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1. SmartEQ
TM
Mount Overview
Born out of the popular iOptron Cube
TM
and iEQ
TM
mounts, the SmartEQ
TM
mount is the ultimate
Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual
observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make traveling with the
mount easy.
SmartEQ
TM
mount is a fully computerized mount with a database of 50,000 objects. It offers the next
generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova
®
Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD
screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.
SmartEQ
TM
Pro mount has metal wheels (aluminum alloy) and worm shafts (brass) to enhance the
mount performance. It also equipped with an ST-4 compatible guiding port for those who wants to autoguide
the mount. An iOptron AccuAligning
TM
Polar Scope is also equipped for better polar alignment (optional for
SmartEQ
TM
mount).
SmartEQ
TM
mount is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail connection,
making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.
Features:
y Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
y Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
y Payload: 11 lbs (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
y Mount weight: 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
y Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
y Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
y Resolution: 0.5 arc second
y Go2Nova
®
8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA
®
GoTo Technology
y Over 50,,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
y Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
y Retractable counterweight shaft
y Vixen-type dovetail saddle
y Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod
y Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer controller
y Metal wheels and worm shafts (SmartEQ Pro mount only)
y ST-4 guiding port (SmartEQ Pro mount only)
y AccuAligning
TM
bright field polar scope (optional for SmartEQ
TM
mount, Part# 3130, and standard
for Pro mount)
y Optional 1.25A AC/DC adapter
2. SmartEQ
TM
Mount Assembly
2.1. Parts List
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The SmartEQ
TM
mount shipping box contains:
• SmartEQ
TM
telescope mount
• Go2Nova
®
#8408 hand controller
• 1.25-inch stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
• One 2lbs (0.9 kg) counterweight
• One hand controller cable
• Installed polar scope for SmartEQ
TM
Pro mount.
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