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iOptron Go2Nova 8408 Hand Controller for CEM25/CEM25EC/CEM25P Mounts
- Manufacturer: iOptron
- MPN: 8408
- SKU: IO-8408
- Last price was: $198.00
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Use the iOptron Go2Nova 8408 Hand Controller to transform your CEM25, CEM25EC, CEM25P, and other compatible mounts into full GoTo observation platforms. Equipped with over 150,000 objects, the controller plugs into the mount's HBX port for seamless interface, functionality, and power. The controller offers multiple alignment procedures for fast setup, nine slew speeds to quickly and precisely move the mount, and four tracking rates plus the ability to set the rate yourself for custom uses. Beyond its GoTo ability, the Go2Nova can control optional equipment such as electronic focusers, and interface with GPS modules for increased usability.
- Alignment and Tracking
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- Alignment procedures: Pole-star, One-star, Two-star, Three-star, Polar, Solar System
- Slew speeds: 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x, 1440x-6°/sec (Max); Quiet mode
- Real-time Periodic Error Correction (PEC) eliminates tracking errors for long-exposure astrophotography; Periodic error of
- Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, King, user-defined from 0.99x to 1.01x of Sidereal
- Track below the horizon option allows mount to track objects below the horizon that are still visible, such as if observing from a hill or rooftop/balcony
- Computer control with planetarium software via integrated autoguiding port
- Database
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- Solar system:
- 9 objects, including the sun, moon, and planets
- Deep sky:
- Named objects: 60 deep sky objects with their common names
- Messier catalog: 110 objects
- NGC catalog: 7840 objects
- IC catalog: 5386 objects
- UGC catalog: 12,921 objects
- Caldwell catalog: 109 objects
- Abell catalog: 4076 objects
- Herschel catalog: 400 objects
- Stars:
- 195 stars with their common names
- 210 binary stars
- Hipparcos catalog: 120,404 stars
- Constellations:
- 88 modern constellations with their names
- 15 comets
- 116 asteroids
- 60 user-defined objects, including comets
- General
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- Adjustable key and display brightness
- Control for optional electronic focuser
- Control optional illuminated polar scope light intensity
- Compatible with optional GPS module
- 4-line/21-character LCD screen; backlit 18-button user interface
- Updateable firmware through built-in serial port