PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
We call it "level and go," the term used to describe the simple setup of the new AZ Pro mount from iOptron.
Using its built-in precision level indicator, the operator simply levels the mount and turns on the power; this capable computerized alt-azimuth telescope mount takes over from there.
Using the integrated 32-channel GPS receiver and built-in angular and position detection sensors, the AZ Pro mount calculates its global position, as well as the orientation of the telescope.
Automatically, the mount orients the instrument to an easily identifiable bright object in the night sky.
The user only has to confirm that a bright object is in the center of the view to activate the tracking and GOTO functionality.
Features:
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 10 hours of use.
- 33 pounds of primary payload and 10 pounds of secondary payload capacity, with a mount weighing only 13 pounds
- Quiet, low-power stepper motors
- Go2Nova® 8407 handheld controller with 212,000+ object library and 8-line backlit LCD display
- Backlash-free controller system
- Integrated WIFI adapter for complete wireless control of ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari
- Serial port for computer control and firmware upgrades
- Retractable counterweight shaft
- Position memory in case of power failure
- Die-cast aluminum body
- Easy 3-point level adjustment
- 6-inch dual dovetail mount (styles Losmandy/Vixen)
- Height of only 10 inches (mounting head only)
- Built-in 32-channel GPS receiver
- Automatic position and angle detection sensors
- Aluminum hard case
- The mount comes with the LiteRoc 1.75" tripod which provides rock solid stability in a lighter, more compact package. It also has improved leg sleeves and sockets for greater rigidity and redesigned leg lock levers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
- Max. additional load capacity (kg) 15
- Counterweight(s) (piece) 1
- Mounting saddleLosmandy & Vixen
- Motor typeStepper motors
- Weight (g)4500
- Battery-poweredyes
- Battery life (h)10
- Battery typeInternal lithium-ion battery
- Worm wheel materialAluminum
- Worm gear materialBrass
Special features
- GPS: yes
- GoTo system: yes
- Manual controller: yes
- PC interface: yes (WIFI)
- PC controllable: yes (ASCOM)
- Level: yes
Equipment
- Accessory board: yes
- Other contents: Power supply
- Carrying case: yes
Tripod
- Tripod material: Steel
- Diameter of tripod leg (mm) 45
- Tripod weight (kg) 8.1
- Maximum tripod height (cm)137
General
- Total weight (kg) 14
- Outer material Aluminum
- Series: AZ Pro
- Type: Mount
- Construction type: Azimuthal
GoTo Control
- GPS: yes
- Accuracy: 0.002
- Database: 212,000
- Software: Go2Nova 8407
- GoTo language: English
