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iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount Head

iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount Head

SKU 3700AZ

Manufacturer Part # 3700AZ

by iOptron
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iOptron's SkyHunter is an ultra compact AZ GoTo mount.

 Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11 lb payload.

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 smart phone/tablet, or with an optional Go2 Nova hand controller (8410). The built in WiFi adapter also allows you to control the mount through ASCOM drivers, iOptron Commander, or Sky Safari.

Features

  • Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO 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
  • Optional 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
  • Optional carbon fiber tripod
  • Optional Pier-extension (#8041)
  • One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

PACKAGE CONTENTS

  • SkyHunterTM GOTO AZ mount
  • MiniUSB charging cable
  • One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

Product Manuals

SkyHunter_QSG.pdf
SkyHunter_Manual.pdf

Tech Details: 

Mount Ultracompact GOTO 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)
Operation Temperature -10ºC ~40ºC
Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery)

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