{"id":32892,"date":"2025-11-07T18:33:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32892"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:05","slug":"ioptron-hae69c-mount-double-az-eq","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae69c-montering-dubbel-az-eq\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron HAE69C Mount Dual AZ\/EQ: heavy strain wave, operated via app or PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOptron HAE69C is an AZ\/EQ mount with strain wave drive (harmonic drive) on both axes. Without a counterweight, it carries 31.3 kg (69 lbs). Use it in alt-azimuth mode for quick visual observation or in equatorial mode for long-exposure astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The C-version has the complete control system on board and works without a handset: you operate it via WiFi with iOptron Commander Lite or SkySafari, or from the computer via ASCOM and INDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The friction brake on both axles also holds a heavy tube safely in place in the event of a power failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69C-Montering-Dubbel-AZ-EQ-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69C-Montering-Dubbel-AZ-EQ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69C-Montering-Dubbel-AZ-EQ-3.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69C-Montering-Dubbel-AZ-EQ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strain wave: power without counterbalance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strain wave gears deliver a high torque without backlash, making a counterweight unnecessary in most setups. That saves kilograms of heavy lifting and minutes of setup time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69C-Montering-Dubbel-AZ-EQ-3.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Operation via app or computer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE69C-Montering-Dubbel-AZ-EQ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE69C Mount Double AZ\/EQ\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Double saddle, ready for any tube<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HAE69C mounting head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power supply and USB cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the 20 cm MiniPier for the HAE69 for clearance around the zenith, and the counterweight clamp for unbalanced hanging setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For whom yes and for whom no<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2713 Astrophotographers with heavy tubes who operate via app or computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Anyone who wants manual control: choose the version with handset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td>AZ\/EQ GoTo Mount, strain wave on both axes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carrying capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>31.3 kg (69 lbs), without counterweight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friction brake<\/strong><\/td><td>Electronic, on the RA and declination axis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gear period<\/strong><\/td><td>360 seconds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Saddle<\/strong><\/td><td>Dovetail, Vixen, and Losmandy-D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connections<\/strong><\/td><td>WiFi, USB, ST-4 autoguiding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Memory<\/strong><\/td><td>Power-down position and alignment memory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>Not included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nutrition<\/strong><\/td><td>12 V DC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operation<\/strong><\/td><td>App (WiFi), ASCOM, INDI; without manual control<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more mounts and accessories for this merk at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron merk page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron HAE69C comes with built-in WLAN, GoTo control via Go2Nova software, USB connections, power supply, dual Losmandy\/Vixen saddle, and transport case: AZ\/EQ strain wave mount with 31.3 kg (69 lbs) payload capacity, without hand 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