Saturday, July 20, 2013

iOptron iEQ45-C w/Hard Case8000C-HC Review

iOptron iEQ45-C w/Hard Case8000C-HC

iOptron iEQ45-C w/Hard Case8000C-HC



iOptron iEQ45-C w/Hard Case 8000C-HC

The iEQ45 GoTo German Equatorial Mount with Modified Clutch plus Hard Case, is the first new class of the finest astro-imaging mounts from iOptron. The iEQ45 now comes equipped with a modified DEC clutch for free spin OTA Balance and has a built-in 32-bit GPS. The iEQ45 has a payload of 45 pounds balanced and comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope. The iEQ45 mount sits on a sturdy 2-inch stainless steel tripod and fits both Vixen and Losmandy-type mounting plates. Its lighter weight of only 25lbs makes this a very easy mount to carry.

The iEQ45 GoTo German Equatorial mount has the highest Payload/Mount ratio (1.7) in category. The iEQ45 has the capability of reverse guiding with autoprotection with its ST-4 autoguiding port. There is also a permanent periodic error correction and the iEQ45 has an ultra-accurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO). The Payload on the iEQ45 is approximately 45 lbs and the mount weight is 25 lbs. There is a built-in 32-channel GPS and a controller with Advanced GoToNOVA technology including a heating mechanism for working at low temperatures down to negative 20 degrees Celsius. The iEQ45 comes in a portable, form fitted hard case that is easy to travel with and store. It has a Gap-free structure for both R.A and declination worms and has a RS232 port for mount firmware upgrade and ASCOM control. Comes standard with: 2 x 5kg counterweight, AC adapter, 12V DC car plug adapter, RJ9 port, and RS232/RJ9 cable adapter

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Features


  • The iEQ45 by iOptron is a GoTo German Equatorial Mount with a Modified clutch and hard case.
  • The DEC cluth on the iEQ45 provides free spin OTA Balance and has a built-in 32-bit GPS.
  • The iEQ45 by iOptron has a payload of 45 pounds balanced and comes standard with a calibrated dark f


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