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Review Summary
0deg. - 62deg.
+/- 10deg.
60mm, 120 teeth
60mm, 120 teeth
DC servo with optical encoder
0.5 arc seconds
Go2Nova 8408 with 59,000 objects database
Automatic
1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x, MAX (-4deg./sec)
16mm
Vixen-style
1.25" Stainless Steel (5.7 lb or 2.6 kg)
0.1A (Tracking), 0.3A(GOTO)
DC 9-12 V, 1 Amp
8 AA alkaline batteries (for 16 hours of tracking)
Yes (on hand controller)
Yes
2 lbs / 0.91 kg for up to 8 lbs / 3.63 kg payload
11 lbs / 4.99 kg, excluding counterweight
6.2 lbs / 2.72 kg


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.