{"id":32958,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32958"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:54:39","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-mount-ipolar-goto-without-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-montering-ipolar-goto-zonder-statief\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount iPolar GoTo Without Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount iPolar GoTo Without Tripod: GoTo mount with electronic polar alignment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This version of the iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ has the iPolar electronic polar scope built-in. Polar alignment, the foundation of every sharp astrophotography image, is thus done entirely on your laptop screen: quickly, precisely, and without needing a view of Polaris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mount weighs 1.3 kg, carries 5 kg (11 lbs) and works both alt-azimuth and equatorially. In EQ mode with the included base and counterweight set, you can take exposures of minutes without field rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supplied without a tripod: the head fits any sturdy photo tripod with a 3\/8 or 1\/4 inch connection.<\/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-EQ-AZ-Montering-iPolar-GoTo-Zonder-Statief.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount iPolar GoTo Without Tripod\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pool alignment in four steps<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect the mount to your laptop via USB, and the iPolar camera shows the position of the celestial pole and the direction of the polar axis. Use the adjustment knobs to bring them together; the software automatically calculates using date, time, and atmospheric refraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The method works in both hemispheres and also in locations where the North Star is hidden behind trees or buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GoTo and tracking for astrophotography and visual observation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two DC servo motors with optical encoders drive the GoTo control system. Via WiFi, you can operate everything using SkySafari or iOptron Commander; ASCOM and INDI enable computer control, and the Go2Nova 8410 hand controller can be optionally connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four tracking speeds (stars, half-star speed, sun, and moon) and the built-in rechargeable battery with up to 10 hours of operating time complete the mount.<\/p>\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 GoTo mount head with built-in iPolar electronic polar scope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EQ base for equatorial use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stainless steel counterweight rod (20 x 200 mm) with 1.35 kg counterweight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USB cable for charging, iPolar 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 clearance at the zenith, or choose 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 Astrophotographers who want maximum alignment accuracy without an optical polar scope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who photographs from locations without a clear view of Polaris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Travelers looking for a lightweight, complete EQ photo mount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Whoever relies exclusively on visual observation: the SkyHunter AZ will suffice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Setups 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>GoTo mount, EQ and AZ, with iPolar<\/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>Pole finder<\/strong><\/td><td>iPolar Electronic, USB<\/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>Counterweight<\/strong><\/td><td>3.0 lbs, rod 0.79 x 7.87 in<\/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 brand at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron brand 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