iOptron HEM15 Hybrid GoTo Equatorial Mount

A "tiny titan," the 5.5 lb HEM15 Hybrid GoTo Equatorial Mount with iPolar from iOptron can support an 18 lb telescope optical tube assembly with no need for a counterweight. Utilizing strain wave drive technology for the right ascension movement and backlash-free worm/belt declination drive design, the HEM15 is remarkably lightweight and compact. Its black anodized, all-metal CNC-machined body is built for years of service. The HEM15's electronic friction break and power-down memory allow the mount to safely stop and resume a GoTo slew or continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (no need to realign and start from the beginning).

The HEM15 mount can be controlled by a computer via ASCOM/Commander for Windows, a third-party INDI driver for macOS, a smartphone/tablet via iOptron Commander Lite or an app like SkySafari. or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.

• Advanced strain wave gear technology
• Payload capacity of 18 lb
• CNC-machined metal housing
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement if power is interrupted
• 360-second gear period
• Go2Nova hand controller with 212,000 object database
• No moving, no wrapping cable system
• Vixen dovetail saddle
• Built-in zero position search and locator
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 auto-guiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control