{"id":32955,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32955"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:08","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-az-mount-goto-without-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-az-montering-goto-zonder-statief\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without Tripod: compact GoTo head for your own tripod<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iOptron SkyHunter AZ is a 1.3 kg altazimuth GoTo mount for telescopes and telephoto lenses up to 5 kg (11 lbs). This version comes without a tripod: you mount the head on any sturdy photographic tripod with a 3\/8 or 1\/4 inch connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Control is handled via the built-in WiFi with SkySafari or iOptron Commander on your smartphone or tablet. The mount locates objects automatically and tracks them using two servo motors with optical encoders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal for those who already own a good tripod and want to put together a minimal, lightweight GoTo setup.<\/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-Zonder-Statief-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without 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-Zonder-Statief-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without 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-Zonder-Statief-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without 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>GoTo in your back pocket<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a brief alignment on one or two stars, the SkyHunter navigates autonomously to planets, double stars, and bright deep-sky objects. Computer control is possible via ASCOM or INDI, and the optional Go2Nova 8410 hand controller is also supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four tracking speeds (stars, half star speed, sun, and moon) work in both hemispheres.<\/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-Zonder-Statief-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without 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>Up to ten hours on the built-in battery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of operating time at 20 degrees Celsius. Charging and firmware updates are handled via the USB port, and for long sessions, you can connect an external power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vixen saddle accepts telescopes, spotting scopes, and telephoto lenses with a Vixen-style rail.<\/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>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\">Combine the mount head with the SkyHunter Pier-Extension for extra clearance at the zenith, or add the Go2Nova 8410 hand controller for smartphone-free operation.<\/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 Anyone who already owns a sturdy photo tripod and is looking for a lightweight GoTo head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Visual observers with small telescopes or spotting scopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Travelers who watch their weight<\/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>Altazimuth GoTo mount, head without tripod<\/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 connector<\/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 merk at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron merk page<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron SkyHunter AZ without tripod comes with GoTo mount head, built-in WiFi, rechargeable battery, Vixen saddle and 3\/8-inch tripod connection: lightweight altazimuth mount for telescopes and telephoto lenses up to 5 kg (11 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