{"id":32957,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32957"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:08","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-mount-goto-without-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-montering-goto-zonder-statief\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount GoTo Without Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount GoTo Without Tripod: GoTo mount for observation and astrophotography<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ combines two mounts in a 1.3 kg housing. In alt-azimuth mode, it is a quick observation mount; with the included EQ base, it turns into an equatorial tracking mount for long-exposure astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The load capacity of 5 kg (11 lbs) is sufficient for small apochromats, compact telescopes, and cameras with telephoto lenses. The counterweight set keeps the setup in balance in the equatorial position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This version comes without a tripod and fits any sturdy photo tripod with a 3\/8 or 1\/4 inch connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From observing to photographing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In altazimuth mode, the GoTo control system locates objects for visual use. If you place the head on the equatorial base, the mount tracks the sky around an axis parallel to the Earth's axis. Field rotation disappears and exposures of minutes become possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two DC servo motors with optical encoders provide the drive, featuring four tracking speeds for stars, landscape plus stars, sun, and moon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Control via WiFi or computer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Via the built-in WiFi, you control the mount with SkySafari or iOptron Commander on iOS and Android. ASCOM and INDI enable full computer control, and the optional Go2Nova 8410 hand controller works as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of operating time at 20 degrees Celsius; external power can be connected via USB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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