{"id":32720,"date":"2025-11-07T10:33:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T09:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32720"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:27:13","slug":"ioptron-cem26-mount-econ","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-cem26-montering-econ\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron CEM26 Mount ECON"},"content":{"rendered":"

The iOptron CEM26<\/strong> is designed for those who want to effortlessly explore the night sky. Light, precise and easy to carry - this mount offers top performance in a compact size. Whether observing visually or photographing, the CEM26 keeps your telescope stable and balanced, keeping your image sharp and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart design, maximum stability<\/strong>
The secret of the CEM26 lies in the Center-Balanced design<\/strong>. The weight of your telescope rests exactly above the center of the tripod, keeping everything perfectly balanced. This prevents vibrations and gives you a calmer image, even in long exposures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light but powerful<\/strong>
With a carrying capacity of 12 kg<\/strong> and an own weight of only 5 kg<\/strong> the CEM26 is ideal for those who are often on the go. You get a sturdy, stable setup without dragging heavy parts. Perfect for traveling astrophotographers and observers who want to set up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast and smart alignment<\/strong>
Thanks to the Easy Polar Alignment<\/strong> aiming at the pole star is easy, even if you can't see it. The integrated AccuAlign pole finder<\/strong> makes accurate alignment child's play - so you're ready to observe or photograph in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noiseless and precise tracking<\/strong>
The silent stepper motors<\/strong> move smoothly and track celestial objects with high precision. The built-in Periodic Error Correction (PEC).<\/strong> ensures that small tracking errors are corrected automatically. Thus, stars remain dot-shaped even at long exposures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern controls, intuitive use<\/strong>
The Go2Nova\u00ae 8409 handheld controller.<\/strong> with large LCD screen makes it easy to navigate the sky. You get access to a database of more than 212,000 objects<\/strong>.
With built-in Wi-Fi<\/strong>, USB connector<\/strong> and ST-4 autoguider port<\/strong> you can control everything via laptop, tablet or camera. You also install updates easily via the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

User-friendly in every detail<\/strong>
The counterweight rod is extendable, so you can also observe low above the horizon without the rod touching the tripod. Large dials allow for comfortable operation, even with gloves on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The perfect balance of power and portability<\/strong>
The CEM26 ECON combines professional features with simplicity. It offers precision for astrophotographers and ease of use for beginners - in a sturdy, portable form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM).<\/td><\/tr>
Max. load capacity<\/td>12 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Mounting weight<\/td>5 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Pole adjustment<\/td>0\u00b0-60\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight(s)<\/td>1 \u00d7 4.5 kg<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight material<\/td>Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight bar diameter<\/td>20 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Drive & Precision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Engine<\/td>Stepper motor (low power consumption)<\/td><\/tr>
Tracking speeds<\/td>1\u00d7, 2\u00d7, 8\u00d7, 16\u00d7, 64\u00d7, 128\u00d7, 256\u00d7, 512\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Position accuracy<\/td>0,17\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Tracking accuracy<\/td>\u00b16\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Drive type<\/td>Wormwheel<\/td><\/tr>
Worm Material<\/td>Brass<\/td><\/tr>
Worm Gear Equipment<\/td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr>
Worm gear teeth (RA)<\/td>144<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Controls & Connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Controller<\/td>Go2Nova\u00ae 8409<\/td><\/tr>
Display<\/td>Backlit LCD<\/td><\/tr>
Database<\/td>212,000 objects<\/td><\/tr>
Interfaces<\/td>ST-4, USB, HBX<\/td><\/tr>
Connection<\/td>Wi-Fi, USB<\/td><\/tr>
PC control<\/td>Yes (ASCOM)<\/td><\/tr>
Firmware update<\/td>Yes, via the internet<\/td><\/tr>
Autoguiding<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alignment & Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Alignment methods<\/td>1-, 2-, 3-star alignment<\/td><\/tr>
Polar alignment<\/td>Easy Polar Alignment<\/td><\/tr>
PEC correction<\/td>Yes (permanent)<\/td><\/tr>
Tracking modes<\/td>Stars, Sun, Moon<\/td><\/tr>
Pole finder<\/td>AccuAlign optical polar finder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Power & Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Nutrition<\/td>12V DC<\/td><\/tr>
Consumption<\/td>0,8 A<\/td><\/tr>
Operating temperature<\/td>-10 \u00b0C to +40 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>CEM26<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo control<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
WLAN<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Tripod<\/td>Not included<\/td><\/tr>
Accessory holder<\/td>-<\/td><\/tr>
Transport case<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Suitable for<\/td>Visual observation & astrophotography<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

iOptron CEM26 comes with GoTo mount, 4.5 kg counterweight, adjustable counterweight bar, built-in Wi-Fi, AccuAlign polar finder, USB connection and Go2Nova 8409 hand controller - ideal for mobile astrophotography and visual observation.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":96777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[2790],"product_cat":[56,3097,3120,3100,590,538,3116],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-32720","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-ioptron","product_cat-telescoop-accessoires","product_cat-astrofotografie-monteringen","product_cat-equatoriale-monteringen","product_cat-geared-eq-mounts","product_cat-montering-accessoires","product_cat-monteringen","product_cat-telescoop-monteringen","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":32722,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-cem26-montering-goto-literoc\/","url_meta":{"origin":32720,"position":0},"title":"iOptron CEM26 Mount GoTo LiteRoc","author":"","date":"07-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"iOptron CEM26 comes with GoTo mount, AccuAlign optical polar finder, 4.5 kg counterweight, LiteRoc stainless steel tripod, wifi, Go2Nova hand controller and sturdy transport case - 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