iOptron SkyHunter EQ/AZ Portable GoTo Alt-Az/Equatorial Mount - Head Only
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iOptron's new ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount —introducing TheSkyHunterTM!
Fifteen years after releasing the innovational CubeTM AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunterTM takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history. Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter TM is capable of supporting an 11 lbs payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.
TheSkyHunterTM mount features four tracking rates, 1x or sidereal, 1/2x for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres.
The SkyHunterTM mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.
Features
- Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
- Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
- Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)
- Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
- Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
- Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
- Vixen dovetail saddle
- Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
- Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari control
- USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
- Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
- Counterweight Shaft: Φ 20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel
- Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
- Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
- One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery
Specifications:
- Mount: Ultracompact GOTO EQ/AZ mount
- Payload (Max.): 11 lbs (5kg), balanced
- Mount weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3kg) with battery
- Structure material: Metal frame structure
- Motor drive: Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
- Transmission: Synchronous belt
- Tracking speed: Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
- Maximum slew speed: 4.5°/sec (1080X)
- Worm period: 600 sec
- RA/DEC worm wheel: Φ 77 mm, 144 teeth
- Hand controller: Yes (with optional 8410 HC)
- Altitude adjustment: range 0º ~ 80º
- Azimuth adjustment range: ±5º
- Power Requirement: Internal rechargeable battery
- Battery type: Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
- Duration of operation: Up to 10 hours at 20ºC
- Counterweight Shaft: Φ 20mmX200mm, 3/8" thread, stainless steel
- Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.3 kg)
- Dovetail saddle: Vixen-type
- Body base connection: Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket
- Autoguiding: ASCOM compatible
- Power charge port: MiniUSB (5V)
- Wi-Fi: Built-in
- Communication port: Yes (Wi-Fi and USB)
- Firmware upgrade: Yes (via USB port)
- Operation Temperature: -10ºC ~40ºC
- Warranty: One year limited (90 day on battery)
Manufacturer part number: 3700EQ
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iOptron's new ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount —introducing TheSkyHunterTM!
Fifteen years after releasing the innovational CubeTM AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunterTM takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history. Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter TM is capable of supporting an 11 lbs payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.
TheSkyHunterTM mount features four tracking rates, 1x or sidereal, 1/2x for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres.
The SkyHunterTM mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.
Features
- Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
- Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
- Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)
- Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
- Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
- Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
- Vixen dovetail saddle
- Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
- Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari control
- USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
- Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
- Counterweight Shaft: Φ 20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel
- Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
- Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
- One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery
Specifications:
- Mount: Ultracompact GOTO EQ/AZ mount
- Payload (Max.): 11 lbs (5kg), balanced
- Mount weight: 2.9 lbs (1.3kg) with battery
- Structure material: Metal frame structure
- Motor drive: Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
- Transmission: Synchronous belt
- Tracking speed: Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
- Maximum slew speed: 4.5°/sec (1080X)
- Worm period: 600 sec
- RA/DEC worm wheel: Φ 77 mm, 144 teeth
- Hand controller: Yes (with optional 8410 HC)
- Altitude adjustment: range 0º ~ 80º
- Azimuth adjustment range: ±5º
- Power Requirement: Internal rechargeable battery
- Battery type: Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
- Duration of operation: Up to 10 hours at 20ºC
- Counterweight Shaft: Φ 20mmX200mm, 3/8" thread, stainless steel
- Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.3 kg)
- Dovetail saddle: Vixen-type
- Body base connection: Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket
- Autoguiding: ASCOM compatible
- Power charge port: MiniUSB (5V)
- Wi-Fi: Built-in
- Communication port: Yes (Wi-Fi and USB)
- Firmware upgrade: Yes (via USB port)
- Operation Temperature: -10ºC ~40ºC
- Warranty: One year limited (90 day on battery)
Manufacturer part number: 3700EQ
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iOptron SkyHunter EQ/AZ Portable GoTo Alt-Az/Equatorial Mount - Head Only # 3700EQ