Description

iOptron SkyHunter Portable EQ AZ GOTO Mount and Tripod

iOptron s new ultra compact EQ AZ GoTo mount — introducing The SkyHunter!

Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron s exceptional history. Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11 lbs 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 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres.

The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.

Features

• Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ AZ mount
• Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
• Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)
• Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
• Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1 2X, S N
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Vixen dovetail saddle
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari control
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• Counterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3 8” thread, stainless steel
• Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3 8” or 1 4” threads
• 1.25 Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
• Optional carbon fiber tripod
• Pier-extension (#8041)
• One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

• Technical Specifications

  Mount		Ultracompact GOTO EQ AZ mount
  Payload (Max.)		11 lbs (5kg), balanced
  Mount weight		2.9 lbs (1.3kg) with battery
  Structure material		Metal frame structure
  Motor drive		Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
  Transmission		Synchronous belt
  Tracking speed		Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1 2 Cel, and N S
  Maximum slew speed		4.5° sec (1080X)
  Worm period		600 sec
  RA DEC worm wheel		Φ77 mm, 144 teeth
  Hand controller		Yes (with optional 8410 HC)
  Altitude adjustment range		0º ~ 80º
  Azimuth adjustment range		±5º
  Power Requirement		Internal rechargeable battery
  Battery type		Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
  Duration of operation		Up to 10 hours at 20ºC
  Counterweigh Shaft		Φ20mmX200mm, 3 8 thread, stainless steel
  Counterweigh		3 lbs (1.3 kg)
  Dovetail saddle		Vixen-type
  Body base connection		Vixen dovetail, 3 8” socket
  Power charge port		MiniUSB (5V)
  Wi-Fi		Built-in
  Communication port		Yes (Wi-Fi and USB)
  Firmware upgrade		Yes (via USB port)
  Tripod		3221 Stainless Steel, optional carbon fiber tripod
  Pier extension		Φ80×190 mm
  Operation Temperature		-10ºC ~40ºC
  Warranty		One year limited (90 day on battery)

  In the Box

  • SkyHunter GOTO AZ mount
  • EQ base
  • Stainless steel counterweight shaft
  • 3 lbs counterweight
  • MiniUSB charging cable
  • #3221 Tripod
  • #8041 Pier extension

  • Warranty & Manuals
    

    iOptron 1-Year Warranty

    Quick Star Guide

    Instruction Manual

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