iOptron CEM26 Equatorial Mount with AccuAlign and 1.5" Tripod

iOptron CEM26 Center Balance Equatorial Mount with 1.5" Tripod

The iOptron CEM26 with an installed AccuAlign optical polar scope for easy polar alignment is a center-balance equatorial mount designed specifically for portability. The mount only weighs 10 lbs, yet it can support up to 26 lbs! That is an incredible 2.6 mount weight to payload ratio. This ratio is possible do to the design. The CEM mount focuses the weight of the mount and the payload directly on the center of the tripod. This renders a natural stability.

In addition to the portable design, the CEM26 has many great features that are sure to wow observers and astrophotographers alike. The mount is equipped with a positive lock gear engagement system that is easy to use with gloves. The body of the mount is all metal, CNC machined and it has a protective, black powder coating.

The CEM26 from iOptron utilizes a precision stepper motor for precise GoTo and accurate tracking. The CEM26's periodic error correction works to repeat optimal PEC training sessions. The included GoTo hand controller is the Go2Nova 8409 controller with advanced GoToNova GoTo technology. This GoTo technology comes complete with a 212,000 object library.

When it comes to communication, the CEM26 mount comes with built-in WiFi that is unparalleled and an ST-4 auto-guiding port.

The included iOptron tripod has stable 1.5" diameter stainless steel legs. This is a solid tripod despite its light weight and easy portability that compliments the portability of the CEM26. Additional features include a die-cast aluminum top and ABS three prong spreader for reliable support.

iOptron CEM26 Mount Specifications

• Max Payload: 26 lbs (12 kg)

• Mount Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)

• Material: CNC Machined Metal

• Finish: Powder Coating

• Latitude Adjustment Range: 0° ~ 60°

• Azimuth Adjustment Range: ± 6º

• Tracking Accuracy (PE): <±10arcsec

• Period: 600 sec

• Worm Diameter: Φ15.2 mm, Brass

• Right Ascension Worm Wheel: Φ88 mm, 144 teeth, Zero Backlash

• Declination Worm Wheel: Φ88 mm, 144 teeth, Zero Backlash

• Right Ascension Axis Shaft: Φ35mm Steel

• Declination Axis Shaft: Φ35mm

• Steel Right Ascension Bearings: Φ55mm Ball Bearing

• Declination Bearing: Φ55mm Ball Bearing

• Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 20x305 mm

• Counterweight Shaft Thread: M16

• Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel

• Counterweight: 10lbs (4.5 kg)

• Motor: Precision Stepper Motor, 1.8º/128X micro-step

• Motor Resolution: 0.17 arcsec

• Transmission: Synchronous Belt

• Hand Controller: Go2Nova® 8409, 4 line 21 character LCD

• Star Database: 212,000+, star identification

• Power: DC 12V, 5A AC Adapter w/2.1mm plug

• AC Adapter: 100V ~ 240V

• Power consumption: 0.5A (Tracking), 0.8A (GOTO)

• Polar Scope: AccuAlign

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

• Dovetail saddle: 3.8" Vixen, Center Adjustable

• Max slew speed: 6°/sec (1440x)

• Guiding Port: ST-4

• Communication Port: USB

• WiFi: Built in WiFi

• Tripod: 1.5" Stainless Steel

• Operation temperature: -10ºC ~ 40ºC