iOptron Mounts and Accessories

This rod is needed for using counterweights on HEM27 and HEM44 mounts, allowing a higher payload.

• Fits HEM27 and HEM44 hybrid equatorial mounts
• Original counterweight bar for a CEM26/GEM28 mount
• 200 mm length

Counterweight for counterweight bars with 20 mm diameter

• Weight 4.5 kg
• Diameter of the central bore: 20 mm
• Suitable among others for: iOptron CEM25, iEQ30, AZ Mount Pro, MiniTower, ...
• Also suitable for other mounts with 20 mm counterweight shaft diameter.

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• iPolar electronic polarfinder
  
• Soft carrying case

Counterweight for counterweight bars with 38.5mm mm diameter

• Weight 10 kg
• Diameter of the central bore: 38.5 mm

With this adapter, you can install your mount onto the sturdy yet portable iOptron Tri-pier.

• Made of metal
• Tommy screw for locking the mount
• Mounting material supplied
• Tri-pier not included.

With this adapter, you can install your mount onto the sturdy yet portable iOptron Tri-pier.

• Made of metal
• Mounting material supplied
• Tri-pier not included.

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D style)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Carrying case

Tripod not included

The Literoc tripod from iOptron offers good stability with 1.75 inch steel tripod legs, it is compatible with CEM26, GEM28, HEM27, HAE29 mount.

• 1.75" stainless steel legs
• Adjustable height from 30" to 46"
• Metal accessory tray

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Soft carrying case

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

The CEM40 is optimized for mobile astronmy and astrophotography. It carries payloads of up to 18 kg with an own weight of only 7.2 kg (mount head).

• Center-balanced design for better lever arms
• Integrated electronic polar finder (iPolar)
• Payload up to 18 kg (telescope weight)
• Dual clamp for Vixen and Losmandy dovetail bars
• High-quality stepper motors for precise tracking and GoTo
• Go2Nova 8407+ hand controller with integrated heater (for flawless operation even in cold conditions)
• Permanent electronic correction of periodic error (PPEC)
• ST4 autoguiding port
• Internal cabling
• WiFi compatible (with optional adapter)
• Height-adjustable 1.5" steel field tripod and 4.5 kg counter weight included

Note: Some pictures show an older version of the mount

The CEM40 is optimized for mobile astronmy and astrophotography. It carries payloads of up to 18 kg with an own weight of only 7.2 kg (mount head).

• Center-balanced design for better lever arms
• Integrated electronic polar finder (iPolar)
• Payload up to 18 kg (telescope weight)
• Dual clamp for Vixen and Losmandy dovetail bars
• High-quality stepper motors for precise tracking and GoTo
• Go2Nova 8407+ hand controller with integrated heater (for flawless operation even in cold conditions)
• Permanent electronic correction of periodic error (PPEC)
• ST4 autoguiding port
• Internal cabling
• WiFi compatible (with optional adapter)
• Height-adjustable 1.75" LiteRoc steel field tripod and 4.5 kg counter weight included