The SX HAL110 tripod for SPHINX mount provides ample stability and has no “wobble” points in its design. The new SX HAL110 has a larger base to carry the SX mount. Tripod height to top of base ranges from 24.75" to 38" (legs extend from 70cm to 110cm). This is the only field tripod offered for the SX mount.
Model # MT-SX-2513 Weight: 4.75 kg / 10.5 lbs
Blow-out $191.00!
Was $295.00
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See accessory pages for more info.
If original Star Book is too bright at the lowest setting, these neutral density filters placed over the screen will dim it further. They come in a pair (can be stacked) and are held over the screen with included removable sticky tabs.
Model # AM-SS-2529
Blow-out $5.00!
Was $10.00
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Allows Vixen AM-AC-3599 12V/3amp AC adapter to power Sphinx/Star Book. Converts tip negative “M-plug” (5.5mm OD / 2.1mm ID) to tip positive EIAJ-04 (5.5mm OD / 3.4mm ID / 1.0mm Center Pin). Also adds 67"/171cm of extension.
Model # AM-AC-2537
Blow-out $13.00!
Was $22.00
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Sphinx power adapter AM-AC-2537.
Has SPHINX (SX) mount power connector. Takes 8 D-cell batteries.Can be adopted for other mounts.
Model # AM-OO-2536
Blow-out $26.00!
Was $40.00
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Used in combination with the SX Dec. Axis Clamp unit to hold counterweights on the counterweightless version of the SPHINX mount (MT-SX-2501) .
Model # AM-OO-2574 Weight: 700 grams / 24.7 oz
Blow-out $70.00!
Was $90.00
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Vixen "SX" Mount
brochure in printable form. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Vixen "SX" Mount Images
of the Sphinx and Star Book in the field.
Vixen "SX" Mount Instruction Manual
Covers setup of the "SX" mount, installation of finder, flip mirror usage, Star Book configuration, alignment, object selection, Goto and LAN connection. This manual is supplied with every mount and mount package. 17.1 Mb. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Vixen "SX" Polar Axis Scope Instruction Manual
Sphinx mount Polar Scope installation and usage in Northern and Southern hemispheres. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Time Zone and Meridian Offset
reference information for setup of Goto controllers and Polar axis scopes. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Star Book Updates and Troubleshooting
Star Book Autoguider
SPHINX / STAR BOOK Best Practices for TheSky6
contains step-by-step instructions for setting up your SPHINX mount to be controlled by Software Bisque's TheSky6 program. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.