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iOptron AZ Mount Pro Go-To Computerized Mount

SKU AZPRO

Manufacturer Part # 8903

by iOptron

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iOptron AZ Mount Pro Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount with 1.75" LiteRoc Tripod

Part Number: 8903

Finally—GoTo Simplicity Without the Polar Alignment Hassle

Not everyone needs a German equatorial mount. For visual astronomers, solar observers, outreach presenters, and casual planetary imagers, a good alt-azimuth GoTo mount offers a faster, simpler, and more intuitive setup. The iOptron AZ Mount Pro is one of the few alt-az mounts on the market that delivers true “set it and forget it” performance—with enough precision and payload capacity to handle everything from compact APOs to 9.25" SCTs.

This version includes the 1.75" LiteRoc tripod for a rock-solid and lightweight observing platform, and comes ready to go with an onboard battery, counterweight, hand controller, and built-in WiFi.


Level It. Turn It On. Start Observing.

iOptron calls it “level and go,” and it’s exactly as easy as it sounds. With a built-in precision bubble level, simply adjust the tripod and mount until level, turn on the power, and let the mount do the rest. Thanks to a 32-channel GPS receiver, position and angular detection sensors, and zero-backlash stepper motors, the AZ Mount Pro knows where it is and what the sky looks like—no manual input or phone connection required.

Upon startup, the mount automatically slews to a bright star. You simply confirm it’s centered, and the system is aligned. No apps. No star charts. No fuss.


Portable, Quiet, and Versatile

Despite its capabilities, the AZ Mount Pro head weighs only 13 pounds (excluding counterweight and tripod), making it easy to transport and quick to set up in the field. It runs whisper-quiet on low-power stepper motors, and its retractable counterweight shaft makes it even more compact when stored in the included aluminum case.

Its 33 lb primary payload capacity is enough to handle a wide range of telescopes, including SCTs up to 9.25", refractors up to 5", and Newtonians up to 6" depending on tube length. Want to run a second OTA or DSLR camera simultaneously? Add the optional #8953 Vixen-style secondary saddle and you can mount a second instrument up to 10 pounds on the opposite side.


Included with This Package:

  • AZ Mount Pro head (part #8920)

  • 1.75" LiteRoc stainless steel tripod

  • 10 lb counterweight (#3006-10)

  • Aluminum hard case for the mount

  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery with AC charger

  • Go2Nova 8407 hand controller with 212,000-object database

  • Star knobs with center post for tripod mounting (#8340-PIER)

  • Built-in WiFi for wireless control via iOptron Commander, SkySafari, and ASCOM


Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Mount Type GoTo Alt-Azimuth
Primary Payload 33 lbs (15 kg)
Secondary Payload (optional) 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Mount Head Weight 13 lbs (including battery and CW shaft)
Motor Type 128X microstep stepper motor
Gear System Aluminum worm wheel with brass worm gear
Transmission Synchronous belt
Resolution 0.1 arc second
Tracking Modes Celestial, solar, lunar, and user-defined
Slew Speeds 1x – MAX (~10°/sec or 2400x)
Alignment Method Level and Go (auto GPS + sensor alignment)
Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8407, 212,000+ objects
Dovetail Saddle 6" dual Vixen/Losmandy-style
Optional Second Saddle Vixen-style (part #8953)
WiFi Control Built-in; ASCOM, iOptron Commander, SkySafari
Power Supply Built-in 11.1V 4.4Ah rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery Life Up to 10 hours at 20°C
Battery Charger 100–240V AC input / 12.6V DC 2000mA output
GPS Built-in 32-channel GPS
Sensors Position and angular detection
Leveling Internal bubble level and 3-point tripod adjustment
Counterweight 10 lbs (included)
Tripod 1.75" LiteRoc stainless steel tripod
Warranty 2-year limited warranty (90 days for battery)

Observing Tip:

The AZ Mount Pro is an excellent choice for public outreach events or solar observing sessions. You don’t need to worry about meridian flips or polar alignment, and its quiet operation means you won’t disturb conversations or nearby observers. For solar use, just add a safe full-aperture solar filter and use the hand controller’s solar tracking mode for hours of hands-free Sun watching.


Final Thoughts:

The iOptron AZ Mount Pro with LiteRoc tripod is a rare find—a portable alt-azimuth GoTo mount that’s both sophisticated and simple to use. Whether you’re running a visual setup, doing sidewalk astronomy, or carrying multiple scopes, it combines high-end engineering with intuitive design. For observers who want less time fiddling and more time observing, this might just be the smartest mount in the field.

Tech Details: 

Mount - Alt Azimuth Mount

Body Materials - Die-cast Aluminum
System - GoToNova®
Primary Payload - 33 lb Secondary Payload 10 lb Mount Weight 13 lb (including CW shaft and battery)
Gear - Aluminum worm wheel/Brass worm gear 
Motor  - 128X microstep stepper motor
Transmission - Sychronous belt
Resolution - 0.1 arc second
Tracking  - Automatic
Tracking Rate - celestial, solar, lunar and user defined
Hand controller - Go2Nova® 8407 with over 212,000 object database
Slew Speed - 1x, 2×,8×,16x, 64×,128x, 256×,512x and MAX(~10º/sec, 2400X)
GPS - 32-channel GPS
Sensors - Position and angular detection
Level indicator - Yes
Dovetail Saddle - 6" Losmandy/Vixen dual saddle Optional secondary Vixen saddle Counterweight  - 10 lb Battery Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (11.1V, 4.4AH) Battery Running Time - 10 hour at 20ºC
Battery Charger - 100-240V AC input /12.6V DC 2000mA output (Included)
Wireless Control - Yes, full control via built-in WIFI adapter
Firmware Upgrade - Yes, via serial port
Computer Control  - Yes. PC via ASCOM and Mac/Tablet/SmartPhone via WIFI
Tripod - LiteRoc 1.75" stainless steel tripod
Warranty - Two year limited warranty for mount 90 day limited for battery

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