iOptron CEM70G Center Balanced Mount Head with WiFi & iGuider - C70AG

iOptron CEM70G Center Balanced Mount - iGuider - WiFi

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Payload of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) with the mount weight of 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• Easy to use and reliable gear clutches
• Precision altitude and azimuth adjustment.
• Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• iPolar^TM electronic polar scope
• Go2Nova® 8407+ V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Onboard iGuider^TM autoguiding system
• 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Built-in WiFi for remote operation
• USB3.0 connection
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Advanced cable management system with more choices
• Spring loaded 8" Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle

The iOptron CEM70G Center Balanced Mount Head proves that iOptron has done it again! Using ideas and engineering applied to a proven design, the iOptron CEM70G brings you the next generation Center Balanced mount. An elegant CNC body is the first indicator the CEM70G is a top quality mount; you will find this is true in both its form and its function. Utilizing clever engineering, they were able to provide the iOptron CEM70G Center Balanced Mount Head an incredible 2.33 X payload-to-mount weight ratio. This heavy-duty mount can precisely GO-TO an object and track it with up to 70 lb of gear on-board, but while the Head weighs only 30 lb. An amazing feat. This model (C70AG) also includes the integrated iPolar electronic Polar Scope, and also the iGuider electronic Guiding Camera system from iOptron. On top of the built-in guiding system the CEM70G also comes standard with WiFi and USB 3.0.

The iOptron CEM70G Center Balanced Mount delivers a Periodic Error of less than ±3.5 arcsecond, (based upon measurements the manufacturer has made with the encoder, on the bench, with a 348 second period.) This will give you the precision tracking you need for the best possible astro-imaging results, along with a great payload capacity and easy operation. The superb mechanical construction and choice of premium drive components for this mount provides the tracking and slewing performance you expect from iOptron. Retaining the inherent properties of the center balance design, this relatively compact medium payload mount delivers what astronomers expect in an efficient accurate portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking (PE <±3.5 arcsec) the CEM70G is a solid tracking mount for both observers and imagers.

With its integrated electronic polar scope (iPolar Scope), polar alignment is a snap, even when the pole star is obscured. This model also includes the iOptron iGuider. Large levers are included on the quick-lock drive engagement system. These levers make it easy to snap its drive gears into place even when wearing gloves. There is little chance of your cables getting snagged with the CEM70G's internal advanced cable management system. This iOptron CEM70G Center Balanced Mount Head is the ideal, easy-to-use Center Balanced GoTo mount system for heavier telescopes or imaging systems, in the up-to 70 lb range, which will satisfy all your observing and astro-imaging needs for years to come. This mount is especially easy to set up with its included iPolar electronic polar scope. When you do astroimaging you will really appreciate the included iGuider electronic Guiding Camera System which provides a fine tracking ability with the mount. The iGuider system consists of a 30 mm f/4 lens and a 1/3" CCD camera with 3.75 micron pixels. This lens and camera are all nicely and unobtrusively concealed within the mount's saddle.

A new, patent-pending Universal Self-Centering Saddle (USCS) accommodates both the Losmandy and Vixen style dovetail plates. CEM70G mounts utilize reliable stepper motor drive systems for accurate pointing and tracking. These motors have a low power-consumption technology. A 212,000+ object library with star identification, GPS, and the integrated iGuider are a few of the desirable features standard on this CEM70G mount.

NOTE: This product is the mount head plus iPolar, iGuider Camera, plus one each 20 pound Counterweight, plus a Hard Case. NOTE: NO tripod or pier is included with this Head.

What's In The Boxes:

• iOptron CEM70G Mount
• Go2Nova 8407 Hand Controller
• 212,000+ Object Library with Star Identification
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• One 20 lb counterweight
• Internal iPolar electronic polar scope
• Integrated iGuider electronic camera
• CEM70G GPS module
• AC adapter (100 V - 240 V) AC to DC power
• 2 X coiled control Cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight wired)
• Serial cable (RS232 to RJ9)
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Hard Case
• iOptron subsidized "TheSky Imaging Edition"
• NOTE: NO Tripod or Pier included

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