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Description
Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget.
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 SmartEQTM 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 SmartEQTM 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
- Go2NovaTM 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
- AccuAlignTM 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)
- Aluminum hard carrying case
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 |