{"product_id":"vixen-mobile-porta-alt-azimuth-mount-for-telescope-with-tripod","title":"Vixen Mobile Porta Alt-Azimuth Mount for Telescope with Tripod","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the beauty of the night sky with a MOBILE PORTA! Highly compact and stable mount for grab and go observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MOBILE PORTA includes all the functions of the award wining PORTA II Mount and is more portable. The telescope can swing freely in both vertical and horizontal directions and remain in place through simple friction. The functional \"multi-arm\" single fork arm folds in to make for easy transport and strage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimple and intuitive operation by friction stop motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe friction stop allows you to move the optical tube by hand so that you can quickly point it at your target object and stop as you release. (The A70Lf optical tube is shown as an example.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow motion control handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe slow motion control handles of the MOBILE PORTA sllows for operating the mount in the whole-circle of the vertical and horizontal movements. It is helpful as used together with the friction stop mechanism when observing at high magnification. The position of the slow motion control handles can be changed if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMovable multiarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe direction of the multi-arm can be rotated in 15 degree intervals so that you can avoid interfering with the slow motion control handle or the optical tube. In addition, the vertical slow motion control handle can be moved outward, in the horizontal direction, to avoid interference with the horizontal slow motion control handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoldable mount head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mount head of the MOBILE PORTA can be folded for convenient storage or transport. The mount head is detachable from the tripod. The tTube and Tripod Bag 100, sold separately, is the perfect bag for storage and transport of your MOBILE PORTA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDovetail-plate attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Vixen's renowned dovetail-plate system, different optical tubes can be attached easily. The mount holds optical tubes weighing up to 3.5kgs stably.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessory tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe accessory tray holds small pieces such as eyepieces. It is very useful for observing in a dark site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alt-azimuth mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical and horizontal movements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worm and wheel gears with 90-teeth whole-circle movement, with tension adjustment screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical tube attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dovetail-plate system (with safety screw)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllowable loading weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 kgs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-section aluminum legs, adjustable from 72cm to 129cm in length (64cm to114cm in height), spread 35cm to 71cm in radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19cm x 15cm x 17cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 kgs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vixen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819611246876,"sku":"VX39901","price":415.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.magnumsports.com.au\/products\/vixen-mobile-porta-alt-azimuth-mount-for-telescope-with-tripod","provider":"Magnum Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}