Mounts

The # C262A3 CEM26 from iOptron carries telescopes up to 12 kg at only 4.5 kg own weight. The mount is ideal for mobile use.

• Unique design, Center Balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM) for maximum payload and minimum mount weight.
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Accurate tracking for astrophotography
• Adjustable counterweight rod for operation from 0º latitude
• Integrated iOptron iPolarTM electronic polar finder
• Polar alignment routine for those who cannot see Polaris
• Go2Nova® 8409 control with advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology with 212,000 objects stored in memory and large LC display
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in WiFi
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Stable 1.75" LiteRoc heavy duty stainless steel tripod
• Hard 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
• Hard case in the scope of delivery

• Payload Capacity: 25kg (EQ and AZ modes)
• Go-To Capability: EQ and AZ modes
• Synscan Handset Database: over 42,900 celestial objects
• PEC control in EQ mode
• Autoguider Port : Yes
• DSLR Electronic Shutter Release Port : Yes
• Motor Type: DC12V stepper motors
• Patented Dual-Encoder design allows manual movement without losing positional information
  Polar alignment: via software control or supplied polar scope
• Alignment methods: 1, 2 or 3 star alignment (EQ) / brightest star or 2 star alignment (AZ)
  Telescope Connection: 2 x dual-fit saddle plates supplied accepting 45mm & 75mm dovetail bars