Vixen SXD2 video guiding standalone system $5500
Created: 9/6/2024

Complete stand-alone astrophotography setup.

Vixen SXD2 with Advance Unit for video guiding and DSLR control.
Custom StarBook Ten firmware done for me by Vixen, that allows the SB10 to be used without the mount connected, used for testing software.
StarBook One controller for quick setup of the mount if you like.
Vixen video camera with 2.4x extender attached to a Mini Borg 50 guide scope. 1.25” nose piece also included but not used for guiding.
Vixen SX half pier, HAL130 tripod with bag.
3 Vixen SX counterweights, one of each size. Middle size one in the picture works for the SVX80T setup.
StarBook TEN hard case.
StarBook TEN tripod leg holder.

Canon 60Da DSLR, original owner, with extra battery and charger.

William Optics FLAT4 0.8x reducer flattener, adjustable for other focal length scopes, set at 76 for SVX80T. Has adapter to screw into the SVX80T Feather Touch focuser. Adapter has 48mm threads for a 2” filter also.
William Optics diffraction spikes cap for SVX80T. Stellarvue lens cap also included.
Stellarvue Feather Touch focuser 2” end piece with 1.25” adapter.
Cables for video connections to SB10 Advance Unit.
Cables for both Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras connection to SB10 Advance Unit.

Stellarvue SVX80T APO with case.
William Optics DURA-BRIGHT DB15 2” diagonal.

Original boxes and manuals for everything.

Total purchase was around $7300.
Selling for $5500 plus shipping, PayPal fee included.

This setup worked very well for me over the years when I went to observing sites.
Also have used without using the guider and doing 30 second exposures ISO 6400 and had excellent results.

I suggest you write down the video guiding settings before changing them so you have a good starting point to go back to. I found what I have now worked best with the Mini Borg 50.

Selling because of family medical reasons.

Thanks for looking,
William

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Video guiding setup on Vixen SXD2 mount

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SXD2 video guiding setup
Mount, half pillar, tripod & case

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Star Book TEN with tripod leg holder

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Star Book TEN with tripod leg holder closeup

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Star Book ONE controller

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Star Book TEN video guide screen

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Canon 60Da DSLR and extra battery

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SVX80T 2" and 1.25" adapter

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William Optics FLAT4 0.8x adjustable reducer/flattener
with custom threaded adapter for feather touch focuser on SVX80T

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William Optics diffraction spikes focus mask and lens cap

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Star Book TEN case and SXD2 counter weights

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Nikon DSLR release cable and other parts

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Stellarvue SVX80T with FeatherTouch 2.5" focuser

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FeatherTouch 2.5" focuser

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SVX80T lens

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SVX80T in case

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SVX80T optics report

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SVX80T Helix Nebula

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M8 in Sagittauius
Telescope: Stellarvue SV80S
Guide Scope: ZWO 60 w/ 2.4x extender
Lens: William Optics FLAT4 at 0.8x reducer/flattener
Mount: Vixen SXD2 using video guiding x1, 5 5, 5 5, 10 10, 0.5, 10
Camera: Canon 60Da ISO 3200
Exposure: 35 Mins. (70 at 30 secs.)
Processing: ImagesPlus 6.5
Location: MHO
Date: 08-Jul-2018