Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone s budget. It is ideal for visual observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make travelling with the mount easy.
The newly updated SmartEQTM Pro+ is a fully computerized mount with a database of 150,000 objects. It offers the next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova® Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.
The SmartEQTM Pro+ is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.
Mount
German Equatorial Mount
Payload
11 lbs (5kg), exclude counterweight
Mount weight
6.2 lbs (2.8kg)
Latitude adjustment range
0º ~ 65º
Azimuth adjustment range
± 10º
Right Ascension worm wheel
F60mm, 120 teeth
Declination worm wheel
Right Ascension axis shaft
F25mm steel
Declination axis shaft
Right Ascension bearing
F42mm
Declination bearing
Motor drive
DC servo with optical encoder
Resolution
0.5 arc seconds
Hand Controller
Go2Nova® 8408 with 150,000 objects database
Tracking
Automatic
Speed
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
Counterweight shaft
F16mm
Counterweight
1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Dovetail
VIXEN
Tripod
1.25” Stainless Steel (5.7lbs or 2.6kg)
Polar Scope
AccuAlignTM bright field illuminated
Power consumption
0.1A(Tracking),0.3A(GOTO)
Power requirement
DEC 9 ~12V, 1 amp
Battery
8AA (not included)
Serial port
Yes (on hand controller)
Autoguide port
ST-4 compatible
Firmware upgrade
Yes
PC computer control
Yes (ASCOM)
Warranty
One year limited
