iOptron CEM40EC EQ Mount GoTo with High Precision RA Encoder & LiteRoc Tripod

iOptron CEM40EC EQ Mount GoTo with High Precision RA Encoder & LiteRoc TripodDescription The mount head weighs only 8. 2 kg, yet can support a payload of up to 18 kg. This extremely good payload to weight ratio of 2. 5 makes the CEM40 versatile. You can easily carry it to your favourite place under a dark sky or at your backyard observatory. But there are more advantages: An integrated electronic polar finder scope (iPolar) ensures accurate alignment even at times when the pole star is obscured. Large levers on its quick lock

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The mount head weighs only 8.2 kg, yet can support a payload of up to 18 kg. This extremely good payload to weight ratio of 2.5 makes the CEM40 versatile. You can easily carry it to your favourite place under a dark sky or at your backyard observatory.

But there are more advantages:

• An integrated electronic polar finder scope (iPolar) ensures accurate alignment even at times when the pole star is obscured.
• Large levers on its quick-lock drive engagement system make it easy to snap its gears into place even when wearing gloves.
• There's little chance of your cables getting snagged with the CEM40's internal cable management system.
• The mount comes with the new Universal Self-Centering Saddle for Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails.
• The CNC body looks sharp but is really robust.

The GoTo-Technology features a Go2Nova 8407+ controller with integrated heater for its large display, a 212,000 object library, integrated 32-channel-GPS and ST-4 auto guiding port.

Another great feature besides the centre-balance is the ultra-quiet low power consumption stepper motor drive systems. Both models of the CEM40 are precise trackers, the CEM40-EC version delivering <0.25 arcsecond accuracy with its high-resolution encoder and its real time periodic error correction (RPEC).

The CEM40 is a extremely versatile and advanced mount.

With or without encoder: The mount is available in two versions, both of which track your optics precisely in the night sky. The variant with high-resolution encoders (EC) on both axes achieves an accuracy of less than 0.25 angular seconds and corrects the periodic screw error in real time! As a result, guiding is no longer necessary in astrophotography.

This mount already comes with iOptron's newly developed LiteRoc tripod.

The mount comes with the LiteRoc 1.75" tripod delivers rock solid stability in a lighter, more compact package. It also has improved leg cuffs and sockets for more rigidity and redesigned leg lock levers.

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