We supply a range of accessories and cables for the following telescope systems
Meade ETX, LX, DS & LXD telescopes
Synta EQ6, HEQ5, EQ5, EQ4 & EQ3-2 Mounts
Vixen Sphinx & Sky Sensor 2000 Mounts
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Vixen Sphinx 12V Power Cable for mount and Starbook |
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This cable provides power to a Vixen Sphinx mount or a Starbook from a cigarette lighter socket. It has a 3A reset-able electronic fuse backed up by a conventional 8A fuse. Theses are available in the following lengths 2m, 3m, 5m, 8m & 10m (other lengths are available to special order. Please email to enquire about pricing)
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| Sphinx Power Cable 2m | SPXP2 | £9.99 |
| Sphinx Power Cable 3m | SPXP3 | £10.99 |
| Sphinx Power Cable 5m | SPXP5 | £14.99 |
| Sphinx Power Cable 8m | SPXP8 | £17.99 |
| Sphinx Power Cable 10m | SPXP10 | £19.99 |
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Vixen Sky Sensor 2000 (SS2K) 12V Power Cable |
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This cable provides power to a Sky Sensor 2000 based mount from a cigarette lighter socket. It has a 3A reset-able electronic fuse backed up by a conventional 8A fuse. Theses are available in the following lengths 2m, 3m, 5m, 8m & 10m (other
lengths are available to special order. Please
email to enquire about pricing)
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Cable Length |
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| SS2K Power Cable 2m | SS2KP2 | £9.99 |
| SS2K Power Cable 3m | SS2KP3 | £10.99 |
| SS2K Power Cable 5m | SS2KP5 | £14.99 |
| SS2K Power Cable 8m | SS2KP8 | £17.99 |
| SS2K Power Cable 10m | SS2KP10 | £19.99 |
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PC Connection cable to fit Vixen Sky Sensor 2000 PC |
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Allows connection via standard 9 pin D type serial port on PC to SS2K PC to enable control from compatible applications. Plugs into RS232 port on SS2K control box, requires 9 pin serial port on PC. Theses are available in the following lengths 3m, 5m, 10m,15m & 20m (other lengths are available to special order. Please email to enquire about pricing)
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Cable Length |
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| SS2K serial Cable 3m | SS2KSR3 | £14.99 |
| SS2K serial Cable 5m | SS2KSR5 | £18.99 |
| SS2K serial Cable 10m | SS2KSR10 | £25.99 |
| SS2K serial Cable 15m | SS2KSR15 | £27.99 |
| SS2K serial Cable 20m | SS2KSR20 | £30.99 |
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Vixen Sky Sensor 2000 Motor Extension Cable Set |
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The purpose of this cable set is to provide a 5m extension between the standard SS2K motor plugs and the motor units on the mount, for those that want to use the SS2K controller at a distance from the mount. The set consists of 2 separate 5m or 8m cables for the RA and Dec motors, these are marked at both ends with coloured bands for easy identification of the cables in use. Please email for additional information
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| Length | Code |
Cost |
| 5m |
SS2K5MEXT |
£39.99 |
| 8m |
SS2K8MEXT |
£48.99 |
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Replacement Set of Leg Adjustment Bolts for 'P' Series Vixen Wooden Tripods |
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Set of 2.10 Firmware EPROMS for Skysensor 2000 and replacement Battery. Please ask for details of our upgrade and battery replacement service as cost is dependant on location.
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| SkySensor 200 V2.10 EPROM set | SS2KV210 | £45.00 |
| SkySensor Lithium Battery |
SS2KB |
£5.75 |
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Set of 3 Tripod Foot Pads |
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These 120mm diameter pads help to prevent the tips of the tripod leg sinking into soft ground or slipping on a hard surface, they also provide some degree if vibration absorption between the tripod and the ground. They are made from very durable glass reinforced nylon and have provision for 2 holes that can opened out to allow the pads to be pegged down for added stability.
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Cost |
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TPS120 |
£17.99 |
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Stainless Steel Counterweights for GP/GPE/GPDX/Sphinx |
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These counterweights are specifically made to fit the 20mm counterweight shaft and are made from Stainless steel with a stainless locking bolt and a brass pin to prevent marking the shaft. The standard sizes are 5.2Kg reduced diameter 4" (as shown in the picture), 5.2Kg standard diameter 6" and 12.5Kg standard diameter. There is also a 3Kg available to order. These counterweights also fit EQ3-2, EQ4 and EQ5 mounts. Other sizes are available to order so if you have a specific requirement please email us with your requirements As counterweights are only made to order please allow a minimum of 28 days for manufacture and delivery.
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Counterweight Size |
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| Stainless 3Kg Reduced | GPSSCW3N | POA |
| Stainless 5.2Kg Reduced | GPSSCW52N | £76.00 |
| Stainless 5.2Kg Standard | GPSSCW52S | POA |
| Stainless 12.5Kg Standard | GPSSCW12S | £136.00 |
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Replacement Set of Leg Adjustment Bolts for 'P' Series Vixen Wooden Tripods |
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A set of 3 replacement bolts for the 'P' series wooden tripods from Vixen. These are stainless steel replacements, but otherwise the same as the original part.
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VXPLB |
£10.99 |
