{"id":32781,"date":"2025-11-07T12:18:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32781"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:27:04","slug":"ioptron-cem70ec-nuc-mount","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-cem70ec-nuc-montering\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron CEM70EC-NUC Mounting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iOptron CEM70EC-NUC - Smart powerhouse for demanding astrophotography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOptron CEM70EC-NUC is built for astrophotographers who want top performance without messy cables or connection problems. With this advanced equatorial mount, you get stability, precision and ease of use in one compact system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-CEM70EC-NUC-Montering-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron CEM70EC-NUC side view of mount with central balance assembly and NUC mounting adapter\" class=\"wp-image-32809\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart design for maximum performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The innovative&nbsp;<strong>Center Balance Design<\/strong>&nbsp;distributes weight perfectly around the pivot point, keeping your mount stable - even with heavy telescopes up to&nbsp;<strong>31.8 kg<\/strong>. Thanks to its light own weight of only&nbsp;<strong>13.6 kg<\/strong>&nbsp;take it easily to any observation site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-CEM70EC-NUC-Montering-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron CEM70EC-NUC rear view with LAN port, power supply and internal cabling for NUC integration\" class=\"wp-image-32810\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fewer cables, more control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>NUC integration<\/strong>&nbsp;(Intel\u00ae mini-PC) connects directly to the internal cable system. This eliminates loose cables, interference and knots. Everything - from camera to guider - stays neatly connected within the mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extremely accurate tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>high-quality encoders<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>quiet stepper motors<\/strong>&nbsp;ensure that your tracking remains flawless. With an accuracy of only&nbsp;<strong>0.07 arc seconds<\/strong>&nbsp;and real-time&nbsp;<strong>PEC correction<\/strong>&nbsp;stars remain sharp and round, even at long exposure times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">User-friendly operation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Go2Nova\u00ae 8407 V2 controller.<\/strong>&nbsp;with integrated heating and GPS makes alignment easy. The&nbsp;<strong>iPolar electronic polar finder<\/strong>&nbsp;helps you aim quickly and precisely, even if the pole star is not directly visible. Large levers and latches make it easy to adjust everything even with gloves on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reliable build quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CEM70EC-NUC is made for years of precision. The quiet drive, sturdy worm gears and precise adjustments give you confidence in every session - whether you're observing visually or taking astrophotos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Perfect for:<\/strong>&nbsp;advanced astrophotographers, mobile observers and anyone who wants maximum performance without the hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Equatorial mount (CEM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>CEM70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Center Balance Design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carrying capacity<\/td><td>31.8 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Own weight<\/td><td>13.6 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total weight<\/td><td>21.8 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Worm gear material<\/td><td>Steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive<\/td><td>Wormwheel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counterweight<\/td><td>1 \u00d7 9.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tracking &amp; Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Encoder<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tracking accuracy<\/td><td>\u00b13.5 arc seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Periodic error (PE).<\/td><td>&lt; 0.3\u2033 rms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PEC correction<\/td><td>Realtime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoTo System<\/td><td>Yes (Go2Nova\u00ae 8407 V2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GPS<\/td><td>Yes (32-channel)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>iPolar pole finder<\/td><td>Built-in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motors<\/td><td>Precision stepper motors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speed<\/td><td>up to 3.75\u00b0\/sec<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connections &amp; Functionality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Interfaces<\/td><td>ST-4, USB 2.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autoguiding<\/td><td>iGuider compatible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUC integration<\/td><td>Yes (38 mm Intel\u00ae NUC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WLAN<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cable Management<\/td><td>Internal system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power supply<\/td><td>12 V (including power supply)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating temperature<\/td><td>-20\u00b0 to +45\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mechanical Properties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>RA\/DEC worm wheel diameter<\/td><td>151 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RA\/DEC worm diameter<\/td><td>55 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RA\/DEC bearing diameter<\/td><td>80 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Worm gear teeth<\/td><td>248<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counterweight bar<\/td><td>\u00d8 28 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saddle<\/td><td>Double Losmandy\/Vixen with spring clamps<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mount<\/td><td>iOptron CEM70EC-NUC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counterweight<\/td><td>1 \u00d7 9.5 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nutrition<\/td><td>Includes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport case<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tripod<\/td><td>Not included<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron CEM70EC-NUC comes with integrated iPolar polar finder, Go2Nova hand controller, built-in GPS and WLAN, NUC connection, internal cable routing and transport case - 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