The iOptron iPolar External Electronic Polar Scope brings the ubiquitous polar alignment scope into the 21st Century by utilizing a digital camera and the downloadable computer software for your Windows PC to provide accurate polar alignment anywhere on earth, even if your pole stars aren't visible or the night is cloudy or suffers from light pollution. Simply follow the on-screen alignment instructions and you'll be properly and accurately polar aligned for your observation or astrophotography sessions. Power for the iPolar comes from the included 24" USB cable that tethers it to your computer, and since it's plug-and-play compatible there are no drivers that need to be installed before your computer recognizes it. This version of the iPolar is supplied with an external mounting adapter that attaches to your Sky-Watcher HEQ5 equatorial mount, and additional adapters are available separately so you can move a single iPolar between multiple equatorial mounts—simply pick up the mounting adapter that fits your other mounts.
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Key Features
- Works in Poor Sky Visibility Conditions
- Mounts Externally to the Mount
- No Visible Pole Stars Required
- Works Anywhere on Earth
The iOptron iPolar External Electronic Polar Scope brings the ubiquitous polar alignment scope into the 21st Century by utilizing a digital camera and the downloadable computer software for your Windows PC to provide accurate polar alignment anywhere on earth, even if your pole stars aren't visible or the night is cloudy or suffers from light pollution. Simply follow the on-screen alignment instructions and you'll be properly and accurately polar aligned for your observation or astrophotography sessions. Power for the iPolar comes from the included 24" USB cable that tethers it to your computer, and since it's plug-and-play compatible there are no drivers that need to be installed before your computer recognizes it. This version of the iPolar is supplied with an external mounting adapter that attaches to your Sky-Watcher HEQ5 equatorial mount, and additional adapters are available separately so you can move a single iPolar between multiple equatorial mounts—simply pick up the mounting adapter that fits your other mounts.
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iOptron 3339-HEQ5 Overview
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iOptron 3339-HEQ5 Reviews
Accurate, easy to use
By Christian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-29
Works well, is set up in minutes and is accurate. Significant upgrade and a little less expensive than Polemaster. Highly recommended.
Makes polar alignment easy breezy
By Bernhard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-06-15
I used the iPolar on a friend's SkyGuider and was hooked. You need a PC connected up to this little gadget, but the process is super easy. The camera connected right away and I was able to polar align even before I could make out enough stars in the sky myself. The adapter for my HEQ5 mount fits perfectly into the front polar scope opening. You just have to rotate the mount around the RA axis to confirm positions and find the center of the camera.
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is this compatible with skywatcher eq6 r pro?
is this compatible with skywatcher eq6 r pro?
iOptron only indicates the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Mounts
Date published: 2021-04-19
Can this be used with Sky-Watcher EQM-35 EQ GoTo ...
Can this be used with Sky-Watcher EQM-35 EQ GoTo Mount?
This GoTo mount has already included, a Software Polar Adjustment or using the
built in Polar Scope.
The MFR does not mention its replaceable, or any other accessory.
Date published: 2021-04-09
Do you have to also get the external adapter to ...
Do you have to also get the external adapter to use it with the HEQ5-pro?
You do not. The model comes with the iOptron iPolar External Mounting Adapter for Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Mounts, which should work with the Pro.
Date published: 2020-11-13
can this be fixed to a skywatcher EQ6 R PRO?
can this be fixed to a skywatcher EQ6 R PRO?
iOptron indicates only the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Mounts
Date published: 2021-04-19