iOptron GoTo mounts, travelling mounts and accessories
iOptron offers innovative mounts and accessories for astronomy and astrophotography. APM Telescopes is authorised dealer in Germany and offers full service and support.
The # 8032 Mini Pier und tripod extension from iOptron is suitable for both equatorial and azimuth mounts and increases the distance mount to tripod by 20 centimeters.
The Mini Pier raises the mounts position by 200 mm and prevents collisions of longer telescopes with a tripod.
Suitable for: CEM70, CEM60, iEQ45 and iEQ45 Pro, AZ Mount Pro, MiniTower, MiniTower II, MiniTower Pro, ?
also suitable for iEQ30/iEQ30 Pro (won´t fit on iEQ30 tripod, may limit low latitude application)
The Mini Pier matches the Tri-Pier, iEQ45 and iEQ60 tripods and MiniTower tripods.
The iOptron SkyGuider PRO allows you to take long exposures with your DSLR or CCD camera to capture stunning images of the night sky. Aligning to the celestial pole is especially easy thanks to the iPolar system.
All metal mechanical structure
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8? or 1/4? threads
Payload 11 lbs (5 kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
Detachable alt-az base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
The iPolar electronic polar finder for precise polar alignment is in included in the scope of delivery.
4 tracking speeds (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar)
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation
The iOptron SkyTracker Pro makes astrophotography easy and allows taking impressive images of the night sky. Aligning to the celestial pole is especially easy thanks to the iPolar system.
Configure the SkyTracking according to your needs. Order suitable accessories via the options list -see below.
The SkyTracker Pro can be loaded with equipment up to 3 kg with optional counterweight
A polar wedge with fine adjustment and the electronic polar scope iPolar for precise polar alignment are already included in the scope of delivery
The SkyTracker has an internal rechargable battery (up to 24 hours operation). You don´t have to worry about the power supply.
The SkyTracker fits directly to photo tripods and astronomical tripods. Tripod recommendations can be found in the accessories section.
The camera is connected by using a ball head, we recommend the TS-BH-51AT (see accessories section)
The camera is connected via a ball head - see options
Particularly easy operation guarantees a lot of fun with astrophotography from the outset, at a setup-time of only a few minutes
Sidereal tracking, 1/2 speed for foreground highlights, solar and lunar speed for northern and southern hemisphere
Practical carrying bag for storing and transport is included