Details
iOptron's SkyHunter is an ultra compact EQ/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 EQ/AZ mount
- Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
- Payload 7 lbs (3.2kg) (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 SkySafari control
- USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
- Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
- iPolar electronic polar scope
- 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 EQ/AZ mount
- EQ base
- Stainless steel counterweight shaft
- 3 lbs counterweight
- iPolar electronic polar scope
- MiniUSB charging cable
- One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)