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Old 29-04-2012, 02:52 PM
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New iOptron mount

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/N...id=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
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