{"id":32779,"date":"2025-11-07T12:18:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32779"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:27:05","slug":"ioptron-cem70-mount-goto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-cem70-montering-goto\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron CEM70 Mount GoTo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Powerful precision for your starry sky<\/strong>
The iOptron CEM70 is built to combine power and accuracy in one smart mount. With an impressive carrying capacity of 31 kg and a lightweight design, this mount is as suitable for mobile nights under the stars as it is for fixed setups in an observatory. You get a sturdy base that moves smoothly, tracks accurately and carries heavy telescopes effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart design for perfect balance<\/strong>
The CEM70 uses a centrally balanced equatorial design. This keeps the weight of your telescope balanced at all times, reducing vibration and increasing stability. This means sharper images and reliable tracking - essential for both visual observation and astrophotography. With a carrying ratio of 2.3, the mount can handle more than double its own weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Made for ease and precision<\/strong>
The built-in iPolar electronic polar finder helps you align quickly and precisely, directly through your laptop. No complicated steps, just accurate alignment in minutes. The large dials are designed to be easy to operate, even with gloves on. And with improved elevation and azimuth settings, you'll adjust everything more finely than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advanced technology in every move<\/strong>
With powerful stepper motors and timing belt drive, the CEM70 tracks objects smoothly and quietly. Periodic error stays under \u00b13.5 arc seconds - so your photos stay sharp, even in long exposures. The Go2Nova manual control offers a bright heated screen, while the built-in GPS always knows where you are and automatically sets time and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fully connected and ready for the future<\/strong>
The CEM70 has built-in connections for USB, ST-4 autoguiders and other accessories. Smart cable management keeps your connections safe and organized, without tangled cords. The dual dovetail clamp supports both Vixen and Losmandy standards, allowing you to switch optics effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for the night - wherever you look<\/strong>
Whether you're taking pictures of distant nebulae or just want to admire the moon, the CEM70 offers the stability, precision and intelligence you need. Reliable, quiet and designed to make your observing session easier. This is iOptron's answer for those seeking top performance without the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Model<\/td>CEM70<\/td><\/tr>
Max. load capacity (kg)<\/td>31<\/td><\/tr>
Weight of the mount (kg)<\/td>13,6<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight(s)<\/td>1 \u00d7 9.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Interfaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Connections<\/td>USB 2.0<\/td><\/tr>
Power supply (V)<\/td>12 (power supply included)<\/td><\/tr>
Language<\/td>English<\/td><\/tr>
Pole adjustment (\u00b0)<\/td>0-65<\/td><\/tr>
Azimuth fine adjustment (\u00b0)<\/td>\u00b14<\/td><\/tr>
Operating temperature (\u00b0C)<\/td>-20 to +45<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mechanical data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mounting saddle<\/td>Losmandy & Vixen<\/td><\/tr>
Motor speed<\/td>up to ~3.75\u00ba\/sec<\/td><\/tr>
DEC ball bearing (mm)<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
RA ball bearing (mm)<\/td>80<\/td><\/tr>
Worm gear DEC (mm)<\/td>151<\/td><\/tr>
Worm gear RA (mm)<\/td>151<\/td><\/tr>
Worm gear teeth (DEC)<\/td>248<\/td><\/tr>
Worm gear teeth (RA)<\/td>248<\/td><\/tr>
Worm shaft RA (mm)<\/td>55<\/td><\/tr>
Worm axis DEC (mm)<\/td>55<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight bar (mm)<\/td>28<\/td><\/tr>
Worm Material<\/td>Steel<\/td><\/tr>
Engine Type<\/td>Stepper motors<\/td><\/tr>
Cable guide<\/td>Internal<\/td><\/tr>
Drive type<\/td>Wormwheel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
GoTo System<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
PEC correction<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
GPS<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Hand controller<\/td>Yes (Go2Nova 8407)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Transport case<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Tripod<\/td>Not included<\/td><\/tr>
Pole finder<\/td>Yes (iPolar)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Total weight (kg)<\/td>21,8<\/td><\/tr>
Series<\/td>CEM70<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Mount<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Observation goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Photographic use<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Visually useful<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo control<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
GPS<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
With hand control<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Interfaces<\/td>Autoguider, USB<\/td><\/tr>
Autoguiding<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Software<\/td>Go2Nova 8407<\/td><\/tr>
Polar alignment<\/td>iPolar<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

iOptron CEM70 comes with iPolar polar finder, Go2Nova hand controller, GPS, integrated cable management, 9.5 kg counterweight and transport case - powerful mount for precision observation and astrophotography.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":96832,"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-32779","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":32777,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-cem70-ec2w-montering-ipolar\/","url_meta":{"origin":32779,"position":0},"title":"iOptron CEM70 EC2W Mount iPolar","author":"","date":"07-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"iOptron CEM70 EC2W comes with integrated iPolar polar finder, hand controller, internal cabling, 9.5 kg counterweight and transport case - 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