Subject: Friend, Have you heard about the New Vixen Polarie?

Hello Friend,

We are proud to introduce The Vixen Polarie Star Tracker for Astrophotography. This compact mount platform allows you to capture night scapes and star images with ease.

Set up is simple. The Polarie attaches to a standard camera tripod and can accept any digital camera weighing up to 3.5lbs. Using the included compass on the Polarie, orient the mount to face north. The Polarie features a North Star alignment window that you point at Polaris. The Polarie can also use a polar scope for alignment. Once set, the Polarie tracks with the motion of the stars to eliminate star trailing on your images resulting in sharp images of the Universe. The Polarie uses very accurate stepping motors and operates on 2 AA batteries.

Polarie is designed to not only be functional, but also to be compact and attractive. The Polarie has a smooth, good looking design. The unit has no visible screws and although, not waterproof, it is designed to function in most weather conditions.

 

Polarie Body Only(Item 35505)

Price: $499

Best of all, the Vixen Polarie is in stock right now at Khan Scope.
To order Toll Free Call 1 800 580 7160 or
local 416 783 4140


Type Star Tracker
Tracking Mode Celestial tracking rate 1/2 of celestial tracking rate. Solar tracking rate Mean solar time Lunar tracking rate Mean lunar time Usable in both northern and southern hemispheres
Wheel Gear 57.6mm diameter aluminum alloy axis with full-circle 144-tooth
Worm gear 9mm diameter high tension brass
Bearings 2 pieces
Drive Pulse Motor (Stepper Motor)
Maximum Loading weight 3.4lbs
Polar sight hole About 8.9ᄚ field of view
Standard accessory Compass
Working voltage 2 x AA-size batteries DC2.4^3.0V
External power supply DC4.4^5.25V
Electricity consumption DCᅬVᅬA (At a loading weight of 1.5kg 3.3 lbs)
Duration of operation About 4hours:At 20 C (68 F) degrees temperature, a 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) loading weight with use of Alkaline batteries
Dimensions 95ᅲ137ᅲ58mm (3.7x5.9x2.3 inches)
Weight 1.4 lbs (without batteries)

Optional accessory: A dedicated polar axis scope for Polarie, is available for $275

Polarie with Tripod (Item 35505P1)
$749

Tripod for Polarie (if purchased as a package)
Model M-178V
Legs 4 section
Minimum Tripod Length 555mm (22")
Working Height Adjustable from 540mm to 1,780mm (21.2 to 70 inches)
Elevator pole extension Geared part 200mm (7.9 ), Friction up and down part Center column 290mm (11.4 )
Camera thread size UNC1/4 inch
Maximum loading weight About 3.0kg (6.6 lbs)
Weight Tripod 1.98kg without pan head (4.3 lbs)
QHD-33 Ball head 130g (4.5oz)
QHD-43 Ball head:158g (5.5 oz
Suggested accessory QHD-43 Ball head Pre-installed on the tripod head QHD-33


Tripod in pics is not included and is optional.

PS Richard Fienberg did an excellent review of this product in the March 2012, Sky and Telescope Magazine.
Be sure to check it out!
   
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