iOptron CEM40 Center Balance Equatorial Mount with iPolar, Hard Case and 1.75" LiteRoc Tripod

iOptron CEM40 Center Balance Equatorial Mount Head
with iPolar, 1.75" LiteRoc Tripod, and Hard Case

The iOptron CEM40 mount is superb when it comes to aesthetics and function! Even though the mount weighs only 15.8 pounds, it can support a payload of up to 40 pounds! It also includes the iPolar Electronic Polarscope, a 1.75" tripod, and a hard case to complete the system!

The CEM40 mount uses iOptron's Dual Vixen/Losmandy saddle. This saddle accommodates Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates.

Using the GoTo hand controller to navigate, this mount will help any observer adventure through the sky. This incredible technology locates celestial objects with the aid of the 359,000+ object database! For those looking for a telescope that has the capability of tracking and finding beautiful night sky objects, this mount is a must-have tool.

Specifications

• Mount Type: Computerized Equatorial Center Balanced

• Payload: 18 kg (40 lbs)

• Mount Weight: 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs)

• Structure Material: All metal, CNC machined

• Exterior Finish: Anodized red/black

• Latitude Adjustment Range: 0～60°

• Azimuth Adjustment Range: ±6°

• Tracking Accuracy (PE): < ±7 arcsec

• Period: 400 sec

• Worm diameter: 17 mm

• Right Ascension Worm Wheel: 216 teeth, Ø 110 mm, zero backlash

• Declination Worm Wheel: 216 teeth, Ø 110 mm, zero backlash

• Right Ascension Axle: Ø 45 mm, steel

• Declination Axle: Ø 45 mm, steel

• Right Ascension Bearings: Ø 68 mm

• Declination Bearings: Ø 68 mm

• Mounting Base Diameter: Ø 125mm

• GPS: Yes, built-in

• Motor: precision stepper motor, 1.8°/128 micor-step

• Motor Resolution: 0.08 arcsec (200 PPS)

• Hand Controller: Go2Nova 8407+; 8 line 21 character LCD

• Star Database: 359,000+, star identification

• Power: 12V DC, 5A AC Adapter w/2.5mm plug

• AC Adapter: 100V ~ 200V

• Power Consumption: 0.6A when tracking, 0.9A during GoTo

• Polar Scope: Internal iPolar electronic polar scope

• Meridian Treatment: Stop (0-10° pass), flip

• Dovetail saddle: Dual Vixen/Losmandy Saddle

• AutoGuiding Port: Integrated ST-4

• Communication Port: USB

• Polarscope: iPolar

• Tripod: 1.75" LiteRoc Stainless Steel

• Hard Case: Included

Please Note : You will receive the 1.75" LiteRoc Stainless Steel tripod, not the 2" tripod seen in the image.

This mount is additionally compatible with the iOptron 900 mm Permanent Pier (IOP-8038-900) when used in conjunction with the iOptron Mini Pier Tripod Extension (IOP-8032) or iOptron 6" Pier Top Plate (IOP-8032-PT) for those looking for a pier solution (pier, mini pier, and top plate sold separately).