iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ/EQ GOTO Mount with iPolar, Tripod and Extension Pier

iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ/EQ GOTO Mount with iPolar, Tripod and Extension Pier

£599.00✓ 2 year warranty

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iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ/EQ GOTO Mount with iPolar, Tripod and Extension Pier

~~£599.00~~ £539.00

About this product

Model: iop_skyhunter_ipolar
Part Number: SHEQA

INCOMING: iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ/EQ GOTO Mount with iPolar

IOptron's lightest and most compact full function GOTO mount.

Weighs only 1.3kg / 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery) but can support 5kg / 11 lbs payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.

Super-quiet dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders and synchronous belt drive.

Four tracking rates: 1x, 1/2x, solar and lunar (1x celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars. 1/2x speed for imaging both starry night and landscape at the same time). All four work in both northern and southern hemispheres.

Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours operation (20°C).

Integrated WiFi so can be controlled via SkySafari 6 Plus installed on iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive. Can also be controlled using an optional 8410 hand controller.

The removable alt-azimuth base features a convenient bubble level, degree markings for altitude and a built in post for azimuth control.

The SkyHunter head (without base) can also be mounted directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads.

FEATURES

Mount weighs 1.3kg / 2.9 lbs
Payload 5kg / 11lbs (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, excluding CW)
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long exposures
Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
Includes iOptron iPolar electronic polar scope
4 tracking speed: 1x, 1/2x, solar and lunar (1x celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars. 1/2x speed for imaging both starry night and landscape at the same time)
Operates in both northern and southern hemisphere
Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari control
USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
Optional Go2Nova 8410 controller with advanced GOTO available
Stainless steel counterweight Shaft: Φ 20x200mm with 3/8” thread
Counterweight: 1.35kg / 3 lbs
1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
Optional Carbon Fiber tripod available
Optional pier-extension (#8041) available
Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)

What's in the box

SkyHunter GOTO EQ/AZ mount
EQ base
iPolarTM electronic polar scope (installed)
Stainless steel counterweight shaft
1.3kg / 3lbs counterweight
1.25" Stainless steel tripod
Pier extension
Mini USB charging cable

Specifications

Mount	Ultracompact GOTO EQ/AZ mount
Payload (Max.)	5kg / 11lbs, balanced
Mount weight	1.3kg (2.9 lbs) with battery
Body material	All metal
Motor drive	Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
Transmission	Synchronous belt
Tracking speed	Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
maximum slew speed	4.5°/sec (1080x)
Worm period	600 sec
RA/DEC worm wheel	Φ77 mm, 144 teeth
Tracking speed	Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
Hand Controller	Yes (with optional 8410 HC)
Altitude adjustment range	0º ~ 80º
Azimuth adjustment range	±5º
Power Requirement	Internal rechargeable battery
Battery type	Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Duration of operation	Up to 10 hours at 20ºC
Power charge port	Mini-USB (5V)
Polar scope	iPolar electronic polar scope
Counterweight shaft	Φ20mm x 200mm, 3/8" thread, stainless steel
Counterweight	3 lbs (1.3 kg)
Dovetail saddle	Vixen-type
Body base connection	Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket
WiFi	Yes (Built-in)
Communication port	Yes (Wi-Fi and USB)
Firmware upgrade	1.35kg
Firmware upgrade	Yes (via USB port)
Operation Temperature	-10ºC ~40ºC
Warranty	Two year limited (90 day on battery)