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iOptron CEM40 Goto EQ Mount
iOptron CEM40 Goto EQ Mount
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A center-balanced equatorial mount with electronic polar scope. Lightweight and whisper quiet
The iOptron® CEM40 mount is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in more than its appearance. The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing in at only 7.2kg., this mount can support a payload of up to 18kg. That's incredible!
This mount also has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even in the soouthern hemisphere with no bright pole star. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.
Innovative iOptron Technology
Make way for an innovative mount! This iOptron CEM40 mount uses iOptron's patent-pending Universal Self-Centering Saddle (USCS). This saddle accommodates Losmandy and Vixen-style dovetail plates. The CEM40 also uses iOptron's ultra-quiet, low-power consumption stepper motor drive system, aiding the mount in providing precise tracking.
Computerized Mount Features
The iOptron CEM40 mount uses the Go2Nova® 8407 hand controller to navigate the night sky. 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.
With the included tripod, 5kg. counterweight, and the mount's computerized technology, observers are just an OTA away from a spectacular viewing experience!
What's in the box:
- CEM40 Equitorial Mount Head
- Counterweight shaft
- 5kg Counterweught
- Go2Nova ® 8047 Hand Controller with cord
- 1.5" Tripod
Specs:
| Mount | Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount | |
| Max payload* | 18 kg excluding counterweight | |
| Mount weight | 7.2 kg | |
| Payload/Mount weight | 2.5 | |
| Structure Material | All metal, CNC machined | |
| Exterior Finish | Anodized red/black | |
| Latitude adjustment range | 0º ~ 60º(special CW shaft mounting if <10° ) | |
| Azimuth adjustment range | ± 6º | |
| Tracking accuracy (PE)** | <±7 arcsec | |
| PEC | PPEC | |
| Period | 400 sec | |
| Worm diameter | Φ17mm, Brass | |
| Right Ascension worm wheel | Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash | |
| Declination worm wheel | Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash | |
| Right Ascension axis shaft | Φ45mm steel | |
| Declination axis shaft | Φ45mm steel | |
| Right Ascension bearings | Φ68mm | |
| Declination bearings | Φ68mm | |
| Counterweight shaft | Φ28X280 mm, SS 1.2 kg | |
| Counterweight | 1 x 5kg included | |
| Motor | Precision stepper motor, 1.8º/128X micro-step | |
| Motor resolution | 0.08 arcsec (200 PPS) | |
| Transmission | Synchronous belt | |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova® 8407+, 8 line 21 character LCD | |
| Star Database | 359,000+, star identification | |
| Power | DC 12V, 5A | |
| AC adapter | NZ Compliant Power supplied included | |
| Power consumption | 0.6A(Tracking), 0.9A(GOTO) | |
| Power-down memory | Yes | |
| Polar scope | Internal iPolar TM electronic polar scope | |
| Meridian treatment | Stop (0-10° pass), flip | |
| Zero position | Automatic zero search | |
| Dovetail saddle | iOptron Universal Saddle, 5" | |
| Max slew speed | 4.5°/sec (1080x) | |
| Guiding port | ST-4 | |
| Communication port | USB | |
| GPS | Yes | |
| WiFi | External (optional) | |
| Cable Management | DC12V (3A), ST4,USB | |
| Tripod | 1.5" Stainless Steel(5kg), optional 2" or tri-pier | |
| Hard case | Included | |
| Operation temperature | -10ºC ~ 40ºC | |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
Features:
- Unique design, Center-Balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
Idea for both visual observation and astrophotography - Maximum payload of 40 lbs (18 kg) with the mount weight of only 7.2kg
- All metal, CNC machined with red/black anodized
- Easy to use quick-lock gear clutches
- Integrated iPolarTM electronic polar finder
- Low periodic error (< ± 7 arc seconds)
- Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
- Precision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
- Go2Nova® 8407+ controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built-in heater
- Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
- 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
- USB communication port
- Cable management system
- New, patent-pending iOptron universal saddle
- Standard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg)
- Optional WiFi for mount control via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer
