The mount head weighs only 8.2 kg, yet can support a payload of up to 18 kg. This extremly good payload to weight ratio of 2.5 makes the CEM40 versatile. You can carry it to your favoriert place under a dark sky or at your backyard observatory with a relatively small pier.
But there are more advantages:
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 center-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 extremly 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.
Tripod
Transport cases
yes
Pole finder
yes
Precision
+/- 7
GPS
yes
WIFI
optional
PEC correction
yes
Polar Alignment
iPolar
GoTo Language
English
Software
Go2Nova 8407
Autoguiding
yes
Interfaces
Autoguider, USB
Database
212.000