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iOptron® iEQ30 GEM priced at $1,299.-
(MNTS.IOP.IEQ30-GEM)
Introducing the 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.
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$1,299.00
Features:
◦ Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
◦ Payload: 31 lbs (14kg)
◦ Mount weight: 15 lbs | Tripod weight: 10.6 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 -20°C
◦ RS232 port for ASCOM control
◦ Includes Vixen-style mounting saddle
◦ Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs
◦ Optional pier and hard case
Accessories include: counterweight, extension bar, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, and RS232 cable
Technical Specifications:
Mount
Payload
Mount Weight
Mount Dimensions
Tripod Weight
Tripod Dimensions
Payload/Mount Weight Ratio
Right Ascension Worm Wheel
Declination Worm Wheel
Right Ascension Axis
Declination Axis
Motor Drive
Resolution
Transmission
Latitude Adjustment Range
Azimuth Adjustment Range
GPS
Polar Scope
Level Indicator
Hand Controller
PEC
Tracking
Speed
Counterweight Bar
Counterweight
Tripod
Dovetail
Power Consumption
Power Requirement
AC Adapter
Serial port
RS232 port
Autoguide port
Firmware Upgrade
German Equatorial Mount
31 lbs (14kg), excluding counterweight
15 lbs (6.8kg)
10 ¾ x 4 ¼ x 12 inches
10.6 lbs
Height (fully extended) 44 inches
2
Ø108mm, 180 teeth
Ø87mm, 144 teeth
Ø40mm
Ø30mm
Precision DC servo with encoder
0.11 arc seconds
Synchronous belt/Gear
0° ~ 65°
± 6°
Internal 32-channel GPS
Yes. AccuAligningTM Polar Scope with dark field illumination
Yes
Go2NovaTM 8407 with 358,000 objects database
Permanent PEC
Automatic
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4°/sec)
Ø20mmX250mm, Ø20mmX185mm
10 lbs (4.5kg)
1.5” Stainless Steel (10.6lb or 4.8kg)
3.5" VIXEN
0.25A(Tracking), 0.6A(GOTO)
12V DC(11 ~ 15V), 2Amp
100V ~ 240V (included)
Yes (on hand controller)
Yes (on mount)
Yes (ST-4 compatible)
Yes
iStar Optical and iOptron Mounts have partnered to create a winning combination.
A mount company that cares as much about quality as we do. We use the iOptrons personally. We now offer iOptrons mounts separately or as packages that include our scopes. Ask us about special pricing for complete packages including OTA, tube rings, dovetail and iOptrons mount.
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