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 3.2kg / 7lbs (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.) | 3.2kg / 7lbs, 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) |
Downloads / Manuals
Manual:
Quick Start Guide
Instruction Manual
iPolar instructions
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