Introducing the iOptron iEQ30!--- the next in the iEQ Series of high-performance, portable equatorial mounts.

The iEQ30 offers the next generation GoTo technology from iOptron. It come standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, built-in GPS, and sturdy 1.5 -inch stainless steel tripod legs. Plus, it offers premium performance in an easy-to-transport package. Priced affordably – the iEQ30 is definitely worth its weight in gold!

Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate astrophotographers
Payload: 31 lbs (14kg)
Mount weight: 15 lbs
Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount with the highest Payload/Mount ratio (2.0) in the category
ST-4 autoguiding port capable of reverse guiding with autoprotection
Permanant periodic error correction (PEC)
Ultra-accurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO)
Calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
Built-in 32-channel GPS
#8407 controller with Advanced GoToNOVA® technology
Resolution: 0.1 arc second
Controller includes heating mechanism for working at low temperatures down to -20oC
RS232 port for ASCOM control
Includes Vixen-style mounting saddle.
Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod legs
Accessories include: counterweight, extension bar, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, and RS232 cable

Mount : German Equatorial Mount
Payload : 31 lbs (14kg), excluding counterweight
Mount Weight : 15 lbs (6.8kg)
Payload/Mount Weight : 2.0
Right Ascension Worm : Ø108mm, 180 teeth
Declination Worm : Ø87mm, 144 teeth
Right Ascension Axis : Ø40mm
Declination Axis : Ø30mm
Motor Drive : Precision DC servo with encoder
Resolution : 0.11 arc seconds
Transmission : Synchronous belt/Gear
Latitude Adjustment Range : 0º ~ 65º
Azimuth Adjustment Range : ± 6º
GPS : Internal 32-channel GPS
Polar Scope : Yes. AccuAligningTM Polar Scope with dark field illumination
Level Indicator : Yes
Hand Controller : Go2NovaTM 8407 with 358,000 objects database
PEC : Permanent PEC
Tracking : Automatic
Speed : 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
Counterweight Bar : Ø20mmX250mm, Ø20mmX185mm
Counterweight : 10 lbs (4.5kg)
Tripod : 1.5” Stainless Steel (10.6lb or 4.8kg)
Dovetail : 3.5" VIXEN
Power Consumption : 0.25A(Tracking), 0.6A(GOTO)
Power Requirement : 12V DC(11 ~ 15V), 2Amp
AC Adapter : 100V ~ 240V (included)
Serial port : Yes (on hand controller)
RS232 port : Yes (on mount)
Autoguide port : Yes (ST-4 compatible)
Firmware Upgrade : Yes
PC Computer Control : Yes (ASCOM)
Working Temperature : -10ºC ~ 40ºC
Warranty : Two year limited

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