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SmartEQ Portable GOTO GEM 
# 3100

Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make travelling with the mount easy.

SmartEQTM is a fully computerized mount with a database of 59,000 objects. It offers the next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2NovaTM Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.

SmartEQTM is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.

 

Polar Scope also available Click Here.
Included Accessories :


Price :  $399.00
 

SmartEQ Portable GOTO GEM 
# 3100
    • Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
    • Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
    • Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
    • Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
    • Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
    • Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
    • Resolution: 0.5 arc second
    • Go2NovaTM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology
    • Over 59,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
    • Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
    • Vixen-type dovetail saddle
    • 2 lb. counterweight included
    • 3/8" threads to fit on camera mount
    • Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod
 
Price :  $399.00

SmartEQ Portable GOTO GEM 
# 3100
Mount : German Equatorial Mount
Payload : 11 lb (5 kg), excluding counterweight
Mount Weight : 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
Latitude Adjustment Range : 0º ~ 62º
Azimuth Adjustment Range : ± 10º
Right Ascension Worm Wheel : Ø60mm, 120 teeth
Declination Worm Wheel : Ø60mm, 120 teeth
Motor Drive : DC servo with optical encoder
Resolution : 0.5 arc seconds
Hand Controller : Go2NovaTM 8408 with 59,000 objects database
Tracking : Automatic
Speed : 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec)
Counterweight Bar : Ø16mm
Counterweight : 2 lb (0.9 kg) for up to 8 lb (3.6 kg)payload
Dovetail : Vixen-style
Tripod : 1.25” Stainless Steel (5.7 lb or 2.6 kg)
Polar Scope : Optional
Power Consumption : 0.1A(Tracking), 0.3A(GOTO)
Power Requirement : DC 9~12 V, 1 Amp
Battery : 8 AA alkaline batteries (for 16 hours of tracking)
Serial port : Yes (on hand controller)
Firmware Upgrade : Yes
Warranty : One Year
 
Price :  $399.00

SmartEQ Portable GOTO GEM 
# 3100
 
Price :  $399.00

SmartEQ Portable GOTO GEM 
# 3100
  1.25 amp AC Adaptor
  12V Car Re-charger and Cable
  RS232-RJ9 cable
  SmartEQ Polar Scope
Price :  $399.00