iOptron iEQ30 GoTo German Equatorial Mount - 3000 Item no longer available

Description

Introducing the iOptron iEQ30!--- the next in the iEQ Series of high-performance, portable equatorial mounts.

 

The iEQ30 offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron. It come standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, built-in GPS, and sturdy 1.5 -inch stainless steel tripod legs. Plus, it offers premium performance in an easy-to-transport package. Priced affordably – the iEQ30 is definitely worth its weight in gold!

 

• Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
• Payload: 31 lbs (14kg)
• Mount weight: 15 lbs
• Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount with the highest Payload/Mount ratio (2.0) in the category
• ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with autoprotection
• Permanant periodic error correction (PEC)
• Ultra-accurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO)
• Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
• Built-in 32-channel GPS
• #8407 controller with Advanced GoToNOVA® technology
• Resolution: 0.1 arc second
• Controller includes heating mechanism for working at low temperatures down to -20oC
• RS232 port for ASCOM control
• Includes Vixen-style mounting saddle.
• Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs
• Accessories include: counterweight, extension bar, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, and RS232 cable

 

 

 

• Mount : German Equatorial Mount
• Payload : 31 lbs (14kg), excluding counterweight
• Mount Weight : 15 lbs (6.8kg)
• Payload/Mount Weight : 2.0
• Right Ascension Worm : Ø108mm, 180 teeth
• Declination Worm : Ø87mm, 144 teeth
• Right Ascension Axis : Ø40mm
• Declination Axis : Ø30mm
• Motor Drive : Precision DC servo with encoder
• Resolution : 0.11 arc seconds
• Transmission : Synchronous belt/Gear
• Latitude Adjustment Range : 0º ~ 65º
• Azimuth Adjustment Range : ± 6º
• GPS : Internal 32-channel GPS
• Polar Scope : Yes. AccuAligningTM Polar Scope with dark field illumination
• Level Indicator : Yes
• Hand Controller : Go2NovaTM 8407 with 358,000 objects database
• PEC : Permanent PEC
• Tracking : Automatic
• Speed : 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
• Counterweight Bar : Ø20mmX250mm, Ø20mmX185mm
• Counterweight : 10 lbs (4.5kg)
• Tripod : 1.5” Stainless Steel (10.6lb or 4.8kg)
• Dovetail : 3.5" VIXEN
• Power Consumption : 0.25A(Tracking), 0.6A(GOTO)
• Power Requirement : 12V DC(11 ~ 15V), 2Amp
• AC Adapter : 100V ~ 240V (included)
• Serial port : Yes (on hand controller)
• RS232 port : Yes (on mount)
• Autoguide port : Yes (ST-4 compatible)
• Firmware Upgrade : Yes
• PC Computer Control : Yes (ASCOM)
• Working Temperature : -10ºC ~ 40ºC
• Warranty : Two year limited

Supplier SKU

3000

Shipping Restrictions

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