Vixen RA motor with Star Book One controller (47793)

The Vixen RA motor with Star Book One controller is an upgrade for the Advanced Polaris mount, replacing the manual slow motion control on the right ascension axis. This modular motor system is easy to install or remove and is designed to work seamlessly with the mount, eliminating the need for third-party motors or gears. The motor connects internally and is controlled by the included Star Book One hand controller, providing smooth, automated tracking for both observation and astrophotography.

The Star Book One controller offers a range of features, including variable tracking speeds for sidereal, lunar, solar, and time-lapse photography. It also includes backlash compensation, an autoguider port, periodic error correction (PEC), and a built-in red LED light for night use. The controller is user-friendly, with four arrow buttons for direct control, a two-line LCD display with adjustable red background, and an English-language menu. The system allows for high-precision tracking and supports autoguiding for long-exposure imaging.

If you wish to motorize the declination axis as well, a separate declination motor module is required. For the SX2 mount, all motors are already installed.

Star Book One Controller Details

• Dimensions: 13.7 x 6.5 x 2.1 cm

• Weight: 110 g

• CPU: 32-bit CISC Processor

Key Features

• Four arrow buttons for direct motor control

• Two-line LCD display with adjustable red background for night vision

• English menu language

• Multiple tracking speeds, including hemisphere-specific rotation direction

• Four selectable slewing speeds for targeting objects

• Backlash compensation for precise control

• Supports autoguiding

• Periodic Error Correction (PEC) for improved tracking accuracy

Specifications

• Motor type: Stepper motors

• RA worm gear teeth: 140

• Weight: 630 g

This motor and controller combination is ideal for those seeking precise, automated tracking and easy operation for both visual observation and astrophotography with the Advanced Polaris mount.