iOptron HEM44 Mount Hybrid EQ: hybrid EQ mount without counterweight
The iOptron HEM44 is a hybrid equatorial mount: strain wave drive on the right ascension axis, backlash-free worm and belt drive on the declination axis. Without a counterweight, it carries 20 kg (44 lbs) in a head that remains light enough for mobile use.
This version comes without a polar scope: alignment is done via the mount's software alignment routines, or you can opt for an electronic solution later.
PEC correction refines the tracking behavior; WiFi and USB connect the mount to the app and computer.
Hybrid drive without counterweight
The combination of strain wave on RA and worm/belt on declination provides the load capacity of a harmonic drive with the refined tracking behavior of a traditional drive. A counterweight is unnecessary in most setups.
The electronic friction brake safely stops the mount during a power failure, and the power-down memory preserves position and alignment.
Complete control
The Go2Nova 8409 hand controller contains over 200,000 objects; Wi-Fi is routed through the hand controller, and computer control is possible via ASCOM, INDI, or iOptron Commander. Autoguiding via the ST-4 port and PEC correction are built-in.
The internal cable management and the dual Vixen/Losmandy-D saddle keep the photo setup tidy; the built-in zero-position finder automatically finds the starting position.
Included
- HEM44 mounting head
- Go2Nova hand controller
- Transport case
- Power supply and USB cable
Featured accessories
Combine the mount with the LiteRoc tripod for this class and the 15 cm MiniPier for clearance around the zenith.
For whom yes and for whom no
- ✓ Astrophotographers with tubes up to 20 kg looking for the most cost-effective HEM44
- ✗ Anyone wanting direct electronic polar alignment: choose the version with iPolar
- ✗ Anyone who wants to photograph without guiding: choose the HEM44 EC
Specifications
| Type | Hybrid EQ mount, strain wave RA plus worm/belt DEC |
| Carrying capacity | 20 kg (44 lbs), without counterweight |
| Manual | Go2Nova, over 200,000 objects |
| Friction brake | Electronic |
| Connections | WiFi, USB, ST-4 |
| Saddle | Dovetail, Vixen, and Losmandy-D |
| Tripod | Not included |
| Nutrition | 12 V DC |
| PEC | Supported |
You can find more mounts and accessories for this brand at the iOptron brand page.
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