{"id":32864,"date":"2025-11-07T16:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32864"},"modified":"2026-07-19T20:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T18:54:25","slug":"ioptron-hae18c-az-eq-mount-dual","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae18c-az-eq-montering-dual\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ Mount Dual"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ Mount Dual: compact strain wave, controlled via your phone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iOptron HAE18C is an AZ\/EQ mount with strain wave gearing on both axes. It can carry 8.2 kg (18 lbs) without a counterweight. Use it azimuthally for quick visual observation or equatorially for long-exposure astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This C version works without manual operation: the complete control is in the head and you operate everything via WiFi or computer. Fewer parts, fewer cables, get outside faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The built-in GPS automatically sets the time and position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strain wave: power without counterbalance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Strain wave gears deliver high torque without backlash, making a counterweight unnecessary in most setups. This saves kilograms of carrying and minutes of setup time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The electronic friction brake on both axes safely stops the mount in case of a power failure, and the power-down memory saves the alignment, so you can continue without re-aligning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Operation via app or computer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This C-version has full onboard control and works without manual operation: you control the mount via WiFi with iOptron Commander Lite or SkySafari on your smartphone or tablet, or from your computer via ASCOM and INDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The built-in zero position finder automatically finds the home position, and the USB port is for firmware updates and computer control. Autoguiding can be done via the ST-4 port.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Double saddle, ready for any tube<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The dual saddle accepts Vixen and Losmandy-D rails. For heavier or unbalanced setups, add the optional counterweight bar with counterweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head comes with a transport case or bag and without a tripod; it fits on matching iOptron tripods and mounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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