{"id":33025,"date":"2025-11-08T14:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T13:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33025"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:54:36","slug":"ioptron-ipolar-electronic-polar-finder-for-cem26-gem28-1-inch","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-ipolar-elektronische-poolzoeker-voor-cem26-gem28-1-inch\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28: electronic pole finder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the iPolar line, you can project an iOptron CEM26 and GEM28 into the celestial pole via your laptop screen. The built-in camera shows the actual pole position and the direction of the axis; with the azimuth and elevation screws, you align both points together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The software automatically calculates the exact pole position based on date and time. Looking through a small optical pole finder is no longer necessary, and alignment is also successful even if Polaris is not clearly visible.<\/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-CEM26-GEM28-iPolar-Elektronische-Poolzoeker-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28\" 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-CEM26-GEM28-iPolar-Elektronische-Poolzoeker-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28\" 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-CEM26-GEM28-iPolar-Elektronische-Poolzoeker-3.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28\" 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-CEM26-GEM28-iPolar-Elektronische-Poolzoeker-4.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28\" 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-CEM26-GEM28-iPolar-Elektronische-Poolzoeker-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28\" 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>Accurate at every location<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sensitive sensor with a wide field of view finds the correct orientation even after a rough alignment. The iPolar works in both the northern and southern hemispheres and remains usable at low latitudes. Precise polar alignment extends the usable exposure time without guiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The connection to the computer is via USB 2.0.<\/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-CEM26-GEM28-iPolar-Elektronische-Poolzoeker-3.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron iPolar Electronic Pole Finder for CEM26 and GEM28\" 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>Assembly<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This version fits into the pole shaft of the CEM26 and GEM28 and replaces the optical AccuAlign pole finder. The USB connection is located on the rear, so the cable runs free of moving parts.<\/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>iPolar electronic polar finder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounting hardware<\/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\">Keep a USB cable as a spare in your luggage, then a forgotten cable will never get in the way of a session.<\/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 iOptron CEM26 and GEM28 owners who want to pool faster and more accurately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2713 Astrophotographers who want longer unguided exposures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Who perceives exclusively visually: then the optical polar finder is sufficient<\/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>Electronic pool finder with camera<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>iOptron CEM26 and GEM28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connection<\/strong><\/td><td>USB 2.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Assembly<\/strong><\/td><td>In the pole end of CEM26 and GEM28, the optical pole finder replaces the<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Operation<\/strong><\/td><td>Software-based calculation of pole position, both hemispheres<\/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 iPolar for CEM26 and GEM28: electronic polar scope with built-in camera and USB 2.0 connection 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