The periodic error of the mount is measured in the factory total. Star book is the first lcd screen portable reference star chart, and it is the controller for the sphinx goto system as well another first in the world from vixen. The index is sparse and it seems to be a reorganization of the user manual. All of this makes the vixen gp2 and vixen gpd2 with star book s by vixen the most affordable, quality astrophotographer s mount available. This combo boasts amazing accuracy, a giant database, and an interface thats fun to use. The vixen rail is secured in place by a bolt with a large finger knob and there is a smaller, secondary bolt to prevent the scope from sliding out of the mount should the main bolt loosen. Vixen is a comic book character and superhero created by gerry conway and bob oksner. Vixen cigarette lighter plug cords are accessories for your vixen telescope sx, sxd, skypod mounts, star book s controller. Use the included star book one hand controller to move the scope for navigating and to track celestial objects. The mount status will then be user, and the starbook screen shows a telescope will now reverse message. Vixen is a superheroine in possession of the tantu totem, which allows her to harness the spirit ashe of animals. Vixen star book s goto hand controller 2522 free shipping. Intuitive push button operation the two sets of 5 control buttons enable simple menu navigation as well as push button control of the mount. Vixen apsm advanced polaris equatorial telescope mountthis version comes with a motor drive on the r.
Unlike the old starbook controller, the star book ten controller saves these errors permanently. In the system menu of the star boo k ty pe s, scroll down the cursor to sele ct about st ar. It is possible to customize the display by limiting the type, name and magnitude of the deep sky objects to be displayed. Star book is the computerized notebook of the sky which is available separately for use as a stand alone reference device. Alignment using plate solving, a feature i added to onstep, works as i intended it to.
Advance the dialogs on screen of the star book s until the star chart appears in chart mode or scope mode. The vixen starbook driver is currently transition to the indi alignment subsystem and this section shall be updated when the transition is over to avoid duplicate information. Vixen optics is leading the way by offering the star book ten system, with its unique star map graphics software. Weighing 740g only that you can carry around easily with luggage and camera bag, this is a lightweight compact item to shoot nightscape photograph. Allows you to run these mounts from your car battery via the cigarette lighter plug on your dash, or alternately, from a portable 12v battery pack, which is sold separately. Star book, type s, and ten for multiple mounts gp, axd, skypod, etc. Vixen optics advanced polarism motorized eq mount 39973tl. There is no need to touch the telescope after it is set up and the mount is initialized. A simpler version with only manual handling is also available.
Book your trip at one of the 1 star hotels in zaventem, brussels with us. Review of the vixen sxd2 equatorial mount with starbook. Under options, you can select to utilize indis alignment subsystem instead of vixen starbooks own alignment system. The following notes refer to star book upgrade pages on the vixen japan website. Starting in 2015, vixen star in her own animated series on cw seed. Ten in japanese means the heavens, and is not any reference to the version number of the software or hardware. As you move through the star book menus, the function of each button is shown on the display. The star book type s is a simpler version of the starbook. Click on the image to see enlarged view 121,866 bytes. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Installationindi vixen starbook driver is released as a 3rd party driver and. Company seven vixen skypod mount with star book type s. Vixen star book type s sbs goto paket koda izdelka. Vixen axd2 high performance observatoryclass equatorial mountthe vixen axd2 mount comes with star book ten controller for manual or computer controlled observation or astrophotography.
This repository provides the ascom driver for vixen starbook series telescope controllers. Known for providing clean, comfortable, and quiet accommodations to budgetconscious travelers, the best 1 star economy hotels in zaventem combine walletfriendly rates and. Goodreads members who liked the vixen s lead kit dav. Mount type mount accessories 21 computerized telescope mounts 12 altazimuth mounts manual control 10 adapter dovetail. Be aware that there are multiple version of the hand controller star book, type s, and ten for multiple mounts gp, axd, skypod, etc. Vixen sphinx sxp mount with star book ten hand controller and ed115s telescope 0. The sxd2 mount has a greater loading capacity and is more rigid, enabling a more steady platform for astrophotography.
