{"id":32954,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32954"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:54:39","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-az-mount-goto-with-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-az-montering-goto-met-statief\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo with tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron SkyHunter AZ GoTo Mount with Tripod: Lightweight GoTo Mount with Tripod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOptron SkyHunter AZ is an altazimuth GoTo mount weighing only 1.3 kg that carries telescopes up to 5 kg (11 lbs). In this version, it comes complete with the matching tripod, so you immediately have a complete observation setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the built-in WiFi, you control the mount with SkySafari or iOptron Commander on your smartphone or tablet. Choose an object from the catalog and the SkyHunter slews to it automatically and tracks it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the low weight of the complete set, this is a true grab-and-go setup: within a few minutes you are outside observing.<\/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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo with tripod\" 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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo with tripod\" 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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo with tripod\" 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>Find objects with GoTo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two DC servo motors with optical encoders drive both axes. After a simple alignment on one or two stars, the mount autonomously locates planets, star clusters, and nebulae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Control is via WiFi using SkySafari or iOptron Commander on iOS and Android. Control from a computer via ASCOM or INDI is also possible, and the optional Go2Nova 8410 hand controller works as well.<\/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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo with tripod\" 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>Light, quiet and travel-friendly<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mounting head weighs 1.3 kg and features a Vixen-style saddle for your telescope or telephoto lens. Together with the aluminum tripod, the kit remains light enough for a pannier or carry-on luggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of operating time at 20 degrees Celsius. For longer sessions, connect an external power supply via USB.<\/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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo with tripod\" 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>Four tracking speeds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to sidereal speed, half-sidereal speed, solar speed and lunar speed are available. All speeds work in both the northern and southern hemispheres.<\/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>SkyHunter AZ GoTo mount head with Vixen saddle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminum Tripod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USB cable for charging and firmware updates<\/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 SkyHunter Pier Extension for extra clearance at the zenith, or choose the Go2Nova 8410 hand controller if you prefer to work without a smartphone.<\/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 Visual observers looking for a lightweight GoTo setup for small telescopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 How to operate via smartphone or tablet with SkySafari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Travelers and balcony observers who want to set up quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astrophotographers with long exposures: choose the SkyHunter EQ\/AZ with EQ base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Telescopes heavier than 5 kg<\/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>Azimuthal GoTo Mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Carrying capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>5 kg (11 lbs), balanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight of mounting head<\/strong><\/td><td>1.3 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Drive<\/strong><\/td><td>Dual DC servo motors with optical encoders<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tracking speeds<\/strong><\/td><td>Stars, 1\/2 stars, sun, moon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operation<\/strong><\/td><td>WiFi (SkySafari, iOptron Commander), ASCOM, INDI, optional Go2Nova 8410<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/td><td>Built-in, rechargeable, up to 10 hours (20 \u00b0C)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Saddle<\/strong><\/td><td>Vixen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td><td>Aluminum, included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tripod mount head<\/strong><\/td><td>3\/32 inch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more mounts and accessories for this brand at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron brand page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron SkyHunter AZ with tripod comes with GoTo mount, aluminum tripod, built-in WiFi, rechargeable battery, and Vixen saddle: lightweight altazimuth mount for visual observation with telescopes up to 5 kg (11 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