German equatorial mount iOptron CEM70G GoTo with iGuider

German equatorial mount iOptron CEM70G GoTo with iGuider

THE TRIPOD IN THE IMAGE IS SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES BUT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT.

The new CEM70 retains the characteristic look of the popular CEM mounts. CEM stands for center-balanced equatorial mount . This design ensures a particularly good ratio of load capacity to weight. In the case of the CEM70 it is 2.3, i.e. the mount supports more than twice its own weight. This makes it not only suitable as a portable mount, but also ideal for use in observatories.

The stepper motors and toothed belt drive ensure high approach accuracy in GoTo mode and, above all, high tracking accuracy, with a periodic error of less than +/- 3.5 arcseconds, all with the usual pleasant silence of iOptron mounts.

The CEM70 mount is available in two variants:

In addition to the above features, the standard variant offers:

• IntegratediPolar camera. It replaces the classic polar finder and allows accurate and convenient alignment from the handheld.
• Steppermotors (1.8° with 128 microsteps) for accurate approach and tracking movement.
• Go2Nova 8407controller with integrated heating to prevent fogging of the large monitor.
• 32-channel GPS: computer control knows where you are at all times and what the date and time is to initialize the GoTo.
• Advanced cable routing system with connectivity for various accessories.
• Dual mount stand for prism rails compatible with Vixen and Losmandy standards. With its 20 cm length, this stand is capable of supporting even heavy optics.
• Large-format adjustment wheels are easy to operate even when wearing gloves.

Both variants of the CEM70 mount have an ST-4 interface for attaching a self-tracking camera for full tracking control for long exposure astrophotography.

The CEM70G variant integrates its own autoguider camera, the new iGuider from iOptron, eliminating the need for separate autoguider solutions.

In addition, it also includes WLAN (WiFi) and high-speed USB 3.0 interfaces for communication with an external computer (both laptop and desktop). The CEM70G mount is an extremely powerful astrophotography instrument that also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of payload.

Both variants of the CEM70 mount are supplied in a robust carrying case.

Capacity
Designation	CEM70
Max. additional load (kg)	31
Frame weight (kg)	13,6
Counterweight(s)	1 (9.5kg)
Interfaces	USB 2.0
Power supply	12
Language	English
Pole height adjustment (°)	0 - 65
Azimuth precision adjustment	+/- 4
Operating Temperature	(-20) - (+45)
Motor speeds	1x, 2x, 8x,16x, 64x, 128x, 256x, 512x, max ~3.75º/sec
Mounting stand	Losmandy & Vixen
Ball bearing diameter DEC (mm)	80
Diameter of AR ball bearing (mm)	80
Diameter of worm wheel DEC (mm)	151
AR worm wheel diameter (mm)	151
Sprocket (DEC)	248
Toothed wheel (RA)	248
Encoder	no
Tracking accuracy	+/- 3,5
AR helical shaft diameter (mm)	55
Diameter of helical shaft DEC (mm)	55
Worm wheel material	Steel
Counterweight bar diameter (mm)	28
Motor type	Stepper motors
Cable routing	internal
Peculiarities
GoTo system	yes
Equipment
Carrying case	yes
Tripod	no tripod
Pole finder	yes
Power source	yes
Overall
Total weight (kg)	21,8
Series	CEM
Type	Mount
Construction type	equatorial
Applications
Suitable for photographic purposes	yes
GoTo
GPS	yes
with remote control	yes
Software	Go2Nova 8407
Wi-Fi	yes
Interfaces	Autoguider, USB
Autoguiding	iGuider
PEC correction	yes
polar alignment	iPolar

German equatorial mount iOptron CEM70G GoTo with iGuider