iOptron SmartEQ-Pro+ (3200)

Born out of the popular iOptron Cube^TM and iEQ^TM mounts, the SmartEQ^TM Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget.

Description

It is ideal for visual observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make travelling with the mount easy.

The newly updated SmartEQ^TM Pro+ is a fully computerized mount with a database of 150,000 objects. It offers the next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova® Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.

The SmartEQ^TM Pro+ is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.

Quick Overview

• Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
• Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
• Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
• Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
• Metal wheels and worm shafts
• Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
• Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
• Resolution: 0.5 arc second
• Go2Nova^TM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology
• Over 150,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
• Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
• Retractable counterweight shaft
• ST-4 compatible Guiding Port
• AccuAlign^TM illuminated polar scope
• Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer controller
• Vixen-type dovetail saddle
• 3/8" threads mounting base
• Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5.9lbs)

What's In the Box

• SmartEQ Pro+ Telescope Mount
• Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller
• 1.25-inch tripod
• One 1 kg (2.2 lbs) counterweight
• One hand controller cable
• AccuAlign^TM polar scope installed
• One year limited warranty

Specifications

Mount	German Equatorial Mount
Payload	11 lbs (5kg), exclude counterweight
Mount weight	6.2 lbs (2.8kg)
Latitude adjustment range	0º ~ 65º
Azimuth adjustment range	± 10º
Right Ascension worm wheel	Φ60mm, 120 teeth
Declination worm wheel	Φ60mm, 120 teeth
Right Ascension axis shaft	Φ25mm steel
Declination axis shaft	Φ25mm steel
Right Ascension bearing	Φ42mm
Declination bearing	Φ42mm
Motor drive	DC servo with optical encoder
Resolution	0.5 arc seconds
Hand Controller	Go2Nova®8408 with 150,000 objects database
Tracking	Automatic
Speed	1×, 2×, 8×, 16×, 64×, 128×, 256×, 512×, MAX(~4º/sec)
Counterweight shaft	Φ16mm
Counterweight	1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Dovetail	VIXEN
Tripod	1.25" Stainless Steel (5.7lbs or 2.6kg)
Polar Scope	AccuAlignTM bright field illuminated
Power consumption	0.1A(Tracking),0.3A(GOTO)
Power requirement	DEC 9 ~12V, 1amp
Battery	8AA (not included)
Serial port	Yes (on hand controller)
Autoguide port	ST-4 compatible
Firmware upgrade	Yes
PC computer control	Yes (ASCOM)
Warranty	One year limited