Vixen GP

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Brand and Model:	Vixen GP
Price ($USD):	~700
Type:	Equatorial
Attributes:	Motorized PEC Goto
Electric Power:	-
Weight (lbs.):	?
Description:	"This is a real equatorial mount equipped with a polar axis scope which makes it easy to achieve the polar alignment. By using an optional motor drive on this mount, you can track celestial objects automatically. It is most suitable for a long time observation or photography. Optional encoders and "Stellar Guide" are usable. " Max Weight: ~15lbs. Vixen's Equatorial Mounts Page Dave's Astronomy Review of the GP Improving the CG5 Mount (some applicable info for GP owners) Paul Laughton's SP/GP Page

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Vixen GP

When compared directly to the chinaclone CG-5 it's a pure 10!!!

Think by yourself!

Lamont

Overall Rating: 10
Performance:10 Ease of Use:10 Value:10
Weight: 5 (Veritable Vote)
Date: 08/23/2006 03:00:37 am PST
By: Shadow
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Vixen GP

These are very good mounts. I used one underneath a TV-85, an Orion 102mm f/9 Flourite and an Astro-Physics StarFire 102. The GP handled them all, though I needed a 2nd counterweights for the 102s. I don't think much of the drives & controllers. They come with almost useless power packs and they're really only good for fine slewing. If you want anything more than thata, then invest in a SkySensor computer. That combination would make a pretty good mount. Another excellent enhancement is the Universal Astronomics tripod that came with my GP. I moved to a larger mount and sold my GP, but I kept the tripod.

Overall Rating: 7
Performance:7 Ease of Use:7 Value:8
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 12/24/2003 07:57:52 pm PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.149.94)
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