Vixen Optics AP Advanced Polaris EQ Mount

Manual Equatorial Mount, Dual-Axis Adjustment Knobs, Clutch-Less Friction-Control System, Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate, 13.2 lb Payload Capacity, 2.2 lb Counterweight and Bar, Tripod and OTA Required. Designed as a basic equatorial mount for beginners or as a simple grab-and-go ...Manual Equatorial Mount, Dual-Axis Adjustment Knobs, Clutch-Less Friction-Control System, Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate, 13.2 lb Payload Capacity, 2.2 lb Counterweight and Bar, Tripod and OTA Required. Designed as a basic equatorial mount for beginners or as a simple grab-and-go option for more experienced enthusiasts Vixen Optics' AP Advanced Polaris EQ Mount is engineered to be customized as your needs demand.

Offered here in its bare-bones configuration it will serve well as a conventional equatorial mount with competent 13.2 lb payload capacity adjustment dials for the altitude and azimuth axes and a counterweight and shaft. A clutch-less friction-control system allows the mount to be quickly moved to your target by simply pointing the optical tube assembly (OTA) where you want it with your handsAn array of optional accessories is available separately so you can tailor the mount to your specific needs. Accessories include a right ascension motor and Star Book One hand controller kit declination motor polar alignment scope and polar meter.

The mount head is offered here without a tripod or OTA.