iOptron CEM25 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount with 1.5" Tripod and Hard Case, 27lbs Capacity

SKU: ATI7100EHC

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?John R : it has all of the features I was looking for as well as GPS.

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iOptron CEM25 Specifications

  • Mount

    Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount

  • Payload

    27lbs / 12.25kg, exclude counterweight

  • Worm wheel

    Right Ascension/Declination: Pie 88mm, 144 teeth aluminum

  • Axis shaft

    Right Ascension/Declination: Pie 35mm steel

  • Bearing

    Right Ascension/Declination: Pie 55mm ball bearing

  • Worm gears

    Brass

  • Motor drive

    1.8 deg. stepper motor, 128x microdivision

  • Resolution

    0.14 arc seconds

  • Transmission

    Synchronous belt

  • Latitude adjustment range

    0-60 deg.

  • Azimuth adjustment range

    +/-10 deg.

  • GPS

    Internal 32-channel GPS

  • Polar Scope

    AccuAlign dark field illuminated

  • Level indicator

    Level bubble

  • Hand Controller

    Go2Nova 8408 with 59000 objects database

  • PEC

    Yes

  • Tracking

    Automatic

  • Speed

    1x,2x,8x,16x,64x,128x,256x,512x, MAX 1440x

  • Counterweight shaft

    Pie 20mm

  • Tripod

    1.5" Stainless Steel

  • Dovetail saddle

    Spring loaded Vixen-style

  • Power consumption

    Tracking: 0.35A, GOTO: 0.6A

  • Power requirement

    12V DC(9 -15V), 1.5Amp

  • AC adapter

    100V -240V

  • Serial port

    Yes (on hand controller)

  • Autoguide port

    Yes

  • Firmware upgrade

    Yes

  • PC computer control

    Yes (ASCOM)

  • Operation temperature

    -10 to 40 deg. C / 14 to 104 deg. F

  • Weight

    Counterweight: 10.4lbs / 4.72kg
    Tripod: 5kg / 11.02lbs
    Mount: 10.4lbs / 4.72kg

About iOptron CEM25

Center-balanced Equatorial Mount, a mount whisper quiet and light weight! The mount uses up to 60% less GOTO power consumption than other mounts in category. The "Z" design mount puts the weight of the payload at the center of gravity allowing for greater natural stability. Given its payload capacity, this means the "Z" designed mount is unusually light. A nice benefit when setting up at a remote site. Other features include an adjustable counterweight bar to prevent obstruction with the tripod. And polar aligning is quick and accessible all the time since the polar scope is not blocked by the declination shaft.

The CEM25 is equipped with the latest advanced GOTONOVA GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. Its database includes over 59,000 objects. The Go2Nova Hand Controller is intuitive to use and its large 4-line LCD screen simplifies the process of setting telescopes and locating objects.

iOptron CEM25 Features

  • A new design Center-Balanced equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
  • Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers
  • Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force
  • Gear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes for easy balancing when disengaged
  • Adjustable counterweight shaft for 0deg. latitude operation
  • Stepper motor with low power consumption
  • New electronics and control adapter from CEM60
  • iOptron AccuAlign calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
  • Polar alignment routine for those who can't see the Pole Star
  • Go2Nova 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA GOTO Technology
  • Integrated ST-4 auto guiding port
  • Built-in 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer control
  • Spring loaded Vixen-style saddle
  • Standard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg), optional 2 inch tripod (8kg)
  • Die-cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
  • Hard case included
  • Optional PowerWeight rechargeable battery pack
  • Optional StarFi Wi-Fi adapter for full function control via Smartphone/Tablet/Computer

Key Features

  • Spring loaded gear system
  • Gear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes for easy balancing when disengaged
  • Adjustable counterweight shaft for 0deg. latitude operation
  • New electronics and control adapter from CEM60
  • Polar alignment routine for those who can't see the Pole Star
  • Go2Nova 8408 controller

What's in the box:

  • iOptron CEM25 Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount
  • Hard Case
  • Go2Nova 8408 Hand Controller
  • 10.4lbs Counterweight
  • Counterweight Shaft
  • Dark Field Illuminating LED Cable
  • AC Adapter (100V-240V)
  • 2x Controller Cable
  • Serial Cable
  • Short Latitude Adjustment Knob
  • 1.5" Tripod
  • Tripod Spreader
  • iOptron 2 Year Limited Warranty