USED GEAR INFORMATION

This mount is in excellent condition, with all original accessories and most original packaging. It includes a 1.5" tripod, hand controller, and 2 8AH counterweight batteries.

MOUNT DESCRIPTION

Features

• Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
• Payload: 30 lbs
• Mount weight: 15 lbs
• Updated with more advanced control electronics
• Ultra quiet slewing and tracking
• Higher gear ratio (RA 180 teeth | DEC 144 teeth)
• 1.8 degree stepper motor, 128 microsteps
• Resolution: 0.14 arc second
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Maximum slew speed 6 deg/sec (1440X)
• Built-in 32-channel GPS
• AccuAlignTM polar scope with dark-field illumination and Quick Polar Alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
• Hand controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology and heating mechanism
• Lowest working temperature: -20°C
• Power interruption recovery feature
• RS232 port for mount firmware upgrade and ASCOM control
• ST-4 autoguiding port
• 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs (10.6 lbs)
• Die cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
• Comes standard with: 4.5kg counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car charger, Stainless Steel counterweight shaft, RS232-RJ9 cable
• Optional 2 inch tripod, 42-inch (#8033), 48-inch (#8030) or Tri-Pier (#8034 or #8034-RC)
• Optional foam-fitted sturdy hard case for storage and travel available (#3080)
• Optional PowerWeightTM rechargeable counterweight battery (#8128)
• Optional StarFi WIFI adapter (#8434)

COUNTERWEIGHT BATTERY DESCRIPTION

iOptron’s PowerWeightTM rechargeable counterweight battery pack is designed for using with various iOptron mounts. It can be fitted onto a mount which has a counterweight (CW) shaft with a diameter of 20mm or 28mm. Use this battery pack in place of your traditional CW, or as an additional CW, and avoid long extension cords.

Supported Mount:

• CEM60
• iEQ45 Pro/iEQ45
• iEQ30 Pro/iEQ30
• CEM25
• ZEQ25
• AZ Mount Pro
• MiniTower Pro
• MiniTower II
• MiniTower
• SmartStar® -PR
• Other mount has a 20mm/28mm diameter CW shaft
• Any other mount with a CW shaft smaller than 28mm in diameter, with a DYI adapter sleeve and a proper locking screw (M8 thread)

Features
Use this battery pack in place of your traditional counterweight (CW), and avoid long extension cords. Inside the counterweight are 6 heavy duty spiral wound valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery cells. The 8 amp-hour power pack provides power for operation of your telescope gear out in the field.