Mounts & Tripods

• Aperture 30 mm
• Focal length 120 mm
• 1280x960 pixels
• 6.44 arc seconds / pixel
• ASCOM guiding (no ST-4 guiding)
• Only 200 g

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

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)
• iPolar
  
• 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 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 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

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

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 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

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 2.8 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 2.8 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
• 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!
• 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 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 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 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

The mobile mount iOptron CEM 70 is a further development of the proven CEM60 with even higher load capacity

• Payload up to 31.8 kg
• Weight of the head 13.6 kg
• Lattitude adjustment range 0°-70°
• Maximum slew speed 3.75 °/sec
• Integrated iPolar electronic polar finder
• High-precision stepper motors for precise positioning and tracking
• Optical encoders allow Realtime PEC
• Go2Nova 8407 hand controller with built-in heater
• PEC +/- 0.3 arcseconds - further improvement of tracking by Permanent PEC
• 32-channel GPS
• Integrated ST-4 level autoguider interface
• Cables are installed in the mount
• Quick release coupling suitable for Losmandy and Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bars
• Delivery in aluminum transport case

The mobile mount iOptron CEM 70 is a further development of the proven CEM60 with even higher load capacity

• Payload up to 31.8 kg
• Weight of the head 13.6 kg
• Lattitude adjustment range 0°-70°
• Maximum slew speed 3.75 °/sec
• Integrated iPolar electronic polar finder
• iGuider built in Autoguider
  
• High-precision stepper motors for precise positioning and tracking
• Go2Nova 8407 hand controller with built-in heater
• PEC +/- 3.5 arcseconds - further improvement of tracking by Permanent PEC
• 32-channel GPS
• Integrated ST-4 level autoguider interface
• Cables are installed in the mount
• Quick release coupling suitable for Losmandy and Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bars
• Delivery in aluminum transport case

The mobile mount iOptron CEM 70 is a further development of the proven CEM60 with even higher load capacity

• Payload up to 31.8 kg
• Weight of the head 13.6 kg
• Lattitude adjustment range 0°-70°
• Maximum slew speed 3.75 °/sec
• Integrated iPolar electronic polar finder
• High-precision stepper motors for precise positioning and tracking
• Go2Nova 8407 hand controller with built-in heater
• PEC +/- 3.5 arcseconds - further improvement of tracking by Permanent PEC
• 32-channel GPS
• Integrated ST-4 level autoguider interface
• Cables are installed in the mount
• Quick release coupling suitable for Losmandy and Vixen/EQ5 style dovetail bars
• Delivery in aluminum transport case

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

iOptron # 7300 CEM120 An extraordinary innovation in mount design...Now with a new payload!

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Payload of 115 lbs (52 kg) with the mount weight of 57 lbs (26 kg)
• Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• Polar alignment routine for those who can´t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec and permanent periodic error correction
• Built-in WiFi and LAN for remote operation
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port and GPS
• Losmandy Level telescope connection

iOptron # 7300 CEM120 An extraordinary innovation in mount design...Now with a new payload!

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Payload of 115 lbs (52 kg) with the mount weight of 57 lbs (26 kg)
• Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• Polar alignment routine for those who can´t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec and permanent periodic error correction
• Built-in WiFi and LAN for remote operation
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port and GPS
• Losmandy Level telescope connection

iOptron # 7300 CEM120 An extraordinary innovation in mount design...Now with a new payload!

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Payload of 115 lbs (52 kg) with the mount weight of 57 lbs (26 kg)
• Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• Polar alignment routine for those who can´t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec and permanent periodic error correction
• Built-in WiFi and LAN for remote operation
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port and GPS
• Losmandy Level telescope connection

The # 8923ACC tripod from iOptron offers good stability with 1.75 inch steel tripod legs, it is compatible with AZ Mount Pro, MiniTower, MiniTower II und MiniTower Pro

• Suitable for iOptron mounts AZ Mount Pro, MiniTower, MiniTower II and MiniTower Pro
• Height up to 137 cm - continuously adjustable, quick clamping via thumb screws
• Star leveling screws not included

The Goto mount 8903 from iOptron offers high accuracy and, due to the new fully automated aligning system "Level and Go", unrivaled operating comfort.

• Ultra-compact travelling mount - highly portable
• Holds telescopes up to 15 kg like refractors up to 150 mm aperture or Schmidt-Cassegrains up to 280 mm aperture
• Quite stepper motors for precise adjustment and object locating
• Worms and worm wheels made of metal for high accuracy and stiffness
• New "Level and Go" alignment system - the mount automatically slews to a bright calibration object - confirm and get started!
• Free rotating even of longer telescopes is no problem
• Complete scope of delivery with height-adjustable tripod and powerful Go2Nova GoTo control
• The mount´s quick release accepts Vixen / EQ5 and Losmandy level prism rails

The Goto mount 8903 from iOptron offers high accuracy and, due to the new fully automated aligning system "Level and Go", unrivaled operating comfort.

• Ultra-compact travelling mount - highly portable
• Holds telescopes up to 15 kg like refractors up to 150 mm aperture or Schmidt-Cassegrains up to 280 mm aperture
• Quite stepper motors for precise adjustment and object locating
• Worms and worm wheels made of metal for high accuracy and stiffness
• New "Level and Go" alignment system - the mount automatically slews to a bright calibration object - confirm and get started!
• Free rotating even of longer telescopes is no problem
• Powerful Go2Nova GoTo control
• The mount´s quick release accepts Vixen / EQ5 and Losmandy level prism rails

iOptron 5 kg counterweight with central bore diameter 28.28 mm

• Weight: 9.5 kg (21 lb)
• Inner diameter: 28.5 mm
• Fits: iOptron CEM70, CEM60, CEM60EC, iEQ45, iEQ45 Pro

The iOptron Carbon Tripod fits many iOptron mounts and is an ideal travel tripod thanks to its light weight.

• Lightweight die-cast aluminum tripod head.
• Carbon fiber legs with 40 mm diameter
• Height adjustable from 535 mm to 935 mm
• Weight only 2.3 kg

iOptron 5 kg counterweight with central bore diameter 28.28 mm

• Weight: 5 kg
  
• Inner diameter: 28.5 mm
• Fits: iOptron CEM70, CEM60, CEM60EC, iEQ45, iEQ45 Pro, Gem45
  

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.

iOptron 5 kg counterweight with central bore diameter 28.28 mm

• Weight: 2.5 kg
  
• Inner diameter: 28.5 mm
• Fits: iOptron CEM70, CEM60, CEM60EC, iEQ45, iEQ45 Pro, Gem45
  

Counterweight for counterweight bars with 20 mm diameter

• Weight 2 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.

Counterweight for counterweight bars with 38.5mm mm diameter

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

Ball head with quick release for iOptron SkyTracker Pro.

• With quick release for quick camera exchange
• Easily holds accessories up to 5 kg
• Connection directly fits to the SkyTracker Pro camera mount with tracking
• Adaption via 3/8" thread - fits to photo tripods
• Size and load make it ideally suitable for the SkyTracker Pro.
• The ball head also fits to the #3324 counterweight system