iOptron iEQ45 GoTo German Equatorial Mount with New Modified Clutch - Pier Model

The iEQ45 is the first in a new breed of premium astro-imaging mounts from iOptron. Now it comes available with a modified DEC clutch for free spin OTA balance.

The iOptron iEQ45 offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron - not to mention built-in 32-bit GPS.  With a payload of 45 lbs balanced - it comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope and a sturdy 2-inch stainless steel tripod.  It also fits both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates.  It's lighter weight (only 25 lbs) makes it much easier to carry.

The iOptron iEQ45 Mount Features

• Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate
  astrophotographers
• Payload: 45 lbs
• Mount weight: 25 lbs
• Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount with the highest Payload/Mount ratio (1.7) in the category
• ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with auto-protection
• Periodic error correction (PEC)
• Ultra-accurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO)
• Gap-free structure for both R.A. and declination worms
• Built-in 32-channel GPS
• #8406 controller with Advanced SmartStarTM GoTo Technology and heating
  mechanism
• Lowest working temperature: -20oC
• RS232 port, with commands compatible with LX200
• RS485 new command set completely open for user-defined control of the mount
• Resolution: 0.09 arc second
• Fits with both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates
• Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
• Comes standard with: 2 x 5kg counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug
  adaptor, USB cable, RS232 Cable and USB-to-RS232 Adaptor

• Payload 45 lbs (20kg)
• Mount Weight 25 lbs (11.4kg)
• Payload/Mount Weight 1.75
• R.A Worm 216 Teeth (Gap-free) Gear
  Ø130mm
• Declination Worm 192 Teeth (Gap-free) Gear
  Ø115mm
• Motor Drive Precision DC Servo
• Resolution 0.09 Arc Seconds
• Latitude Adjustment Range 5^70°
• Azimuth Adjustment Range ±6°
• Counterweight Bar Ø28mm
• Counterweight 2 x 5kg
• Polar Scope With dark-field illumination
• R. A. Axis Ø50mm
• Dovetail 3.5"VIXEN and 8"LOSMANDY
• Power Consumption 0.2A(Tracking), 1A(Rotation)
• Power Requirement 12V DC(11^15V), 2Amp
• Transmission Synchronous belt
• Level Indicator Precision Bubble
• GPS Internal 32-channel GPS