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Vixen AXJ Encoder ES37913-SO – Precision Encoder Kit for AXJ Equatorial Mount

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Description

The Vixen AXJ Encoder ES37913-SO upgrades your AXJ equatorial mount for high‑precision, reliable tracking and smooth manual slewing. By installing this encoder kit, you enable the mount to accurately monitor its position, maintain full compatibility with your mount controller, and achieve superior tracking performance — even during long astrophotography sessions without autoguiding.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Enhanced tracking accuracy: The RA encoder delivers a resolution of 0.1 arc‑seconds, enabling detection and correction of subtle periodic motion for highly stable celestial tracking.

  • Low periodic error: Typical periodic error with the encoder installed is less than 0.5 arc‑seconds (rms) — enabling long‑exposure deep‑sky imaging with minimal drift.

  • Manual slewing without breaking GoTo sync: With encoders, you can loosen the clamp levers and move the optical tube by hand; the mount controller stays synchronized with the telescope’s orientation, making manual repositioning smooth and easy.

  • Integrated, compact design: The encoder units fit entirely inside the mount body — they don’t change the overall size or shape of the mount, so portability and storage remain unchanged.

  • Sturdy, accessory‑ready build: Comes as a full set for both RA and DEC axes, including all necessary sensors and mounting hardware — ideal for advanced astrophotographers upgrading their setup.

Who It’s For

  • Owners of the Vixen AXJ equatorial mount who want to push their astrophotography quality higher — especially for long exposures of deep‑sky objects.

  • Observers who want the flexibility to manually reposition the telescope while maintaining GoTo tracking and mount alignment.

  • Astrophotographers seeking reliable, precise tracking without always relying on autoguiders.

Specifications

Specification / Item Detail
Compatible Mount Vixen AXJ Equatorial Mount
RA Encoder Resolution 0.1 arc‑seconds
Typical Periodic Error (with Encoder) < 0.5 arc‑seconds (rms)
Installation Fully internal — no change to mount size or external shape
Included Encoder units for RA & DEC axes, mounting hardware & required sensors
Best Use Long‑exposure astrophotography, manual slewing + GoTo, precise tracking without autoguiding

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Order Shipment:

If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within five business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at shipping@telescopewolves.com.

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All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If your order has shipped, you (the buyer) will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.

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Product Warranty Policies

We also offer warranties from each of our partners (to ensure that you enjoy the products as much as we do).

Vixen's Warranty :

Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:

  • Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
  • Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty

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Bresser's Warranty :

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Explore Scientific's Warranty :

Explore Scientific offers a limited USA one year Warranty, which also converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty. Product must be registered within 60 days of purchase for this warranty to apply.

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If used as directed, your DayStar filter is guaranteed for ten years. Should the filter become inoperative due to optical or mechanical failure, Daystar will repair the filter or replace it with an equivalent filter at no repair cost to the customer.

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