VIMPAZM

ES39901

Vixen Optics

Equipped with two fine adjustment handles for whole-circle slow-motion control on both axes, the Vixen Mobile Porta AZ Mount comes with a sturdy tripod that adjusts from 28 to 51" to accommodate a wide variety of users and viewing positions. As the name suggests, the Mobile Porta is optimized for travel with a folding fork-arm design and its ease of use helps to minimize the common support-system-oriented frustration often experienced when searching for and tracking celestial objects.It has an 8-pound payload capacity for smaller telescopes like refractors and Maksutov-Cassegrains, and is recommended for optical tube assemblies (OTAs) with a diameter of 119mm (4.6") or less for safe use. Its friction control system allows you to move the mount by hand without fumbling with locks or clutches and stays in place when it's released, and its slow-motion handles enable fine position adjustments while minimizing vibrations.Optimized for Mobility Light 8-pound weightArm can be rotated at 15 intervals to avoid having the telescope impeded by the slow-motion handlesFork arm folds without the use of tools for easy transport and storageMount Vixen-style dovetail saddleManual alt-azimuth designDual axis slow-motion handles enable precise adjustment to center subjectsFriction control system allows the mount to be moved by hand to any position without locks or clutches to worry about360 rotation horizontal wheel gearIncludes tool kit to adjust friction system based on OTA and accessories being usedRecommended for 119mm (4.6") and smaller OTAs8-pound payload capacityTripod Aluminum legs are lightweight and durableCompact two-stage legsAdjustable height from 28 to 51" (71.1-129.5cm)Center tray adds stability while offering a place for eyepieces, filters, and other accessories