The ATLUX Mount is a midsized Go-To equatorial mount that incorporates the STAR BOOK Hand Controller. The mount is designed and manufactured to offer the best slewing and tracking performance in an easily transportable package.

The counterweight shaft is retractable for transport and storage. With a maximum load capacity of 34kgs, the Atlux is ideal as a solid platform for long exposure astrophotography. Accuracy, smooth & quiet operation and an sleek design make the Atlux attractive.

VIXEN STARBOOK

Features and menu options are displayed on the large color screen and are easily navigated with simple buttons on the controller. The STAR BOOK is amazingly easy to use and makes the ATLUX accessible to a wide range of ages and experience levels. 

The actual periodic motion was recorded.The image shows the motion for 2 worm-gear periods in sidereal-time driving for 16 minutes. The star image is blurred due to a very strong wind, but there are few small-scale variations in the periodic motion with +/- 8 arc seconds. PEC function was also used to record data with a 200-x tracking correction. The result showed a dramatically powerful correction." (Approximately +/- 2 arc seconds)

Specifications:

R.A Slow Motion Axis
 180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement   
DEC slow motion axis
 180 tooth wheel gears whole circle movement    
R.A Coordinates Display
 On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 min. increments   
DEC Coordinates Display
 On the screen of STAR BOOK, 0.1 arc min. increments   
Polar Axis Scope
 6x20mm, wide 8 degrees field of view   
Altitude Adjustment
 0 deg. to 72 deg. ( 2 degree increments, 3 step elevation)   
Azimuth Adjustment
 Double-screw fine adjustment   
Telescope control system  STAR BOOK Controller   
Power Source  DC12 volts, 0.4 to 1.7 amperes   
Maximum loading weight  75 lbs.   
Counterweight 3.5 kg (7.71 lbs) x 1 and 7 kg (15.4 lb) x 1   
Weight
19.7 kg (43.4 lb) without counterweight