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ioptron iEQ75-GT Equatorial Mount

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This Mount is special order only. A 30% deposit is required with a 3-6 month wait for delivery.

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ioptron iEQ75-GT Equatorial Mount

ioptron iEQ75-GT Equatorial Mount

The iEQ75-GT™ is a one-of-a-kind premium CNC-machined astro-imaging mount from iOptron. The iEQ75-GT™ offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron plus a tracking error of only 0.3 arc seconds realized by a Renishaw high resolution encoder-enabled double closed-loop tracking, driven by a precision DC servo motor. No other mount comes close to this! The iEQ75-GT™ has a payload of 75 lbs and includes a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope. Its unique base design makes it easy for just one person to carry to location. Priced at $8799 with a tracking error of only 0.3 – the iEQ75-GT™ is nearly perfect.

Features

  • Premium CNC-machined astrophotography mount suited for advanced imaging
  • Heavy-duty German equatorial mount
  • Payload: 75 lbs.
  • Precision DC servo motor-driven and double closed-loop tracking with Renishaw high resolution encoder feedback
  • Tracking error: ±0.3 arc second
  • ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with auto-protection
  • Built-in 32-channel GPS
  • #8406 controller with Advanced SmartStarTM GoTo Technology and heating mechanism
  • Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure – allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
  • Resolution: 0.1 arc second
  • RS232 port, with commands compatible with LX200
  • RS485 new command set completely open for user-defined control of the mount
  • Mount weight: 52 lbs
  • Lowest working temperature: -20oC
  • Comes standard with: 2 x 8kg counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, USB cable, & hard case
  • Specifications

    Payload: 75 lbs (34kg)
    Mount Weight: 52lbs (23.5kg)
    Payload/Mount Weight: 1.44
    Latitude Adjustment Range: 15~70°
    Azimuth Adjustment Range: ±7.5° Tracking Control Method Ascension Axis, Closed Double Loop Motor
    Tracking Error: ±0.3 Arc Second
    Ascension Worm: Zero-Gap Worm, Bronze, Ø185mm, 228 Teeth Gear
    Declination Worm: Zero-Gap Worm, Bronze, Ø156mm, 192 Teeth Gear
    Worm Rod: Ø15.6mm Steel
    Ascension Axis: Ø60mm
    Declination Axis: Ø45mm
    Counterweight Bar: Ø31.8mm
    Counterweights: 8kg x 2
    Base Diameter: Ø200mm
    Motor Drive: Precision DC Servo
    Resolution: 0.1 Arc Second
    Hand Controller Yes
    Power: DC 12V 3A
    Power Consumption: 0.3A(Tracking) 1.2A(GOTO)
    Polar Scope: with Dark-field illumination
    Rotation Speed: 4°/S
    GPS: 32 Channel GPS

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