iOptron
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iOptron: lightweight mounts for astrophotography
iOptron is the American company merk, which builds mounts differently from the classic German equatorial mounts. The CEM series places the center of gravity in the middle, achieving the same load capacity with less weight; the HEM series uses a harmonic drive and requires no counterweight at all. For those who take their equipment with them in a car or on a plane, that’s the difference between going and not going.
Star trackers: SkyGuider and SkyTracker
The SkyGuider Pro is the tracker for a camera with a telephoto lens or a small refractor such as the RedCat 51: it tracks the sky, allowing you to take exposures lasting minutes. If you want polar alignment via the camera, choose the SkyGuider Pro iPolar set. The SkyTracker Pro is the lighter version for just a camera. How to photograph stars with a tracker: Astrophotography made simple.
GoTo without counterweight: SkyHunter and HEM27
The SkyHunter EQ/AZ GoTo on tripod works both equatorially and alt-azimuthally and carries a small refractor or a Maksutov; ideal for visual viewing and light photographic work. The HEM27 iPolar is the harmonic mount for serious travel astrophotography: no counterweight, very compact, yet suitable for a fairly large refractor. Which mount fits which telescope: tripods and mounts explained.
Pier-mounted setup: CEM40
For the garden or an observatory, the CEM40 GoTo the workhorse: high load capacity at a low dead weight, precision for long exposures. Combine with the carbon 40 mm tripod or a column with the Mini-pier extension. Compatible telescopes: telescopes for astrophotography.
Why Choose iOptron at Telescoop.nl
We sell iOptron alongside Sky-Watcher and ZWO and advise on payload capacity, weight, and what you want to mount on it. If you are doubting between an EQ6-R and an HEM27, that is a conversation about how often you move your setup. From stock, shipping throughout Europe, in Belgium with Bancontact, 30 days return policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is iPolar? An integrated camera that handles polar alignment via the app, without looking through a polar scope. Faster and more accurate, even when the North Star is behind a tree.
Do I need a counterweight with a HEM mount? No, not up to the specified load capacity. Only with heavy sets is a small counterweight recommended for extra stability.