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

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 and base are supported by a 1.25" stainless steel tripod topped with a 7.5" extension pier for stable and comfortable observation.

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 a 3328 Precision AZ/EQ 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

3328 Precision AZ/EQ base for equatorial tracking

iPolar electronic polar alignment scope

1.25" stainless steel tripod with 7.5" extension pier

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

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