The SmartEQ Pro+ Equatorial Mount Kit with Hard Case from iOptron features the SmartEQ Pro+ mount, the Go2Nova 8408 computer hand controller, an adjustable stainless steel tripod, a polar aligning scope, and a hard carrying case for the mount. The mount is compatible with any optical tube assembly (OTA) with a Vixen-type dovetail saddle. The mount is powered by eight AA batteries and can run for up to 16 hours of continuous viewing, whether you're stargazing in the backyard or far off the grid.
The dual-axis servomotor is controlled by the Go2Nova 8408 hand controller. This system has an internal database of 59,000+ celestial objects, with 60 user-defined objects to program yourself. The hand controller has updatable firmware through the built-in serial port. With nine slew speeds and automatic tracking capabilities, finding and keeping objects centered in the field of view is easy no matter whether you're viewing the fast-moving Moon or much slower deep-space subjects. An adjustable stainless steel tripod is included for the mount and your telescope as well as a hard carrying case designed to hold and protect the Equatorial mount.
- Spring-loaded Vixen-style dovetail saddle
- Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
- Retractable counterweight shaft stores in mount head when not in use
- Design eliminates the need for a counterweight if the payload is under 4 lb
- 60mm, 122 tooth aluminum right ascension (RA) and declination (dec) worm wheels with brass worm gears
- RA and dec gear switches for balancing the mount with an OTA installed
- AccuAlign polar scope with bright-field illumination for polar alignment
- Integrated ST-4-compatible autoguiding port
- 59,000+ object database
- User-friendly menu-driven interface
- 9-speed slew control with quiet mode
- Database includes stars, constellations, and comets
- 60 user-defined objects to easily find your favorites
- 4-line, 21-character, red-light backlit LCD screen
- Works in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- Polar, SolarSys, one-star, and multi-star alignment options
- Programmable worm gear backlash adjustment
- Updatable firmware through built-in serial port
- Computer control with planetarium software