iOptron SmartEQ Pro Equatorial Mount w/ Hard Case

Born out of the popular iOptron Cube™ and iEQ™ mounts, the SmartEQ™ Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make travelling with the mount easy.
  

The SmartEQ™ Pro is a fully computerized mount with a database of 59,000 objects. It offers the next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova™ Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.
  

The Pro also features: metal gear, guiding port, and a polar scope.

Features

*  Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer

*  Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with

*  Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)

*  Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)

*  Metal wheels and worm shafts

*  Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder

*  Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking

*  Resolution: 0.5 arc second

*  Go2Nova^TM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology

*  Over 59,000 celestial objects for easy surfing

*  Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)

*  Retractable counterweight shaft

*  ST-4 compatible Guiding Port

*  AccuAlign^TM bright field illuminated polar scope

*  Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer controller

*  Tracking without hand controller connected

*  Vixen-type dovetail saddle

*  3/8" threads to fit on camera mount

*  Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5.9lbs)

PACKAGE CONTENTS 

*  SmartEQ Pro Telescope Mount

*  Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller

*  1.25-inch tripod with accessory tray

*  One 2 lbs (0.9 kg) counterweight

*  One hand controller cable

*  AccuAlign^TM polar scope installed

*  Hard Case

*  One year limited warranty