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Introducing iOptron® SmartStar® CubeTM-E R80 entry level telescope system. Designed with the latest technology the 80 mm lens is crafted with a low dispersion glass that is ground and polished to exact specifications. The precision design is excellent for viewing bright stars, planets and their moons, as well as for bird watching and other land objects. Two eye pieces come standard to allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single focused object.
iOptron's Capable Cube
The SmartStar® CubeTM-E R80 comes with our proprietary Grab 'N Go Alt-Azimuth Mount, a.k.a. The Cube, rated 4-star by Sky and Telescope Magazine is one of the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a Vixen-type dovetail connection. The Go2Nova® hand controller on each Cube mount is easy to use with menus for planets, stars, nebulas, and constellations. And at only 12 lbs. you can take it anywhere and get accurate tracking! It also has a large LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition (so you don’t have to keep scrolling to read the screen). The controller is designed so you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go. The revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system is one of the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. There are no "dead spots" -- so you can point your telescope to anywhere above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount can be operated by 8 AA battery or a external AC/DC power adapter, makes it an idea travel mount.
GOTONOVA® computerized control system
The revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated goto and tracking system available on the market today. With its large celestial object database, including all of the well-known galaxies, nebulae, star clusters-- not to mention the planets, sun and moon-- you’ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit with optical encoders that provide accurate GOTO and tracking. The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope's viewfinder for as long as you wish.
The most easy to understand controller on the market
The GoToNova hand controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand controller and its large LCD screen, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.
Simply a better tripod
Made of 1.25-inch heavy-duty stainless steel, the Cube tripod is sturdy yet light weight, and gives the user unparalleled stability during operation. Solid construction joints keep your mount locked securely.
“This seems like such a good idea, we wonder why someone didn’t think of it sooner. The iOptron Cube is a standalone alt-azimuth mount that will add Go To pointing and sidereal tracking to just about any small telescope with a Vixen-style dovetail connector.” Contributing editor Gary Seronik of “Sky and Telescope”
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Mount
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AltAzimuth Mount
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Body Material
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Die-cast Aluminum
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Payload
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7 lbs
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Motor
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Dual-Axis DC Servo motor with encoders
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Gear
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Acetal worm wheel/Nylon 6 worm gear
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Bearing
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4 steel ball bearings
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GOTO System
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GOTONOVA® automatic goto and tracking
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Hand Controller
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GoToNova 8405
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Processor
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32bit ARM
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Object in Database
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14,000+
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Speed
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Dual-Axis, 5-Gear, Electronic (2×,8×,64×,256×,MAX)
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GOTO accuracy
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1 Arc Min. (Typical)
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Tracking
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Automatic
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Battery
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AA x 8（Not Included）
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Power Requirement
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DC 12V±2V, >1.2A
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Operating Temperature
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0 ~ 40ºC
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Mount Weight
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3.1 lbs
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Tripod
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1.25" stainless steel (6 lbs)
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Warranty
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Two year limited
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Optical Design
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Achromatic Refractor
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Clear Aperture
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80 mm
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Focal Length
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400 mm
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Focal Ratio
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f/5
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Resolving Power
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1.4 arc sec
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Focuser
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1.25” rack-and-pinion
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Eyepiece adapter
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1.25 inch
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Eyepiece 1
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25mm
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Eyepiece 2
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10mm
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Diagonal
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45º erect
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Weight
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2.2 lbs
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Features
- 80mm, f/5 achromatic refractor telescope
- Grab ‘N Go altazimuth mount– The Cube™: the only mount of its kind for ultimate rotation
- 7 lb payload for various scopes and cameras
- GoToNova 8405 Controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology. The most intuitive controller on the market
- 14,000+ object database plus 256 user-defined objects
- Large LCD screen on the market with 4 lines and 21-character Hand Control with backlit LED buttons
- Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
- 5 speed gear system for precise GOTO and tracking
- Operate on 8 AA batteries (not included)
- 100~240V AC power adapter included, optional 12V DC adaptor available
- GPS upgradable with optional GPS module
- Sturdy 1.25” stainless steel tripod
For surprisingly little money, you can get a well-functioning computerized drive on a stainless-steel tripod.
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