Regulus
29-04-2012, 02:52 PM
Just announce the SmartEQ goto, go anywhere mount and tripod.
Has the same load capacity as the cube (5kg) but seems like a reasonable travel mount.
No idea on price yet. You can get the GPS goto dual Alt-az/eq 'A' series mount for $499.00 while this is purely German EQ type.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-product-announced-from-iOptron.html?soid=1102486613411&aid=DQpAHe9zQhw
SmartEQ Portable German Equatorial GOTO Mount
# 3100
Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
Resolution: 0.5 arc second
Go2NovaTM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVAŽ GoTo Technology
Over 59,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
Vixen-type dovetail saddle
Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod
Has the same load capacity as the cube (5kg) but seems like a reasonable travel mount.
No idea on price yet. You can get the GPS goto dual Alt-az/eq 'A' series mount for $499.00 while this is purely German EQ type.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-product-announced-from-iOptron.html?soid=1102486613411&aid=DQpAHe9zQhw
SmartEQ Portable German Equatorial GOTO Mount
# 3100
Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
Resolution: 0.5 arc second
Go2NovaTM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVAŽ GoTo Technology
Over 59,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
Vixen-type dovetail saddle
Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod