The ioptron ieq45 pro e series mount is based on the very popular ieq45 d, and there are some important changes to. The ioptron ieq45 pro mount head with accessories ioptron intended for the ieq45 pro equatorial mount head package from the very beginning of the conception to the very end of the construction to be complete with accessories for the range of entrylevel to intermediate astrophotographers. The ioptron ieq45 pro equatorial mount is excellent for the professional astrophotographer due to its accualign system that uses gps technology for quick alignment for easy setup which is necessary in ccd imaging. The gem45ec is the first of ioptron s next generation german equatorial mounts. Some included features are a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps and 1. Stepper motor replaces servo motor smoother tracking due to higher. Polar scope align will calculate the position of polaris or. The following analysis of the periodic error of my ioptron ieq45 was. Innovative ideas applied to a time tested design, the ioptron gem45ec next generation german equatorial mounts. If we can be of further assistance, please dont hesitate to call us at 18002669590 or send an email, and we will be happy to help you. The automatic balance routine which was a plus on the ieq45 has been eliminated from the ieq45 pro software aka cem60. Employing the larger tripod offers increased stability with reduced vibrations versus smaller tripods, making the viewing experience more satisfying. A sharp looking cnc body is the first indicator the gem45 is a top quality mount in both form and function. The ieq45 eqaz german equatorialaltazimuth goto mount is the latest development of ioptron s premium equatorial mount, the ieq45.
Since then, i have photographed many deep sky objects with this mount including comet 46p wirtanen, the orion nebula, and many more. Takahashi fs60 refractor, used mainly as a guide scope. In order to obtain a good average of the periodic error, 1229 samples were collected over eleven complate worm cycles. Recommended imaging payload avg customer data tested otas on reference mounts to bt v6. Most users find it easy to get initial polar alignments and find gotos generally perform well. The ioptron ieq45 equatorial mount is the perfect instrument for beginning astrophotographers as well as visual amateur astronomers who would like a lightweight yet sturdy. Second, some mounts have the capability to record the pe data via the ascom driver. Norman uses a tmb 203mm achromat refractor telescope on a celestron cge german equatorial mount and a philips toucam pro. Back it goes, but ill call highpoint andor ioptron. A number of visual changes plugs moved to sides, motor covers are singular piece, and more the ieq45 pro mount offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron not to mention builtin 32bit gps. The following is a list of all the polar alignment software that i am aware of.
Good day, i am trying to record the periodic error in my ieq45pro, but i. The following video was published to my youtube channel in july 2017. The ioptron cem60 is a centerbalanced equatorial mount that can handle up to 60 lb. The ioptron cem60 equatorial mount is one in a long line of exceptional products including mounts, telescopes, and more astronomy equipment. The new ieq45 proaz goto german equatorial mount is the next generation premium astroimaging mounts from ioptron. The ioptron ipolar uses an electronic camera that is aligned with both the axes of your mount. Designed to give intermediate and advanced astrophotographers and visual observers both excellent performance and big scope capacity. Which is better, the orion atlas eqg or the ioptron ieq45. One is that the two hinges are not set against the worm assembly. Note that the only inapp purchases available are donations tip jar. The ioptron centerbalanced cem60 goto german equatorial mount has a payload capacity of 60 pounds, yet the mount head less counterweight weighs only 27 pounds. Apr 07, 2016 the panasonic lumix dcs1r is the companys 47mp highres fullframe mirrorless camera. The fsq106ml8300 combination weighs 10kg, which is half of the specified maximum load capacity for the ieq45.
Use just one or both of them for your particular ota optical tube assembly. We have performed a number of hypertunes on ieq45 s mk1 and 20 models an zeq25cem25s, and all customers have been delighted with their improvements. All functionality is included and updates are free forever through the years the app has become an astronomers swissarmy knife. After attaching an ota and accessories to the mount, the ieq45 must be. The other is the there are gaps between the worm and the bearings. I spent a few years runing the loaner scope program for my club, which has a pretty good ineventory of telescopes and mounts. Using experience gained during the development of their cem series, ioptron have removed unnecessary weight resulting in a portable 7. T he new ioptron ieq45 pro equatorial mount is excellent for the professional astrophotographer due to its accualign system that uses gps technology for quick alignment for easy setup which is necessary in ccd imaging. Norman hibells photo gallery the wilmslow observatory. The mount weighs only 10 pounds, with a payload capacity of 27 lbs. Apr 20, 2014 this video shows the planet jupiter and its moons for about 2 hours. Not least because the reason that i bought one was because i wanted a portable, affordable mount for astroimaging purposes. Utilizing experiences gained during development of our cem series, we were able to remove unnecessary bulk giving the gem45 an incredible 2.
Maybe the ieq45 has an indexer but since ioptron themselves say the way to program the pec curve is via autoguider input, that means theres no. Normans lunar images include the craters clavius, capernicus and plato. Oct 30, 2012 the ioptron ieq45 is a good medium level mount for both visual and imaging. Norman also has a 150mm vixen achromat refractor telescope mounted on an. The following images have been taken by my friend, norman hibell from scholar green, nr stokeontrent, staffordshire. New ioptron cem25p jan 29, 2017 well, the original ieq45 was released in 2010 if i remember correctly, or even earlier, and ioptron started in 2007, so i guess it was baby steps at least your altitude bolt didnt bend though. Smart eq pro is a tiny equatorial mount with goto that, according to manufacturer, can be used for visual with small optics and for wide field astroimaging. The ioptron ieq45e pro computerized german equatorial mount with tripod is the perfect instrument for beginning astrophotographers as well as visual amateur astronomers who would like a lightweight yet sturdy mount for their small to mediumsized telescope. An enlarged view of jupiter is at the upper left, while the full frame view is below it. Takahashi fsq106 ed refractor fitted with a robofocus electric focuser. That is the only drawback in the ieq45 pro design since the ra axis freewheeling is not as good as the cem60. Its features include stepper motor instead of servo, higher gear ratio and a number of visual changes ex.
The new ieq45 pro goto german equatorial mount is the next. Ninian boyle the ioptron ieq45 telescope mount was looked at in this magazine a couple of years ago see astronomy now, october 2011. Locate ieq45 with 8406 hand controller under software firmware upgrades catalog on the left part of the screen, and click on it. The next step up of cem25 low periodic error cem25p. Downloadable windows software processes the cameras images to calculate the true location of the celestial pole north or south and then guides you through any adjustments needed to align your mount precisely to the pole. Im also planning to use pempro to improve the pe of this mount, but have no experience with the software or the mount. Designed to give intermediate and advanced astrophotographers and visual observers both excellent performance and. The mount is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. An optional cw shaft extension is available for purchase at. The cem60 series does not need it, the traditional ieq45 design does. Aug 21, 2016 i have some experience with both of these mounts as well as several others.
Mine was the first upgrade with proper clutches 20 i think, very nice latitude adjustment bolt. Obviously there could be others that i am not aware of. In a sea of competing portable sky tracker mounts, the ioptron skyguider pro stands out as one of the more robust and capable options in this category. Recognizing the growing demand for an accurate and stable, equatorial mount with the versatility to carry larger instruments and more complex imaging arrays, ioptron created the cem120. The problems i have, but they do not depend of the mount, are. The ieq45 offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron. The ieq45tm mount offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron. This camera mount is suitable for heavy telephoto lenses. I intend to include more detailed comparisons, but in the short term, i hope that the following is useful. Since then it has gone through a few revisions so i thought it would be interesting to revisit it and see what, if anything, had. In other way i have read that ioptron is a serious company with excellent products. The ioptron ieq45 is a good medium level mount for both visual and imaging.
The cem40 was introduced at neaf in 2019, and the latest version of their popular centerbalanced equatorial mount design. That is the only drawback in the ieq45 pro design since the ra axis freewheeling is. The ioptron ieq45 pro goto equatorial mount with tripod is the next generation premium astroimaging mount. The ioptron skyguider pro can be used on a regular photography tripod and is less obtrusive than a traditional, large equatorial mount. Having the payload at the center of gravity means that the ioptron cem60 mount extremely light compared to its payload. Dec 22, 2011 ioptron telescope forum ioptron specific model equipment discussions and goto nova discussions here. The ioptron ieq45 pro goto equatorial mount with tripod and hard case is the next generation premium astroimaging mount. It also has a light weight head while still maintaining a high capacity payload. Use this function to adjust the light intensity of ieq45 pro illuminated polar scope. This past year we introduced a new design concept the centerbalanced equatorial mount or cem called the zeq25.
A temperaturecompensated crystal oscillator tcxo allows for super accurate tracking, as does permanent periodic error correction pec. The electronics included with the ioptron ieq45 pro mount are those normally found on much more pricy models, including builtin 32 channel gps, permanent periodic error correction pec, and an st4 autoguiding port that is capable of reverse guiding with autoprotection. From the next generation of superior astroimaging mounts from ioptron comes the new ieq45 pro goto german equatorial mount. At this time, the mount was brand new and i knew very little about it. View and download ioptron smartstar ieq45 instruction manual online. I have a number of cameras, including a finger lakes instrumentation. Remove the ieq45 main board and ra unit plastic covers. Download and save ioptron downloader, 8406 hand controller software i8406. Here is a link to all of the ioptron equatorial mounts we carry at high point. The ioptron ieq30 pro eq mount offers the classic design of a german equatorial mount with the sophistication of cutting edge goto technology from ioptron. Takahashi mewlon 300 dall kirkham telescope with electric focuser and takahashi 70mm finder scope. This package is outfitted with a wide array of precis. Buy ioptron photron 200mm f8 ritcheychretien catadioptric goto eq telescope featuring 200mm ritcheychretien catadioptric ota, 1624mm focal length, f8 focal ratio, precise 10. One ioptron ieq45 20 is now regularly performing subarcsecond guiding in customer tests, which a testament to their engineering tolerances more than anything.
The list includes polealignmax, align master, eq align, wcs, pempro, polar finder, star targ 2. Display of pec here indicates the periodic error correction playback is turned on. Ioptron smartstar ieq45 instruction manual pdf download. New ioptron cem25p ieq45 was released in 2010 if i remember correctly, or even earlier, and ioptron started in 2007, so i guess it was baby steps at least your altitude bolt didnt bend though. Utilizing experiences gained during development of our cem series, we were able to remove unnecessary bulk giving the gem45. This past year ioptron introduced a new design concept the centerbalanced equatorial mount or cem called the zeq25. It offers superb astroimaging capability and portable visual astronomy. Today were proud to provide quality products direct to your doorstep through an experience youll enjoy. Introducing ioptron s ieq45 pro goto german equatorial mount w tripier. Astrophysics ap1200 equatorial mount on a permanent pier. Dec 10, 2016 so, this is the new ieq45 pro, and dec is buttery smooth, but ra has severe sticktion. A sharp looking cnc body is the first indicator the gem45 is a. With a weight capacity of 45 pounds, the ieq45 pro can handle. With the ability to change from altazimuth mode to equatorial mode you have a product with high performance in both positions.
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