Introducing the iOptron 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!
- Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
- Payload: 31 lbs (14kg)
- Mount weight: 15 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 -20oC
- RS232 port for ASCOM control
- Includes Vixen-style mounting saddle.
- Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs
- Accessories include: counterweight, extension bar, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, and RS232 cable
- Mount : German Equatorial Mount
- Payload : 31 lbs (14kg), excluding counterweight
- Mount Weight : 15 lbs (6.8kg)
- Payload/Mount Weight : 2.0
- Right Ascension Worm : Ø108mm, 180 teeth
- Declination Worm : Ø87mm, 144 teeth
- Right Ascension Axis : Ø40mm
- Declination Axis : Ø30mm
- Motor Drive : Precision DC servo with encoder
- Resolution : 0.11 arc seconds
- Transmission : Synchronous belt/Gear
- Latitude Adjustment Range : 0º ~ 65º
- Azimuth Adjustment Range : ± 6º
- GPS : Internal 32-channel GPS
- Polar Scope : Yes. AccuAligningTM Polar Scope with dark field illumination
- Level Indicator : Yes
- Hand Controller : Go2NovaTM 8407 with 358,000 objects database
- PEC : Permanent PEC
- Tracking : Automatic
- Speed : 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
- Counterweight Bar : Ø20mmX250mm, Ø20mmX185mm
- Counterweight : 10 lbs (4.5kg)
- Tripod : 1.5” Stainless Steel (10.6lb or 4.8kg)
- Dovetail : 3.5" VIXEN
- Power Consumption : 0.25A(Tracking), 0.6A(GOTO)
- Power Requirement : 12V DC(11 ~ 15V), 2Amp
- AC Adapter : 100V ~ 240V (included)
- Serial port : Yes (on hand controller)
- RS232 port : Yes (on mount)
- Autoguide port : Yes (ST-4 compatible)
- Firmware Upgrade : Yes
- PC Computer Control : Yes (ASCOM)
- Working Temperature : -10ºC ~ 40ºC
- Warranty : Two year limited
