{"product_id":"ioptron-cem40-center-balance-go-to-equatorial-mount-7402a","title":"iOptron CEM40 Center-Balance GoTo Equatorial Mount with LiteRoc Tripod - C401A3","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eiOptron CEM40 Equatorial Mount with LiteRoc Tripod\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron CEM40 mount is the next generation of Center-Balanced Equatorial Go-To mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in its amazing performance as well as in its appearance! The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing in at only 15.8 pounds, this mount can support a payload of up to 40 pounds! That's a payload capacity specification you will really appreciate when you put your OTA and imaging equipment onto this mount and watch it perform with ease to follow your commands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMount Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique design, Center-Balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload (40 lb) and minimum mount weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdea for both visual observation and astrophotography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum payload of 40 lb (18 kg) with the mount weight of only 15.8 lb (7.2 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll metal, CNC machined with red\/black anodized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use quick-lock gear clutches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated iPolar electronic polar finder is included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow periodic error (\u0026lt; ± 7 arcseconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent periodic error correction (PPEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo2Nova® 8407+ controller with Advanced GOTO Technology with built-in heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated ST-4 autoguiding port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB communication port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable management system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLosmandy\/Vixen Dual Saddle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-heavy-duty stainless steel tripod with 1.75\" legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional WiFi for mount control via SmartPhone\/Tablet\/Computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iOptron CEM40 Center-Balance Go-To Equatorial Mount also has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. This iPolar polarscope introduced by iOptron is available as a separate product, but is included and integrated in this mount. The large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system make it easy to snap the gears into place or release them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis iOptron CEM40 mount uses iOptron's ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, which means you will get precise tracking with very quiet operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron CEM40 mount uses the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky. This incredible technology helps you find celestial objects with the aid of the mount's 212,000+ object database! Whether you are a newbie to astronomy or a seasoned observer, this mount has the capability of tracking and finding many beautiful night sky objects, and its simple operation will save you lots of time. More time for observing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is included: The CEM40 Center-Balance GoTo Equatorial Mount includes the mount head, the LiteRoc 1.75\" tripod, integrated iPolar camera, 10 lb counterweight, 28 mm counterweight shaft, and the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller with built-in intelligence and database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMount Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter-Balanced Equatorial Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax payload*:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 lb (18 kg), exclude counterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.8 lb (7.2 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload\/Mount weight ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructure Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll metal, CNC machined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior Finish:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized red\/black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatitude adjustment range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0º ~ 60º(special CW shaft mounting if \u0026lt;10°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAzimuth adjustment range:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e± 6º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking accuracy (PE)**:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;±7 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePPEC Period:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorm diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eΦ17 mm, 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