www.iOptron.com
About
My Account
Newsletter Sign-up
Products
Dealers
Support
News
Featured Products
Home
>
Products
>
Solar Observtion Gears
>
Solar Scopes & Mounts
>
Solar Mount w/Tripod
Alternative Views:
Price:
$
348.00
Product Code:
8806-T
Solar Mount:
w/GPS and Tripod
w/GPS, no Tripod [Subtract -$49.00]
w/Tripod, no GPS [Subtract -$100.00]
no GPS, no Tripod [Subtract -$149.00]
Discontinued
Description
Technical Specs
Support Documents
The SmartStar® Solar 60
TM
GOTO telescope comes with iOptron proprietary Alt-Azimuth Mount,
a.k.a.
The Cube
TM
. This compact mount design is one of the most functional and flexible units on the market.
Sky & Telescope Magazine
named it “
Hot Product 2008
”. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit with optical encoders that provide accurate GOTO and tracking. The mount is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dovetail connector plate.
You may choose
a GPS mount with a tripod ($348);
a GPS mount without a tripod ($299);
a non-GPS mount with a tripod ($248); or
a non-GPS mount only ($199)
form a pull-down menu.
The mount comes with Orange or Blue color. Please enter a note if you want a blue mount.
Mount
AltAzimuth Mount
Body Materials
Die-cast aluminum
GOTO System
GoToNova®
Tracking Controller
Automatic
Tracking Rate
Celestial, solar, lunar
Motor
Dual-Axis DC servo motor with encoders
Slew Speed
2×,8×,16x, 64×,256× and MAX(~4º/sec)
Hand Controller
GoToNova® 8405
LCD Display
4 line, 21 character with LED backlit
Processor
32bit ARM
Object in Database
~14,000
Level Indicator
Yes
Dovetail Saddle
Integrated VIXEN saddle
Battery
AA x 8 (Not Included)
AC/DC Adapter
Optional
Power Consumption
0.2A (Tracking),0.6A (Slew)
Power Requirement
DC 12V±2V, >1.2A
Tripod
Aluminum
Weight w/ Tripod
10 lbs
Package Size
29" X 7.5" X 9.5"
Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
Instruction Manual
Solar 60 GOTO Telescope Quick Start Guide
Solar 60 GOTO Telescope Instruction Manual
8405 Hand Controller SAO Bright Star List
Features
Computerized GOTO alt-azimuth mount– The Cube
TM
Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder for precise GOTO and tracking
GoToNova® 8405 hand controller. Large LCD screen with backlit LED for easy to read
Drive motor with 5-speed control for precise slewing
14,000 object database with 256 user-defined objects
Sturdy aluminum tripod (if chosen)
One year limited warranty
Package Includes:
(1) SmartStar® Cube
TM
–G or Cube-E mount
(1) GoToNova® 8405 hand controller
(1) Controller cable
(1) Tripod
Accessories
Universal Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter - Red
Price:
$58.00
Related Items
60mm White Light Solar Scope
Price:
$159.00
80mm White Light Solar Scope
Price:
$179.00
SkyHunter
TM
Portable AZ GOTO Mount
Introductory Price
$358.00
SkyHunter
TM
Portable AZ GOTO System
Introductory Price
$488.00
Share your knowledge of this product.
Be the first to write a review »