Note: angle plate is not included in # 35527).
The base of the Vixen Quick Release Panorama Clamp can be rotated 360 degrees so that the position of the mounted camera system can be adjusted simply by loosening the clamping lever.
In addition to the recommended Vixen dovetail bar DD and top plate, the camera mount is also compatible with other devices with 1/4 ", 3/8" inch screws.
The recommended accessory is the X000096 Angle L Bracket for portrait and landscape photography.
PROPERTIES
Can be rotated 360 degrees
ARCA SWISS compatible
Weight: 320g
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Quick-release panorama plate
Screws and tools
Vixen POLARIE U Polsucher PF-L II Set
€325.00*
You need this Vixen polar finder set for the POLARIE U Star Tracker in order to be able to align the POLARIE U exactly to the celestial pole. This is very important for longer focal lengths and exposure times, in order to obtain point-like star images. The polar finder enables polar alignment with an accuracy of 3 arc minutes . The polar alignment is very simple: You only have to bring the Pole Star and two other stars into the field of view of the polar finder and rotate them with the stars so that they are congruent with the reticule shown in the polar finder. No further calculation is needed - no time and date to set, just match the reticule to the polar stars and get imaging. The polar finder PF-L II has red, dimmable lighting that switches itself off after a few minutes in order to save the batteries.PROPERTIES5 x 20 viewfinder with 10 ° field of view3 star positioningNorthern skies: Polaris, Delta UMI, 51 CepSouthern skies: Chi Octantis, Tau Octantis, Sigma OctantisDimmable, red lighting in 8 levelsWHAT'S INCLUDEDPole finder PF-L IIMounting armCR 2032 battery