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

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

Not only is the iOptron CEM40 mount incredibly attractive, the functionality of the mount is superb! 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 and a 1.75" tripod to complete the system!

The CEM40 mount uses iOptron's Dual Vixen/Losmandy saddle. The CEM40 also uses iOptron's ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, aiding the mount in providing precise tracking.

Using the Go2Nova ® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky, this mount is happy to adventure through the sky with any observer. This incredible technology helps observers find celestial objects with the aid of the mount's 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

• 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

• AutoGuiding Port: Integrated ST-4

• Communication Port: USB

• Polarscope: iPolar

• Tripod: 1.75" LiteRoc, Stainless Steel

Please Note: The picture shows the mount with a 2" tripod, but upon purchase, you will receive the 1.75" LiteRoc tripod.

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).