io8000C iOptron IEQ45 V2 - Parallactic GoTo Mount - GPS

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iOptron IEQ45 - parallactic GoTo mount for instruments up to 20,5kg - latest version 2
... improved accuracy for astrophotography
... better DEK clamping - latest version
... Losmandy / Vixen Level clamping



iOptron offers with this mount a powerful and portable mount for the dedicated astro photographer. In addition to a very good tracking accuracy, good transportability is important. The mount head weighs only 11,4kg. Nevertheless, the GoTo mount can be loaded with telescopes up to 20kg - for astrophotography !!

Another advantage that should not be underestimated in mobile astronomy is the low power consumption. In normal tracking operation, the mount only needs 0.2A.

The modern SmartStar GoTo system also allows a quick classification, of course, the built-in Polsucher also facilitates a quick and accurate installation.

The main advantages of IEQ45 at a glance:

- very accurate tracking for astrophotography - additional improvement by P.E.C (periodic error control)
- 20.5kg load capacity with a dead weight of only 11.4kg - by a high rigidity
- Smart Star GoTo controller with large display and practical buttons (can also be operated with gloves)
- USB interface - over the internet upgradeable & autoguiding interface
- GPS installed
- RS232 port (LX200)
- GP level and Losmandy level prism rails can be used
- solid stainless steel tripod with 50mm leg diameter - height adjustable
- High precision servo motors with 0.09 "encoder for accurate positioning
- 28mm diameter counterweight rod - can be used for telescopic telescopes, telephoto lenses ...
- 2x5kg counterweight
- precisely adjusted pole finder with lighting
- complete equipment with 12V cable, USB cable, RS232 cable and adapter

With the new Meade Telescope Drive Master V 2.5 you can improve the tracking accuracy to less than 2 arc seconds!

This further improves the tracking accuracy. With Autoguider you can extend the exposure times considerably and reach even less faint stars. The adaptation and the TDM can be found under "Accessories recommendations".

Technical specifications:

- Loading ... up to 20.5kg
- Weight of axbox ... 11,4kg
- Worm wheel RA ... 216 teeth - 130mm diameter
- worm wheel Dek ... 192 teeth - 115mm diameter
- Motors ... servo motors
- encoder resolution ... 0.09 "
- Autoguiding interface ... ST4 level
- Pole height adjustable ... from 5 ° to 70 ° north and south latitude
- Azimuth finely adjustable ... +/- 6 °
- Diameter counterweight rod ... 28mm
- Diameter RA axis and Dek axis ... 50mm
- Telescope attachment ... via GP level or Losmandy Level quick coupling - freely adjustable
- Power supply ... 12V DC