Innovative iOptron Technology
Make way for an innovative mount! This mount has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.
This iOptron CEM40G mount has a dual saddle that accommodates Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates. The CEM40 also uses iOptron's ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, aiding the mount in providing precise tracking.
Computerized Mount Features
The iOptron CEM40 mount uses the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky. This incredible technology helps observers find celestial objects with the aid of the mount's 212,000+ object database! For those looking for a telescope that has the capability of tracking and finding beautiful night sky objects, this mount is a must have tool.
With the included tripod, 11lbs counterweight, and the mount's computerized technology, observers are just an OTA away from a spectacular viewing experience!
Features
- Unique design, Center-Balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
- Idea for both visual observation and astrophotography
- Maximum payload of 40 lbs (18 kg) with the mount weight of only 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)
- All metal, CNC machined with red/black anodized
- Easy to use quick-lock gear clutches
- Integrated iPolarTM electronic polar finder
- Low periodic error (< ± 7 arc seconds)
- Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
- Precision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
- Go2Nova® 8407+ controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built-in heater
- Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
- 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
- USB communication port
- Cable management system
- 6" Losmandy D & Vixen dual dovetail saddle
- Standard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg)
- Optional WiFi for mount control via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer
Others:
- Mount: Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount
- Max payload: 40 lb (18 kg), exclude counterweight
- Mount weight: 17.4 lb (7.9 kg)
- Payload/Mount weight: 2.28
- Structure Material: All metal, CNC machined
- Exterior Finish: Anodized red/black
- Latitude adjustment range: 0º ~ 60º(special CW shaft mounting if <10° )
- Azimuth adjustment range: ± 6º
- Tracking accuracy (PE): <±7 arcsec
- PEC: PPEC
- Period: 400 sec
- Worm diameter: Φ17mm, Brass
- Right Ascension worm wheel: Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash
- Declination worm wheel: Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash
- Right Ascension axis shaft: Φ45mm steel
- Declination axis shaft: Φ45mm steel
- Right Ascension bearings: Φ68mm
- Declination bearings: Φ68mm
- Counterweight shaft: Φ28x280 mm SS 1.2 KG
- Counterweight: 5KG (11lb)
- Motor: Precision stepper motor, 1.8º/128X micro-step
- Motor resolution: 0.08 arcsec (200 PPS)
- Transmission: Synchronous belt
- Hand Controller: Go2Nova® 8407+, 8 line 21 character LCD
- Star Database: 212,000+, star identification
- Power: DC 12V, 5A (5.5mm/ 2.5mm plug)
- AC adapter: 100V ~ 240V (included, for indoor use only)
- Power consumption: 0.6A(Tracking), 0.9A(GOTO)
- Power-down memory: Yes
- Polar scope: Internal iPolar TM electronic polar scope
- Meridian treatment: Stop (0-10° pass), flip
- Zero position: Automatic zero search
- Dovetail saddle: 6" Losmandy D & Vixen
- Max slew speed: 4.5°/sec (1080x)
- Guiding port: ST-4
- Communication port: USB
- GPS: Yes
- WiFi: External (optional)
- Cable Management: DC12V (3A), ST4,USB
- Tripod: 1.5" Stainless Steel(5kg), optional 2" or tri-pier
- Hard case: Optional
- Operation temperature: -10ºC ~ 40ºC
