iOptron Mini Tower II including #8401 hand controller and Mini Tower tripod (1.5").
- GOTO and autotracking
- Dual scope setup with two dovetails.
- Payload 30lb (13.6kg), secondary payload 10lb (4.5kg).
- #8401 hand controller with USB port for firmware upgrade & computer control
- Retractable counterweight shaft.
- 1.5" heavy duty tripod legs.
- Counterweight, USB cable and hard case.
- Built in 32-channel GPS receiver.
- Uses AC adapter or 8 x AA batteries.
This is in excellent condition. The previous (original) owner only used this once or twice for terrestrial viewing. I have used it four times but find it unsuitable for my Takahashi TSA-102 mainly because of the length of the scope and protruding finderscope which sometimes interfere with the tripod legs.
I think this would be better suited to a smaller refractor like 80ED or a modest catadioptric.
The AC adapter was missing when I purchased this and this has been replaced with a 3rd party adapter. Also, the previous owner had left some AA batteries installed which had started to leak so I replaced the battery holder with a new one just to be sure. All working.
I am happy to arrange pickup from Frankston South or post at buyer's cost. There would be two parcels, the main case (around 22kg) and the tripod which I would need to pack separately.
Now asking $650.
Upon investigation, I would recommend fitting an upgraded altitude lock like this one:-
https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/8955-dkl.htm
which makes effective altitude locking simpler.
Thanks for looking..
