iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo System

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iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo System
Key Features
  • Built-In Rechargeable Battery
  • Operates in North and South Hemisphere
  • Attaches to Camera Tripod
  • Wi-Fi Adapter
The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo System from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing in at only 2.9 pounds (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11-pound payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates, 1x or sidereal, 1/2x for sky and landscape combined, solar, and lunar. All four tracking rates work in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, a computer via ASCOM, INDI, or an embedded drive.
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iOptron SkyHunter Overview

The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo System from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing in at only 2.9 pounds (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11-pound payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates, 1x or sidereal, 1/2x for sky and landscape combined, solar, and lunar. All four tracking rates work in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, a computer via ASCOM, INDI, or an embedded drive.

Payload 11 pounds (balanced, exclude CW)
Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
Tracking speed consists of solar, lunar, 1x, 1/2x, S/N
Built-in Wi-Fi adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron Commander, and Sky Safari control
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" threads
Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
USB port for firmware upgrades and computer control
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation
Vixen dovetail saddle
Operates in both northern and southern hemispheres

iOptron SkyHunter Specs

Key Specs
Mount Type
German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
7 lb / 3.2 kg
Motor
Dual Axis
Power Source
USB
Battery
1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer
 • Up to 10-Hour Runtime
Mounting
To Tripod/Base: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg
Mount
Mount Type
German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
7 lb / 3.2 kg
Motor
Dual Axis
Tracking Rates
Celestial, Lunar, Solar
Altitude Adjustment
0 to 80°
Latitude Adjustment
Yes
Declination Adjustment
Yes
Right Ascension Adjustment
Yes
Counterweight
3.0 lb / 1.4 kg
Polar Axis Scope
Yes (Not Included)
General
Power Source
USB
Battery
1x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Polymer
 • Up to 10-Hour Runtime
Inputs / Outputs
Mini-USB
Mounting
To Tripod/Base: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Materials
Steel
Operating Conditions
22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg

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