The iEQ45 is the first in a new breed of premium astro-imaging mounts from iOptron. Now it comes available with a modified DEC clutch for free spin OTA balance.
The iOptron iEQ45 offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron - not to mention built-in 32-bit GPS. With a payload of 45 lbs balanced - it comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope and a sturdy 2-inch stainless steel tripod. It also fits both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates. It's lighter weight (only 25 lbs) makes it much easier to carry.
The iOptron iEQ45 Mount Features
- Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate
astrophotographers - Payload: 45 lbs
- Mount weight: 25 lbs
- Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount with the highest Payload/Mount ratio (1.7) in the category
- ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with auto-protection
- Periodic error correction (PEC)
- Ultra-accurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO)
- Gap-free structure for both R.A. and declination worms
- Built-in 32-channel GPS
- #8406 controller with Advanced SmartStarTM GoTo Technology and heating
mechanism - Lowest working temperature: -20oC
- RS232 port, with commands compatible with LX200
- RS485 new command set completely open for user-defined control of the mount
- Resolution: 0.09 arc second
- Fits with both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates
- 2 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs
- Optional pier available
- Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
- Comes Standard with 2x 5kg counterweight, AC Adapter, 12V DC Car plug adapter, RJ9 port, and RS232/RJ9 cable adaptor
- Payload 45 lbs (20kg)
- Mount Weight 25 lbs (11.4kg)
- Payload/Mount Weight 1.75
- R.A Worm 216 Teeth (Gap-free) Gear
Ø130mm - Declination Worm 192 Teeth (Gap-free) Gear
Ø115mm - Motor Drive Precision DC Servo
- Resolution 0.09 Arc Seconds
- Latitude Adjustment Range 5^70°
- Azimuth Adjustment Range ±6°
- Counterweight Bar Ø28mm
- Counterweight 2 x 5kg
- Tripod 2" Stainless Steel(8kg)
- Polar Scope With dark-field illumination
- R. A. Axis Ø50mm
- Dovetail 3.5"VIXEN and 8"LOSMANDY
- Power Consumption 0.2A(Tracking), 1A(Rotation)
- Power Requirement 12V DC(11^15V), 2Amp
- Transmission Synchronous belt
- Level Indicator Precision Bubble
- GPS Internal 32-channel GPS
