{"id":33228,"date":"2025-11-10T11:29:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T10:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=33228"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:21","slug":"ioptron-8408-go2nova-hand-control","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-8408-go2nova-handbediening\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron 8408 Go2Nova Hand Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>iOptron 8408 Go2Nova Hand Controller: Go2Nova hand controller for compact mounts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Go2Nova 8408 is the hand controller for iOptron's compact GoTo mounts. The 4-line, 21-character LCD screen and backlit keys make operation clear, even in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The database contains over 50,000 objects, including well-known planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Select an object and the mount will point itself.<\/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-8408-Go2Nova-Handbediening.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron 8408 Go2Nova Hand Control\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Controls and connections<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You control the mount with 9 speeds, from fine tracking to fast slewing. The serial port is used for firmware updates and for computer control via ASCOM and planetarium software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hand controller is powered via the HBX port of the mount; separate batteries are not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 8408 works in two groups, each with its own firmware: the ZEQ25\/SmartEQ\/SmartEQ Pro and the CEM25\/CEM25EC\/CEM25P. On the SkyGuider Pro, it works with limited functions. Before use, download the appropriate firmware from the iOptron website.<\/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>Go2Nova 8408 hand controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coiled cable<\/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 the RS232\/RJ9 cable handy for firmware updates and computer control.<\/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 Owners of a ZEQ25, SmartEQ (Pro) or CEM25 series looking for a spare or replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2717 Heavier mounts like CEM40 and CEM70: they use the 8410<\/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>Screen<\/strong><\/td><td>LCD, 4 lines x 21 characters, illuminated keys<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Database<\/strong><\/td><td>Over 50,000 objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Speeds<\/strong><\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connections<\/strong><\/td><td>HBX port, serial port for firmware and ASCOM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Suitable for<\/strong><\/td><td>ZEQ25, SmartEQ, SmartEQ Pro, CEM25, CEM25EC, CEM25P; SkyGuider Pro limited<\/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 8408 Go2Nova Hand Controller with 4-line LCD screen and 9 speeds, for the ZEQ25, SmartEQ, and CEM25 series and limited for the SkyGuider 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