Vixen AP-SM Equatorial Mount + Starbook One + Tripod — Brand New

This is an incredible find: a top-tier motorized equatorial mount/controller/tripod package originally purchased in late 2022 but never used — with all components brand new in unopened (!) and undamaged factory boxes.

• Vixen's U.S. distributors are currently selling the AP-SM mount, with R.A. motor module and Star Book One controller, for $1,322.99 (plus sales tax) and the APP-TL130 Tripod for $273.99 (plus sales tax)
  
  
• Buy it here at an overall 30% discount to those prices (factoring in estimated 6.5% sales tax if items bought from retailer)

Visit Vixen Optics' global website for in-depth information on the main items included in this listing:

• AP-SM Equatorial Mount (item 399373), consisting of all items shown in the 5th photo, in original unopened factory box
  
  
• APP-TL130 Tripod (item 251919) in original unopened factory box; lightweight and portable 3-section aluminum tripod is compatible with Vixen AP, GP2, and Porta II mounts  

Listing also includes (mainly for provenance) the white envelope and its contents (Vixen 2023 Astronomical Calendar, Vixen promotional circular, and info sheet on the Eye-Bell astronomy shop in Japan where the items were originally purchased) that were packed in outer shipping box shown in photos.

**Please note: THIS IS NOT A GO-TO SETUP. And although the Star Book One controller has dual-axis tracking capabilities, when used with the AP-SM it performs right ascension (R.A.) tracking only, with any declination axis adjustments performed manually. However, the modular Vixen AP system allows for upgrading the AP-SM to perform dual-axis tracking with the addition of a declination axis motor module (not included in this listing).**   Immediate payment by PalPal only. I'll pay for UPS ground shipping (within the continental U.S. only). Both factory boxes shown will be padded and shipped inside a larger box. ** Adult signature required on delivery.**



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