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Vixen has been making versions of the GP mount almost since the inception of the company. Originally the Polaris Mount, that evolved through refinements to the Great Polaris Mount and with further refinements now as the GPD2 Mount. As with all versions, the GPD2 incorporates the same care and precision that is evident in all Vixen products. This includes 100% inspection and testing on the drive gears of all mounts.You can rest assured that when you purchase a GPD2 mount it is going to work right out of the box. To give you added assurance when this mount is purchased through an authorized Vixen Optics dealer, your 5 year warranty is included.
Clear Skies, MrStarGuy |
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| The GPD2 equatorial mount is the stronger and heftier of the GP mounts. With its solid steel R. A. and Declination axes and brass worm gears, this mount will hold up to years of heavy use. In order to assure accurate tracking for astrophotography the worm gears are especially machined to a very high precision that minimizes periodic error. The GPD2 Mount is equipped with a polar axis scope with a built in illuminator. The GPD2 holds almost 50% more weight than the GP2. Add the D2M Motor Set for accurate Tracking. Read what "Astronomy and Photography Online" have to say about the GPD2 Mount. |
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Effective Sept. 1, 2010
FREE A80Mf WITH PURCHASE
GPD2 Mount with Vixen ED115S Optical Tube
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GPD2 Specifications:
| R.A. Slow Motion Axis |
144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| DEC Slow Motion Axis |
144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| R.A. Graduations |
10 min increments |
| DEC Graduation |
2 degree increments |
| Polar Axis Scope |
6x20mm, wide 8 degree field of view |
| Altitude Adjustment |
0 to 62 degrees (2 degree increments) |
| Aximuth Adjustment |
Double screw fine adjustment |
| Motor Drive |
Optional, with STARBOOK-S or D2M motor drive set |
| Maximum Loading Weight |
35 lbs. |
| Counterweight |
1.9 kg (4.2 lb) and 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs) |
| Weight |
8.5 kg/ 18.7 lbs (without counterweight) |
GPD2 Mount System Diagram |
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GPD2 Mount (Item #3991) $1099 |
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GPD2 Mount w/tripod (Item #3991HAL130) $1299 |
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GPD2 Mount w/ D2M Motor Set and Tripod (Item#3991M) $2199
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GPD2 Mount Accessories |
- Item #2576- SX Accessory Plate
- Item #2661 - Dovetail Tube Plate
- Item #2577 - 1.9 Kg Counterweight
- Item #2578 - 2.8 Kg Counterweight
- Item #2579 - 3.8 Kg Counterweight
- Item #3739 - SD-1 Single Axis Controller
- Item #3740 - Dual Axis Controller
- Item #3796 - Weight Shift Camera Bracket
- Item #3817 - GP Counterweight shaft .
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- Item #8800 - Flexible Handle
- Item #3752 - MT-1 RA Dec Motor
- Item #3828 - Manual Clutch
- Item #3909 - Half Pillar
- Item #5460 - Triangle Accessory Tray
- Item #7331 - Compass GP
- Item #3881 - GP Aluminum Case
- Item #3912 - 6x20 Polar Axis Scope
- Item #8619 - Battery Box
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