Selling my iOptron Minitower. As new condition, purchased brand new and used less than 5 times. Asking for $800.
Descriptions taken from iOptron website:
The MiniTowerTM is the perfect combination of capacity and portability.
25 lbs. of Payload Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM, MiniTowerTM is the ultimate observing solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GoTo telescope mount to counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of 25 lbs, a rock solid 1.5”alloy/stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors-- The MiniTowerTM is capable of handling most OTAs.
Extremely Portable With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case, MiniTowerTM can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location.
Accurate GoTo and Tracking Equipped with the most advanced SmartStarÒ GoTo technology, MiniTowerTM is one of the most powerful and accurate GoTo mounts. The standard 8401 hand controller offers the superb navigation experience with an 8 line LCD back-lit display, a 130,000 object database and a USB port for easy connection with ASCOM compliant PC planetarium programs. With a typical GoTo accuracy of 1 arc minute and the SmartStarÒ precision auto-tracking, MiniTowerTM will consistently bring the celestial object of your choice to the center of the eye-piece and keep tracking for hours.
Additional Unique Features Powered with other features such as automatic over-current protection, automatic clutch protection for both axes, easy 3-point level adjustment, dual scope setup with two dovetails and much more.
25 lb Payload
8 lbs of additional payload on the balancing side
All metal (aluminum alloy and stainless steel ) heavy duty tripod
1.5”/1.25” stainless steel legs
Internal GPS
8401 controller with USB port and 130,000 objects in database
Accurate SmartStarÒ GoTo and auto-tracking
Conical bearings, 4 steel ball bearings
Metal worm/gears
Automatic over-current protection
Automatic clutch protection for both axes
Typical GoTo accuracy: 1 Arc Min.
Resolution: 1 Arc Sec.
Dual scope setup with two dovetails
High accuracy level indicator
3-point easy level adjustment
Manual push-to for both Axes
Standard counterweight
Standard travel case
Standard AC adapter
Standard USB cable
Standard DC adaptor cable with car lighter plug
Tripod weight: 13 lbs.
Case weight (with mount, counterweights, & accessories): 29 lbs.
Photos were also taken from iOptron website. The telescopes are not included.
