The Starguy consists of the Vixen Mount PORTA II without tripod in combination with the large Vixen Aluminum tripod SXG-HAL130.
The Porta II is the Mercedes among azimuth mounts: beautifully designed, very solidly constructed and proven thousands of times over!
If you are looking for a simple mount that can be quickly packed, easily transported and set up, the Porta II is the right choice. It can safely support smaller optics up to 5 kg and 16 cm outer diameter. You can easily move your telescope in azimuth and elevation by hand, and thanks to the friction brake, the mount holds the set elevation angle firmly in place.
The Porta II has two handles for fine adjustment and tracking. The position of the handles is variable, so you can ergonomically adapt your Porta II to different optical tubes.
The tool included in the scope of delivery is required to adjust the fine adjustment position or the friction brake. The Porta II has a small storage compartment for this purpose.
The Porta II mount can be detached from the tripod with a simple screw. This can be done easily by hand with a non-slip screw, so that you can transport the tripod and mount separately and still be ready for use quickly.
The PORTA II is equipped with the prism rail system introduced by Vixen. Most telescope manufacturers have adopted this system, so you can use virtually any optical tube.
Azimuth mounts are ideal for quick, mobile use of small optics. They owe their popularity to their intuitive operation, light weight and the fact that they take up very little space. The Porta II is the best choice for this type of mount!
SX-HAL130 aluminium tripod: Strong aluminium section legs and a large receiving area for SX and SXD mounts ensure very high torsional rigidity. This result can be seen immediately when the tripod is used for astrophotography - vibration becomes a thing of the past. For the taller among us, the height adjustability of 81 to 130cm really comes into its own. With a weight of only 5.5 kg, it is wonderful for use on excursions.
