Overview Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM Pro 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 travelling with the mount easy. The newly updated SmartEQTM Pro+ is a fully computerized mount with a database of 150,000 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. The SmartEQTM Pro+ 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 Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight) Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg) Metal wheels and worm shafts Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking Resolution: 0.5 arc second Go2NovaTM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology Over 150,000 celestial objects for easy surfing Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking) Retractable counterweight shaft ST-4 compatible Guiding Port AccuAlignTM bright field illuminated polar scope Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer controller Vixen-type dovetail saddle 3/8" threads mounting base Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5.9lbs) PACKAGE CONTENTS SmartEQ Pro+ Telescope Mount Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller 1.25-inch tripod with accessory tray One 1 kg (2.2 lbs) counterweight One hand controller cable AccuAlignTM polar scope installed One year limited warranty Specifications Mount German Equatorial Mount Payload 11 lbs (5kg), exclude counterweight Mount weight 6.2 lbs (2.8kg) Latitude adjustment range 0º ~ 65º Azimuth adjustment range ± 10º Right Ascension worm wheel Φ60mm, 120 teeth Declination worm wheel Φ60mm, 120 teeth Right Ascension axis shaft Φ25mm steel Declination axis shaft Φ25mm steel Right Ascension bearing Φ42mm Declination bearing Φ42mm Motor drive DC servo with optical encoder Resolution 0.5 arc seconds Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8408 with 150,000 objects database Tracking Automatic Speed 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec) Counterweight shaft Φ16mm Counterweight 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Dovetail VIXEN Tripod 1.25” Stainless Steel (5.7lbs or 2.6kg) Polar Scope AccuAlignTM bright field illuminated Power consumption 0.1A(Tracking),0.3A(GOTO) Power requirement DEC 9 ~12V, 1 amp Battery 8AA (not included) Serial port Yes (on hand controller) Autoguide port ST-4 compatible Firmware upgrade Yes PC computer control Yes (ASCOM) Warranty One year limited Manual:Quick Start GuideInstruction ManualFirmware:Download Latest FirmwareiOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver:Install ASCOM Driver 3.11OR (if 3.11 does not perform well)Install ASCOM Driver 2.4
