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iOptron SkyHunter Compact Dual GoTo Mount -with tripod Alt-Az Package - SHAZ
iOptron SkyHunter Compact Dual GoTo Mount -with tripod Alt-Az Package - SHAZ
Meet the SkyHunter,  the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount yet created by iOptron. Weighing in at only 2.9 lb. (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11 lb. payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.  The iOptron SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates: 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar.  All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. The iOptron SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone or tablet, the optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive. This version of the SkyHunter is for alt-azimuth use.  It comes with the SkyHunter AZ head, counterweight, the iOptron 3221 tripod and the 8041 pier extension.  While you can use a tripod with the appropriate head to set up the SkyHunter equatorially, this version does not come with the SkyHunter EQ Base.  For versions that do include the EQ Base, see the SHEQ and the SHEQA with iPolar.   Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg) Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW) Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere Vixen dovetail saddle 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 GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology Counterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg) Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads Includes 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221) Includes Pier-extension (#8041) One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery Specifications.... Mount Ultracompact GOTO EQ/AZ mount Payload (Max.) 11 lbs (5kg), balanced Mount weight 2.9 lbs (1.3kg) with battery Structure material Metal frame structure 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 Hand controller GoTo Nova 8410 - Optional 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 Counterweigh Shaft Φ20mmX200mm, 3/8" thread, stainless steel Counterweigh 3 lbs (1.3 kg) Dovetail saddle Vixen-type Body base connection Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket Power charge port MiniUSB (5V) Wi-Fi Built-in Communication port Yes (Wi-Fi and USB) Firmware upgrade Yes (via USB port) Tripod 3221 Stainless Steel Pier extension Φ80x190 mm, Included Operation Temperature -10ºC ~40ºC Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery)
CA$659.00
iOptron HEM27 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial Mount with iPolar - No Tripod - H272A
iOptron HEM27 Hybrid Harmonic Drive Equatorial Mount with iPolar - No Tripod - H272A
Introducing the iOptron HEM27, a revolutionary hybrid harmonic drive equatorial GoTo mount that includes iPolar, an electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment! All versions of the iOptron HEM27 harmonic mount are light weight, high payload tiny titans that will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing in at just 8.15 lb. but with a payload capability 29.74 lb., and without the need for a cumbersome counterweight or counterweight shaft!Utilizing state of the art harmonic drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the iOptron HEM27 delivers unparalleled weight to payload efficiency. Its black anodized all-metal CNC machined body is not only appealing to the eye, it’s a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features such as an electronic friction break and power down memory allow the mount to safely stop and resume a GoTo slew or continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (no need to realign and start from the beginning). This iOptron HEM27 package features iPolar, an electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment, and includes a hand controller and case.  The tripod is optional.  Other HEM27 models include the base version (H272, no iPolar) or the EC version with iPolar, a high precision RA encoder and Real Time PEC (H274A). Features Advanced harmonic drive technology Payload capacity of 13.5 kg (29.7 lbs) with the mount weight of 3.7 kg (8.15 lbs) CNC machined and cast metal body Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption 360 second gear period PPEC Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles) Built in zero position search and locator Power down position and location memory Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller) USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control Soft carrying case Two year warranty Mount Hybrid Equatorial Mount RA Gear system StrainWave 17 (RA)/worm gear (DEC) DEC Gear system Backlash-free worm/belt system RA reduction ratio 120 Payload w/o CW  29.14 lbs (13.5kg) - 200mm, with payload center of gravity to the RA rotation axis. Or an OTA size of ~220mm Mount weight 7.49lbs (3.4kg) w/o dovetail saddle, 8.15 ls (3.7kg) with dovetail saddle Payload/Mount weight 3.65 Period 360 second Drive motor Stepper motor Structure Material All metal, CNC machined Exterior finish Anodized black High precision encoder No PEC PPEC Latitude adjustment range 15º ~ 65º Azimuth adjustment range ± 5º Polar Scope iPolar electronic polar scope Level indicator Level bubble Control system GOTONOVA/Commander Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database Tracking Automatic Maximum slew speed 6º/sec Power consumption 0.5A(Tracking), 1A(GOTO) Power requiremention 12V DC, 5A AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only) Power off brake Electronic friction brake Power-down memory Yes Wi-Fi Built-in Communication port Yes (Wi-Fi and USB) Autoguide port Yes (ST-4 compatible) Firmware upgrade Yes Tripod Optional Operation temperature -20ºC ~ 50ºC (hand controller -10ºC ~ 40ºC) Warranty Two year limited  
CA$2,697.00

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