iOptron CEM120 The All NEW iOptron CEM120 An extraordinary innovation in mount design...Now with a new payload! Recognizing the growing demand for an accurate and stable, equatorial mount with the versatility to carry larger instruments and more complex imaging arrays, we created the iOptron CEM120. It offers the benefits of our revolutionary “center balance” design: stability, accuracy, and smooth mechanical operation, while capable of carrying a payload up to 52 kg. The “center balance” design’s natural stability is due to its focusing the mount along with payloads weight directly over the center of the pier or tripod. The CEM120's performance is demonstrated by its low periodic tracking error of ±3.5 arc seconds. Along with the stability aspect, the CEM120 features an advanced cable management system consisting of more ports in more locations preventing tangle ups and reducing the chance of fractured cables. It also adds some new features to the CEM family like Wi-Fi and LAN for remote operation and easy to use, reliable clutches on both axes. Optional Extra's Optional heavy duty Tri-Pier 360 and Permanent Pier are available for order. /product/ioptron-tri-pier-360 Optional Tri-Pier adapter for light weight payload ( 8036-120) is also available for $239. It can be modified for permanent pier mounting. Features A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability Observatory astrophotography mount ideal for both visual and Astro-photographers Payload of 52 kg with the mount weight of 26 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 Polar alignment routine for those who can't see the Pole Star Go2Nova® 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)
