Vixen Porta Mount II - Alt-Az Mount /Tripod Tall Plus
The Vixen Porta II Alt-Az Mount - Tall Plus is a solid altazimuth mount with a 20 lb payload capacity and features Slow Motion Flexible Handles to minimize vibrations and keep your view sharp. This is very useful in searching and tracking celestial objects. The Sky at Night says: "When moving the telescope around the sky with this mount, we found any vibrations quickly dampened down. The whole system was very stable, even when the tripod was at its maximum extended height". The mount head is easily removed to allow for a switch to a heavier tripod.
The extra height on this Tall-Plus version of the mount makes it ideal for refractors or taller individuals.
In addition, the Vixen Porta II Mount is a great mount for terrestrial viewing. With no locks or clutches, the gear drives make it a simple matter to precisely track a planet or a ship on the horizon by turning the elevation and/or azimuth control handles. The Porta II Mount features slow motion control of both axes, solid central bolt for easy tripod change, flex handles and accessory tray.
Vixen Porta Mount II - Altazimuth Tall Plus Features
- Solid altazimuth mount with a 20 lb. payload capacity
- Mount head is easily removed to allow for a switch to a heavier tripod
- Features slow motion control of both axes, solid central bolt for easy tripod change, flex handles and accessory tray
- With no locks or clutches, the gear drives make it a simple matter to precisely track a planet or a ship on the horizon by turning the elevation and/or azimuth control handles
- Great mount for terrestrial viewing and includes tool kit and aluminum tripod
Specifications:
Mount: Port II Altazimuth Mount
Tripod: Aluminum 2 section - adjustable; Extra Tall version of tripod
Height: 67 inches (170 cm) tall to the Altitude rotation point.
Shortest: 40 inches (100 cm)
Mount Weight: 15 lb including the tripod
Load Capacity: 20 lb
Vertical and Horizontal Slow Motion: 120 Tooth Wheel Gears whole circle movement; including a precision Friction control system
Telescope Attachment: Dove Tail Plate
Accessories: Flexible Slow Motion Handles (2), Accessory Tray, Tool Kit
Vixen Optics Product Number: 5863TALLPLUS