The time taken will depend on the pc system configuration. Review of the vixen sxd2 equatorial mount with starbook ten. Vixen optics 25071hal sphinx sx2 mount with star book one white. It may have beatup paint but it still weighs and works the same. Vixen is an american rock band formed in saint paul, minnesota, in 1980. The show focuses on vixen origin story, but with a twist.
Star book types vixen producer of optics from astronomical telescopes and binoculars. Go to control with integrated star map and lcd monitor cirrus logic cs89712 32 bit risc processor for fast computing speed as on star book. The new star book ten, available previously on the sxp mount, features an intuitive star. Vixen star book ten controller is a hand held computer, auto guider ready, with a built in database of over 22,000 celestial objects. Major upgrades can cause reset of user entered data. By the way, do not buy the book, it is of little value.
These vixen cigarettelighter cords connect to your vixen telescope accessory for an alternative source of power through your automobiles battery vixen telescope rated 3a includes feffite coil not in photo. User manuals, guides and specifications for your vixen starbooks monitor, telescope. Vixen has reworked the design and manufacture of its innovative sxd mount. Program update information on star booktypes update. You can also simply do a search in the appstore for vixen co. Vixen starbooks manuals and user guides, monitor, telescope. With its driven gears and computer control, once set up then the star book type s controller provides the user access any area of sky including zenith, and then precisely track a celestial object across the sky. From the vixen s performance that evening, i believe two stars will have you pointing and tracking acceptably.
Immaculate vixen gpdx with starbook type s goto astromart. Vixen 12vdc cable vixen mounts with starbook s controllers. Apr 01, 2017 the star book ten image 2 represents the latest, most powerful, most capable, and the most current of the star book series of vixens goto computer controllers for the sphinx line of equatorial mounts. Catalogs 2018 vixen catalog in pdf format 2016 vixen binocular and spotting scope catalog in pdf format older catalogs. Vixen sphinx sx2 equatorial mount with starbook one first light. Program update information on star book types update information vixen producer of optics from astronomical telescopes and binoculars. Octagonal4stars pattern with reticle the vixen star book ten is the most advanced astronomical hand controller available and is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the night sky.
Kihasznaltsag miatt elado egy vixen star book type s kezi vezerlo, hozza kettengelyes vezerlessel, eredeti motorokkal vixen vagy a kinai eq3 mechanikahoz is alkalmazhato. Since near and deepsky objects appear to move at different speeds, the controller features celestial, solar, lunar, and kings rate tracking speeds, in addition to slew speeds from 0. Connecting the power supply cord will start up the star book s. Star book ten is for the sxd2, sxp, and atlux mounts. From the vixen s performance that evening, i believe two stars will. Vixen sphinx sx2 equatorial mount w star book 10 controller. Use the filters to see hotels in a specific area of flemish region, select a specific theme, brand, or hotel class from basic 1 star to luxury hotels 5 stars in flemish region enter your travel dates to view the best deals on hotels in flemish region while they last. Fetish model jade vixen visits the siriusxm studios on may 30, 2014 in new york city.
The vixen sx2 with star book ten astronomy technology today. Mount is immaculate except for the one extra large weight i bought on astromart. Here is a video of my vixen sxd telescope mount with stm32 onstep. Vixen gpd2 german equatorial mount, hal tripod and d2m. Starbook, starbook s and starbook ten are supported mounts. View and download vixen star book s instruction manual online. Vixen optics advanced polarism motorized eq mount with star. The other two weights one big and one small are original to the mount and are just as immaculate. The star book ten is the latest version of computer telescope control using star map graphics as a user interface, first introduced in the original star book first offered in 2003. In the advanced polaris mount this motor module replaces the manual slow motion control in the right ascension axis.
