iOptron CEM70 Goto EQ Mount with iGuider

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 and CEM70G are new standard bearers for equatorial mounts in the 32kg (70lb) payload segment. Both models are packed with advanced features however the CEM70G is the first of its type with an onboard optical guiding system increasing tracking accuracy while streamlining the components resulting in a more portable imaging setup.

Retaining the inherent properties of the center balance design, these relatively compact medium payload mounts deliver what astronomers expect in an efficient accurate portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking (PE <±3.5 arcsec) the CEM70 is a solid performer for observers and imagers alike.

Innovative operational features such as the internal iPolar electronic polar scope, easy lock drive gear engagement (levers large enough to use with gloves), an advanced cable management system for the mount, iPolar, guider, and camera, and cumulatively assure users the CEM70 and 70G designed with their needs in mind. On top of the built-in guiding system the CEM70G also comes standard with WiFi and USB 3.0.

The CEM70G includes the iPolar^TM electronic polar scope, iGuider^TM onboard autoguiding camera and a hard case.

(Tripod/Pier not included.)

Features:

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Payload of 31.8 kg with the mount weight of 13.6 kg
• Easy to use and reliable gear clutches
• Precision altitude and azimuth adjustment.
• Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• iPolar^TM electronic polar scope
• Go2Nova^® 8407+ V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA^® GOTO Technology with built in heater
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE) <±3.5 arcsec
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Onboard iGuider^TM autoguiding system
• 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Built-in WiFi for remote operation
• USB 3.0 connection
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Advanced cable management system with more choices
• Spring loaded 8" Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle

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