IOptron CEM26EC GoTo iPolar mount with LiteRoc tripod

Like its direct predecessor, the CEM25P, the new CEM25P is aCEM26Is designed for ease of use and portability.

The key to this optimized relationship is the EMF design (Center-Balanced Equatorial MountOr equatorial mount balanced in the center). This design, developed by iOptron, directs the weight of the mount and payload directly to the center of the tripod to create a natural center of gravity.

Based on the experience of creating the previous EMF models, additional features have been added to the newCEM26To ensure maximum comfort during use.

It now includes aintegrated wifi system, as well as aperiodic error correction (periodic error correction, or PEC)Permanent.

In terms of functionality, the CEM26 offers aprecise approach and very accurate trackingOf the selected objects.

TheCEM26Sets a new standard for compact, mid-size equatorial GoTo mounts.

The center-balanced mount design places the payload weight in the central area, allowing for greater natural stability. This is also a great advantage for astronomical photography.

Another feature of the CEM26 is alength-adjustable counterweight barTo avoid hitting the tripod legs when used very close to the horizon.

Now the alignment with the Polar is quick and can be done in any position, since theintegrated Polar search engineIs no longer blocked by the declination axis (as was the case, for example, with CEM25).

It is equipped with the latestgo2Nova® technology, this makes it one of the most powerful and accurate GoTo mounts available on the market today. Operation of the Go2Nova® control unit is intuitive and the large four-line LCD display makes it easy to locate objects, even in complete darkness.

The GoTo software database contains more than 212,000 objects.

The frame has an integrated electronic Polar finderIPolar. This finder ensures precise alignment of the system with the Polar, even when it is obscured.

The CEM26 comes with the provenLiteRoc stainless steel tripodAnd a robustcarrying caseAluminum.

Summary of the advantages of this model:

• Lightweight, uniquely designed center-balanced equatorial mount with minimum weight but maximum payload
• Ideal for visual observation and astronomical photography
• Under periodic error (
• 4.5 kg saddle weight with a payload capacity of up to 12 kg
• In CNC machined cast metal
• Large, easy-to-use rotary knobs
• Adjustable counterweight bar for operation at 0° latitude
• Low power consumption stepper motors
• Integrated electronic Polar search engineIPolar
• Easy Polar Alignment" procedure for when you can't see the North Star
• Go2Nova® control unit with the latest GoTo technology
• Integrated ST-4 automatic guiding port
• Integrated Wifi
• USB port for firmware update and control via PC/laptop/tablet
• LiteRoc stainless steel tripod with anti-vibration pads (tripod weight: 7.5 kg)
• Tripod with central fixing in cast metal and a practical accessory tray
• Carrying case with foam lining to fit the parts
• Optional 32-channel expandable GPS
• Optional iGuider automatic guidance system
• With high-resolution encoders (EC) on the right ascension (RA) axis, it offers an accuracy of less than 0.3 arcseconds and thus corrects the periodic error in real time. This eliminates the need for guidance in astronomical photography.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum additional load (kg): 12
• Pole height adjustment (°): 0-60
• Motor speeds: 1x, 2x, 8x, 8x, 16x, 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x (Stepper motor)
• Position accuracy: 0.17
• Tracking accuracy: +/-6
• Worm wheel material: Brass
• Worm wheel material: Aluminum
• Sprocket (RA): 144 (Aluminum)
• Counterweight(s): 1
• Material of counterweight(s): Steel
• Counterweight bar diameter (mm): 20
• Software: Go2Nova
• Display: backlit LCD display
• Database: 212,000 objects
• Connection to control unit: USB and ST4 cable
• Interfaces: ST-4, USB, HBX
• Cable routing: internal
• Operating temperature: -10°C bis 40°C
• Power supply: 12 (DC)
• Power consumption with system open (mA): 0.8
• Encoder: yes
• Pole height scale: yes
• Connection for prism bar: yes (Vixen
• PEC correction: yes (permanent)
• GoTo system: yes
• GPS- (optional)
• Can be controlled via PC: yes (ASCOM)
• Upgradeable via Internet: yes
• Accessory holder: yes
• Transport boxes: yes
• Pole finder: yes
• Energy source: yes
• Cable: USB
• Tripod: yes
• Tripod material: Stainless steel
• Tripod weight (kg): 7.5
• Black-black-red
• Total weight (kg): 18.5
• Series: EMF GoTo
• Wi-Fi: yes
• Alignment Process: 3-Star Alignment, 2-Star Alignment, 1-Star Alignment
• Autoguiding: yes
• PEC correction: yes
• Tracking velocities: sidereal, solar and lunar
• Polar Alignment: Easy Polar Alignment