iOptron HEM44EC GoTo Telescope Mount with iPolar & Precision Encoder

The lightweight, compact, medium-payload iOptron HEM44EC GoTo Telescope Mount with iPolar & Precision Encoder needs no cumbersome counterweight or shaft. Utilizing strain wave drive technology for the RA movement in tandem with backlash-free DEC worm/belt drive design, the HEM44EC delivers unparalleled weight-to-payload efficiency. Its black, anodized, all-metal CNC machined body is not only appealing to the eye, it's a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features such as an electronic friction brake 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 HEM44EC features a high precision RA axis encoder that delivers incredible tracking accuracy, enough that many will choose to image without guiding.

An HEM44EC mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a Windows PC or a third-party INDI driver for macOS software; a smartphone/tablet via iOptron Commander Lite or an app like SkySafari; or by a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.

• Advanced strain wave drive technology
• Payload capacity of 44 pounds with the mount weight of 13.7 pounds
• CNC machined
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 270 second gear period
• High precision encoder with realtime PEC (RPEC)
• Go2Nova hand controller with approximately 212,000-object database
• iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search and locator
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control