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iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Equatorial Mount Head Hand Controller and Case
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iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Equatorial Mount Head, Hand Controller, and Case

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SKU: IOP-H442
$2,919.00
 
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iOptron HEM44 Hybrid Equatorial Mount Head
with Hand Controller and Case

The iOptron HEM44 mount head is an equatorial hybrid strain wave drive mount that is unparalleled in its weight-to-payload efficiency. Weighing in at under 14 pounds, the HEM44 boasts a high, 44-pound load capacity--all without the need for a counterweight or shaft! iOptron has designed an incredibly light-weight, portable mount head perfect for those looking to do observations or astrophotography at home or when traveling. In order to make this vision a reality, iOptron utilized strain wave drive technology for right ascension (RA) movement in tandem with a conventional, lightweight declination (DEC) worm drive.

The body of the HEM44 Hybrid EQ mount head is made from a CNC machined metal and black anodized for an appealing aesthetic and a rugged platform that will accompany you on observations and imaging sessions to come! The body comes complete with a dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy D-style). With an internal management system you will have no hanging exterior cables or moving parts. A unique feature of the HEM44 mount head is the electronic friction brake and power-down location memory that allows the mount to safely stop and resume GoTo slewing or tracking, even if there is an abrupt power loss. This means you will not need to re-align or start from the beginning and can make the most of your night!

Additional Features of the HEM44 Mount Head

Go2Nova® 8409 Hand Controller: This hand controller with built-in WiFi makes controlling the GoTo HEM44 mount a breeze! With a database of ~212,000 objects, you have endless options for your explorations of the night sky!

Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC): PPEC works as a great tool for accurate tracking during long exposures during astroimaging sessions with the HEM44 mount head.

Also Included: 270 second gear period, built-in zero position search and locator, and USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control.