iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount with EQ Base and iPolar Scope

BH #IO3700EQA • MFR #3700EQA
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iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount with EQ Base and iPolar Scope
Key Features
  • 11-Pound Payload
  • Four Tracking Rates
  • Control by App, Hand Unit, or Computer
  • For Use in Northern/Southern Hemispheres
The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing only 2.9 pounds (including the internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting 11 pounds in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.
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iOptron SkyHunter Overview

The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing only 2.9 pounds (including the internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting 11 pounds 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 mount comes with an adjustable base to accommodate equatorial tracking and an iPolar electronic polar alignment scope. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by the SkySafari 6 Plus or later app on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, a computer via ASCOM, INDI, or embedded drive.

Payload of 11 pounds (balanced, excluding CW)
Dual-axis servo motors with optical encoders
Tracking speed consists of solar, lunar, 1x, 1/2x, S/N; operates in both northern and southern hemispheres
Control by SkySafari 6 Plus or later app on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive
Adjustable base for equatorial tracking
iPolar electronic polar alignment scope
Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation
Vixen dovetail saddle

iOptron SkyHunter Specs

Key Specs
Mount Type
Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Motor
Dual Axis
Power Source
Battery (Included)
Battery
1x Rechargeable
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg
Mount
Mount Type
Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Motor
Dual Axis
Tracking Rates
Lunar, Sidereal, Solar
Altitude Adjustment
Yes
Latitude Adjustment
Yes
Declination Adjustment
Yes
Right Ascension Adjustment
Yes
Counterweight
3.0 lb / 1.4 kg
Polar Axis Scope
Yes (Included)
General
Power Source
Battery (Included)
Battery
1x Rechargeable
Mounting
To Optical Tube Assembly: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg

iOptron SkyHunter Reviews

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Hello, what's the weight of the package of the ...

Hello, what's the weight of the package of the iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount with EQ Base and iPolar Scope? Thanks.
Asked by: Felipe Cardim
Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg) Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)
Answered by: John
Date published: 2023-05-08
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