iOptron SmartEQ Portable GOTO German Equatorial Mount

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iOptron SmartEQ Portable GOTO German Equatorial Mount Specifications

  • Latitude Adjustment Range

    0deg. - 62deg.

  • Azimuth Adjustment Range

    +/- 10deg.

  • Right Ascension Worm

    60mm, 120 teeth

  • Declination Worm

    60mm, 120 teeth

  • Motor Drive

    DC servo with optical encoder

  • Resolution

    0.5 arc seconds

  • Hand Controller

    Go2Nova 8408 with 59,000 objects database

  • Tracking

    Automatic

  • Speed

    1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x, MAX (-4deg./sec)

  • Counterweight Bar

    16mm

  • Dovetail

    Vixen-style

  • Tripod

    1.25" Stainless Steel (5.7 lb or 2.6 kg)

  • Power Consumption

    0.1A (Tracking), 0.3A(GOTO)

  • Power Requirement

    DC 9-12 V, 1 Amp

  • Battery

    8 AA alkaline batteries (for 16 hours of tracking)

  • Serial port

    Yes (on hand controller)

  • Firmware Upgrade

    Yes

  • Counterweight

    2 lbs / 0.91 kg for up to 8 lbs / 3.63 kg payload

  • Payload

    11 lbs / 4.99 kg, excluding counterweight

  • Mount Weight

    6.2 lbs / 2.72 kg

2 Accessories for iOptron SmartEQ Portable GOTO German Equatorial Mount

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  • Batteries & Power Supply (1)

About iOptron SmartEQ Portable GOTO German Equatorial Mount

The iOptron SmartEQ mount is the ultimate Grab N' Go German equatorial GoTo mount fitting into almost everyone's budget. It is ideal for visual observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and lightweight make travelling with the mount easy.

The SmartEQ is a fully computerized mount with a database of 59,000 objects. It offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate. SmartEQ is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.

iOptron SmartEQ Portable GOTO German Equatorial Mount Features

  • Specialized Grab N' Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
  • Portable, compact and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
  • Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
  • Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
  • Go2Nova 8408 controller with Advanced GoToNova Technology
  • Over 59,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
  • Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
  • Vixen-type dovetail saddle
  • 3/8" threads to fit on camera mount
  • Standard 1.25" heavy-duty stainless steel tripod