Description Center-balanced Equatorial Mount, a mount whisper quiet and lightweight! The mount uses up to 60% less GOTO power consumption than other mounts in category.The "Z" design mount puts the weight of the payload at the center of gravity allowing for greater natural stability. Given its payload capacity, this means the "Z" designed mount is unusually light. A nice benefit when setting up at a remote site. Other features include an adjustable counterweight bar to prevent obstruction with the tripod. And polar aligning is quick and accessible all the time since the polar scope is not blocked by the declination shaft. The CEM25 is equipped with the latest advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. Its database includes over 150,000+ objects. The Go2Nova® Hand Controller is intuitive to use and its large 4-line LCD screen simplifies the process of setting telescopes and locating objects. Features A new design Center-Balanced equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers Payload of 27 lbs (12.3 kg) with the mount-only weight of 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force Gear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes for easy balancing when disengaged Adjustable counterweight shaft for 0º latitude operation Stepper motor with low power consumption New electronics and control adapter from CEM60 iOptron AccuAlignTM calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment Polar alignment routine for those who can’t see the Pole Star Go2Nova® 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port Built-in 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS) Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer control Spring loaded Vixen-style saddle Standard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg), optional 2 inch tripod (8kg) Die-cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray Option between 1.5” Stainless Steel (10.6lb or 4.8kg) or 2" heavy duty stainless steel tripod with die-cast metal tripod spreader/tray Optional PowerWeightTM rechargeable battery pack - Sold Separately Optional hard case for mount available Optional StarFi WiFi adapter for full function control via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer - Sold Separately Specifications Mount Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount Payload 27 lb (12.3kg), exclude counterweight Mount weight 10.4 lb (4.7kg) Payload/Mount weight 2.60 Right Ascension worm wheel Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum Declination worm wheel Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum Right Ascension axis shaft Φ35mm steel Declination axis shaft Φ35mm steel Right Ascension bearing Φ55mm ball bearing Declination bearing Φ55mm ball bearing Worm gears Brass Motor drive 1.8 º stepper motor, 128X microdivision Resolution 0.14 arc seconds Transmission Synchronous belt Latitude adjustment range 0º ~ 60º Azimuth adjustment range ± 10º GPS Internal 32-channel GPS Polar Scope AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated Level indicator Level bubble Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8408 with 150,000+ objects database PEC Yes Tracking Automatic Speed 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX1440X) Counterweight shaft Φ20mm Counterweight 10.4 lb (4.7kg) Tripod 1.5" Stainless Steel(5kg), optional 2"(8kg) Dovetail saddle Spring loaded Vixen-style Power consumption 0.35A(Tracking), 0.6A(GOTO) Power requirement 12V DC(9 ~ 15V), 1.5Amp AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included) Serial port Yes (on hand controller) Autoguide port Yes Firmware upgrade Yes PC computer control Yes (ASCOM) Operation temperature -10ºC ~ 40ºC Warranty Two year limited Manual: Please pay attention to the operation differences between the ZEQ25 and CEM25 mount, especially the Zero Position and Tension Adjuster.Quick Start Guide Instruction Manual Firmware: Download Latest Firmware iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver:Install ASCOM Driver and Commander
