|
iOptron SmartStar-E Astro Blue Altazimuth "Cube" Mount, with #8403 GoToNova Controller & Heavy Duty S.S. Tripod | 
| Brand: iOptron
Category: Photography
List Price: $375.00
Buy New: $218.00
You Save: $157.00 (42%)
New (2) from $218.00
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.5
This compact mount design is one of the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connection. In addition, there are no dead spots so you can point your telescope to ANYWHERE above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation.
Includes the GoToNova Controller. The largest LCD screen on the market with 4 lines and 21-character Hand Control with backlit LED buttons.
Drive motor with 5-speed setting for precise tracking
Standard-equipment AC connection (Optional DC adaptor available)
GPS-compatible with optional GPS Module (iOptron #8411)
Available in four colors: Astro Blue, Terra Green, Cosmic Orange, & Pulsar Purple
Manufactured by iOptron
MPN: 8500
EAN: 6943831500032
ASIN: B000XTM33K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | Compatible with most tubes on the market: | | • | Schmidt-Cassegrains 8" and below | | • | Maksutov-Cassegrains 150mm and below | | • | Newtonian reflectors (if more than 40" may block tripod at certain spots) | | • | Refractors (not more than 40") |
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
SmartStar-E GO TO AltAzi Mount, "The Cube" Astro Blue Alt-Azimuth Mount The SmartStar-E comes with our patented Alt-Azimuth Mount, a.k.a. The Cube. This compact mount design is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connection. In addition, there are no "dead spots" so you can point your telescope to ANYWHERE above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount also comes standard with AC connection. An optional DC adaptor is available so you can plug your telescope motor into your car if you're camping or at any remote location. The most easy to understand controller on the market: The GoToNova Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. Thehand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It alsohas a larger LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand controller and its large LCD screen, youcan easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go. More precise speed control for viewing objects: The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 5 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope's viewfinder for as long as you wish. Simply a better tripod: Made of 1-inch heavy-duty stain l
|
|
|
| |