The star book ten features an intuitive star chart goto. Easy object navigation the star book has a list of well known objects in its database, including planets, constellations and numerous deep sky objects. Mount type toggles the control of the mount between an equatorial with polar alignment or no polar. Just set up the hardware, turn it on, index the mount to the night sky, select then your target on the screen, click the goto button and then the mount can point the attached telescope or camera to celestial objects automatically. This innovative hand controller offers astronomical navigation with a large fullcolor high definition lcd screen. Vixen sxd mount converted to stm32 onstep the baheyeldin. These are grouped together by type and are identified by name or object number. The gpd2 mount head is designed to accept vixen type, quickrelease, dovetail mount rails. Vixen starbook ten controller this is vixens newest hand held computerized.
Mount motion linked to star chart in scope mode, where telescope. Vixen sphinx sx2 mount with star book ten hand controller, white 0. The program version will appear on the initial setting screen of the star book right after you turn on the power. Before launching an automatic sequence, make sure the scope.
A comparison between the original vixen starbook and the replacement board nexsxd by mgastro. Wait for a period of one minute as the star book s and pc will automatically acquire information on networking. Firmware tab displays information on the detected mount type and firmware version. The star booktypes and pc acquire information on networking automatically. Penthouse pet jade vixen attends the confessions of the hundred hottest porn stars book launch party at ricks cabaret on june 14, 2011 in new york. The quieter stepping motors ensure you of smooth, quiet slewing with quick response to commands. During its most commercially successful period from 1987 to 1992, the band consisted of jan kuehnemund lead guitar, janet gardner lead vocals, rhythm guitar, share ross bass guitar, and roxy petrucci drums. Buy vixen optics sxp2 sphinx goto eq mount with star book ten featuring motorized computercontrolled eq mount, precision dualaxis stepper motor, star. Vixen axj goto mount with star book ten controller bresser. With the vixen starbook you will spend more time viewing and less time searching. Be aware that there are multiple version of the hand controller star book, types, and ten for multiple mounts gp, axd, skypod, etc.
Confirm that the following ip address and subnet mask numbers are displayed. Vixen also has a current comet location app, that is free, called comet book. At the initial menu screen, scroll down to about star book to confirm the current firmware version. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Vixen replaced the star book with a new one this week after a failed attempt to replace the backlight. Vixen telescope general accessories buy at adorama. The starbook ten is vixens innovative hand held computer controller for vixen sphinx mounts. Vixen star books instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Click the ok button and wait for between 2 and 5 minutes for the process to complete. Keep in mind that a 20 star object alignment takes about 30 minutes calculations for star alignment are based on the most reliable two stars or objects that you have chosen. Warning if the mount has to reverse, you may loose the computer remote control, and would then need to select physically the yesno buttons on the starbook. The firmware update may not work if any of the menus are open in the star book. Buy vixen optics sphinx sx2 equatorial mount with star book ten featuring motorized mount with hand controller, vixen dovetail saddle with 27 lb payload, star book ten controller, 5 tft lcd 800x480 resolution display, 272,342 celestial object database, multiple tracking speeds. If you start up an older star book and end up in scope mode without a sky chart.
Thank you for your purchase of a vixen star book s goto controller and motors set. In the system menu of the star booktypes, scroll down the cursor to select about star book and press select key to enter. My star book is identical and as brand new but the color of this mount is. Vixen star book type s sbs goto paket moj teleskop. Jade vixen photos and premium high res pictures getty images. The vixen sphinx sx2 equatorial mount features high precision mechanics to go with userfriendly operation. Vixen sphinx and star book worlds first go to control with integrated star map and lcd monitor fast cirrus logic cs89712 32 bit risc processor for fast. Likewise, if the star book keeps the defaults while plugged into a network, youll have to change your computers ipsubnet addresses as instructed on the vixen japan page. Product title star vixen womens elbow sleeve fauxwrap dress average rating. Vixen 12v dc cable for the sphinx, sphinx sdx, skypod, and gp mounts driven by the starbook s controller. Vixen skypod showing the star book type s console in its dock 66,142 bytes. Vixen s microstep motion control makes the rotation of the motors very accurate and smooth. Vixen optics sphinx sx2 equatorial mount with star book.
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