· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu… uh, User You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Mounts Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 makemeshutter member Reged: 02/19/08 Loc: rumson new jersey VIXEN SPHINX SXW       #4421236 - 03/02/11 11:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have a chance to purchase a new unused Vixen Sphinx sxw with starbook for a really great price. I want to use it with a Televue np101is scope Is this a good mount, and is it a good combo? Post Extras:       Cosmosphil Pooh-Bah Reged: 02/04/05 Loc: So. California Re: VIXEN SPHINX SXW [Re: makemeshutter]       #4421550 - 03/02/11 01:49 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Jerry, This is more than enough mount for your NP101is. I think both visual and imaging. It has excellent fit and finish as all Vixen products. The starbook is not so friendly for imagers as its geared more to us visual folks. You get a realtime star chart on the controller and move to the objects rather punch numbers into a box. The sky moves as the mount does and zooms in or out. Some imagers hate it. YMMV I have the heavier duty SXD but your mount is essentially indentical other than the weight capacity. Mine holds a TEC140 almost rock solid for visual. I believe the lighter mount is rated at about 23 lbs which is fine for a NP101. Post Extras:       vpcirc Carpal Tunnel Reged: 12/09/09 Loc: Merced CA Re: VIXEN SPHINX SXW [Re: Cosmosphil]       #4423849 - 03/03/11 01:08 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I own the sxd, the only recommendation I have is to get the polar scope. That scope is probably the best out there and eliminates any need to drift align. I have mine done in 5-10 mins, and since I have it on a permanent pier, I can leave it for weeks at a time. Post Extras:       sctchun sage Reged: 03/26/06 Loc: On a rock in the middle of the... Re: VIXEN SPHINX SXW [Re: vpcirc]       #4423948 - 03/03/11 01:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have the SXW and I would also recommend the polar alignment scope, it helps get to imaging much faster. Anyway, I found using the starbook a bit easier to perform alignments, since I'm still learning where stars are located and it gives visual hints at where it is located. I have mine loaded up with a 8" Newt and had no problems taking up to 5 minute subs unguided. Edit: the mount is rated up to 12Kg or around 25 lbs (for imaging) Steven Edited by sctchun (03/03/11 02:00 PM) Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 25 registered and 29 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Bowmoreman, bilgebay, iceblaze  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 947 Jump to *Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Celestial Events*General Astronomy* -----   Beginners Forum   General Observing and Astronomy   Outreach   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Speciality Forums* -----   Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo   NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) and NEAIC (Northeast Astro Imaging Conference)   AstroArt   Astronomy Clubs and Star Parties   Astronomy Software & Computers   AstroWebsites   Science! Astronomy & Space Exploration, and Others   Space Rocks   Stellar Media*Swap and Shop* -----   Shop and Swap Audio Components*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements*International Year of Astronomy 2009 - Forums are now closed.* -----   IYA Archive Info CN Forums Home

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