This stunning alt-azimuth mount from Vixen offers ease of use and quick setup. You don't need to polar align your mount, balance any counterweights or even set the mount up horizontally - just put it down wherever you wish to observe and start doing what you came to do: Observe! Its compact dimensions make this mount an ideal choice for travelling. Porta II now has detachable head, ideal for storage and travelling.

Good Mount for Beginners:-
For beginners nothing is equally important as ease of use. As a result this mount is a hot recommendation for everyone new to astronomy. It is particularly recommended if you do not want to have to think about how to operate your mount. You will be able to use it easily from the first night on.

Flexible Use - Also Suited for Nature Observing
Aside from its astronomical use the Porta II Mount is also excellently suited for terrestrial use. With its slow-motion controls you can easily track themovements of a flying bird.

Slow Motion Controls
You want to track stars at high magnifications? Or follow the movements of a ship or a flying bird? Either way you will love the slow-motion controls provided with the Porta II Mount. Just turn the slow motion knobs on either axis for a smooth, precise movement.

Quick Release Device
Telescopes or other instruments are mounted by means of a quick release device. Attaching them to the mount thus takes only a few seconds, as does breaking down the setup. Likewise the quick release device allows you to balance the instrument more easily. Several different combinations of tube and mount are available and people are making new combinations daily.
Vixen Porta II Mount with slow motion controls in both axes

Specifications

Weight 5.5 kgs including tripod
you can move the instrument in any position, including the zenith
precise slow motion controls through worm gear
adjustable friction clutch in both axes - you do not have to clamp the axes
load capacity approx. 5kgs

Tripod supplied with the Porta II Mount

The mount comes with a sturdy aluminium tripod. The tripod is adjustable in height from approx. 90 - 130cm