iOptron Mounts and Accessories

The counterweight set is helpful for the SkyTracker Pro for balancing heavy cameras or small telescopes.

• Fits to the SkyTracker Pro
• We recommend the package with loads of 2 kg and more
• With this, you can get the load perfectly into equilibrium

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

The transportable GoTo mount # G281B1 weighs only 4.5 kg, but can carry telescopes up to 12.7 kg, it is suitable for astrophotography and observation.

• Proven design as German Equatorial Mount (GEM) for familiar operation without changeover
• High payload and minimum mount weight
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Low periodic error (< ± 10 arc seconds)
• Payload of 12.7 kg (28 lbs) with the mount-only weight of 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
• 10º 70° latitude operation
• Stepper motor with low power consumption
• Integrated optical polar scope AccuAlign
• Polar alignment routine for those who can?t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8409 controller with GOTONOVA® GOTO technology and hand controller with large LC display
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Deluxe LiteRoc tripod with 1.75" Stainless steel legs (7.5 kg)

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!
• 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

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

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
• Hard case in the scope of delivery

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
• Optical encoders allow Realtime PEC
• 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

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.5 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 18 lbs (8.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy LiteRoc stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• High-precision stepper motors for precise positioning and tracking
• Optical encoders allow Realtime PEC
• PEC < 0.25 arcseconds (rms) due to Realtime PEC
• Go2Nova 8407+ hand controller with built-in heater
• 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

New: ready to mate with Intel® NUC minicomputer at the front of the dovetail saddle seamlessly with the cable management system

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.5 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 18 lbs (8.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy LiteRoc 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 Go2Nova 8410 is the latest hand box for iOptron SkyHunter travel mounts.

• suitable for: iOptron SkyHunter mounts
• large 8-line LCD screen
• works even at low temperatures
• 9 different slewing speeds
• easy and precise alignment

This module equips your mount with a 32-channel receiving system for the Global Positioning System (GPS).

• adds GPS functionality to the CEM26/GEM28
• is also a replacement module for CEM40/GEM45
• 32-channel configuration for quick and precise locating
• comes with connection cable

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