The cem40 was introduced at neaf in 2019, and the latest version of their popular centerbalanced equatorial mount design. In other way i have read that ioptron is a serious company with excellent products. Most users find it easy to get initial polar alignments and find gotos generally perform well. The other is the there are gaps between the worm and the bearings.
Utilizing experiences gained during development of our cem series, we were able to remove unnecessary bulk giving the gem45. Aug 21, 2016 i have some experience with both of these mounts as well as several others. Since then, i have photographed many deep sky objects with this mount including comet 46p wirtanen, the orion nebula, and many more. 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. I spent a few years runing the loaner scope program for my club, which has a pretty good ineventory of telescopes and mounts. Normans lunar images include the craters clavius, capernicus and plato. That is the only drawback in the ieq45 pro design since the ra axis freewheeling is. The automatic balance routine which was a plus on the ieq45 has been eliminated from the ieq45 pro software aka cem60. Back it goes, but ill call highpoint andor ioptron. Not least because the reason that i bought one was because i wanted a portable, affordable mount for astroimaging purposes. 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. With the ability to change from altazimuth mode to equatorial mode you have a product with high performance in both positions. 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. This camera mount is suitable for heavy telephoto lenses.
The list includes polealignmax, align master, eq align, wcs, pempro, polar finder, star targ 2. The ieq45 offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron. The ioptron ieq45 pro e series mount is based on the very popular ieq45 d, and there are some important changes to. View and download ioptron smartstar ieq45 instruction manual online.
Could you give us a little more detail as to how you resolved the original problem of getting the mount to record the data. That is the only drawback in the ieq45 pro design since the ra axis freewheeling is not as good as the cem60. Good day, i am trying to record the periodic error in my ieq45pro, but i. One ioptron ieq45 20 is now regularly performing subarcsecond guiding in customer tests, which a testament to their engineering tolerances more than anything. Here is a link to all of the ioptron equatorial mounts we carry at high point. 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. Its features include stepper motor instead of servo, higher gear ratio and a number of visual changes ex. 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.
The ioptron ieq45 pro goto equatorial mount with tripod is the next generation premium astroimaging mount. Im also planning to use pempro to improve the pe of this mount, but have no experience with the software or the mount. Use just one or both of them for your particular ota optical tube assembly. Some included features are a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps and 1. An optional cw shaft extension is available for purchase at. 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. 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. Note that the only inapp purchases available are donations tip jar. Apr 07, 2016 the panasonic lumix dcs1r is the companys 47mp highres fullframe mirrorless camera. 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. Oct 30, 2012 the ioptron ieq45 is a good medium level mount for both visual and imaging. Mine was the first upgrade with proper clutches 20 i think, very nice latitude adjustment bolt.
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. Dec 22, 2011 ioptron telescope forum ioptron specific model equipment discussions and goto nova discussions here. The following images have been taken by my friend, norman hibell from scholar green, nr stokeontrent, staffordshire. Dec 10, 2016 so, this is the new ieq45 pro, and dec is buttery smooth, but ra has severe sticktion. Innovative ideas applied to a time tested design, the ioptron gem45ec next generation german equatorial mounts. The following video was published to my youtube channel in july 2017. The ioptron ieq45 is a good medium level mount for both visual and imaging. One is that the two hinges are not set against the worm assembly. The mount weighs only 10 pounds, with a payload capacity of 27 lbs. Obviously there could be others that i am not aware of. The next step up of cem25 low periodic error cem25p. In order to obtain a good average of the periodic error, 1229 samples were collected over eleven complate worm cycles.
All functionality is included and updates are free forever through the years the app has become an astronomers swissarmy knife. Apr 20, 2014 this video shows the planet jupiter and its moons for about 2 hours. The problems i have, but they do not depend of the mount, are. The new ieq45 proaz goto german equatorial mount is the next generation premium astroimaging mounts from ioptron. Norman hibells photo gallery the wilmslow observatory. 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 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. An enlarged view of jupiter is at the upper left, while the full frame view is below it.
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. This past year ioptron introduced a new design concept the centerbalanced equatorial mount or cem called the zeq25. Having the payload at the center of gravity means that the ioptron cem60 mount extremely light compared to its payload. The new ieq45 pro goto german equatorial mount is the next.
Second, some mounts have the capability to record the pe data via the ascom driver. 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. A temperaturecompensated crystal oscillator tcxo allows for super accurate tracking, as does permanent periodic error correction pec. The ieq45 eqaz german equatorialaltazimuth goto mount is the latest development of ioptron s premium equatorial mount, the ieq45. 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 analysis of the periodic error of my ioptron ieq45 was. Employing the larger tripod offers increased stability with reduced vibrations versus smaller tripods, making the viewing experience more satisfying. I intend to include more detailed comparisons, but in the short term, i hope that the following is useful. This past year we introduced a new design concept the centerbalanced equatorial mount or cem called the zeq25. Ninian boyle the ioptron ieq45 telescope mount was looked at in this magazine a couple of years ago see astronomy now, october 2011.
Designed to give intermediate and advanced astrophotographers and visual observers both excellent performance and big scope capacity. 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. Ioptron smartstar ieq45 instruction manual pdf download. The ioptron ieq45 can be used in either altaz or equatorial modes. Takahashi fsq106 ed refractor fitted with a robofocus electric focuser. Norman uses a tmb 203mm achromat refractor telescope on a celestron cge german equatorial mount and a philips toucam pro. This package is outfitted with a wide array of precis. The cem60 series does not need it, the traditional ieq45 design does.
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 ipolar uses an electronic camera that is aligned with both the axes of your mount. Locate ieq45 with 8406 hand controller under software firmware upgrades catalog on the left part of the screen, and click on it. It all started with a great idea and a little hard work. 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. Which is better, the orion atlas eqg or the ioptron ieq45. A sharp looking cnc body is the first indicator the gem45 is a. Introducing ioptron s ieq45 pro goto german equatorial mount w tripier. Recommended imaging payload avg customer data tested otas on reference mounts to bt v6. Display of pec here indicates the periodic error correction playback is turned on.
From the next generation of superior astroimaging mounts from ioptron comes the new ieq45 pro goto german equatorial mount. The following is a list of all the polar alignment software that i am aware of. Polar scope align will calculate the position of polaris or. The ioptron cem60 is a centerbalanced equatorial mount that can handle up to 60 lb. Astrophysics ap1200 equatorial mount on a permanent pier. 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. Stepper motor instead of servo higher gear ratio for even smoother tracking. The gem45ec is the first of ioptron s next generation german equatorial mounts. After attaching an ota and accessories to the mount, the ieq45 must be. Takahashi fs60 refractor, used mainly as a guide scope. The ioptron skyguider pro can be used on a regular photography tripod and is less obtrusive than a traditional, large equatorial mount. The ioptron ieq45 pro goto equatorial mount with tripod and hard case is the next generation premium astroimaging mount. Designed to give intermediate and advanced astrophotographers and visual observers both excellent performance and.
Remove the ieq45 main board and ra unit plastic covers. I have a number of cameras, including a finger lakes instrumentation. Using experience gained during the development of their cem series, ioptron have removed unnecessary weight resulting in a portable 7. Takahashi mewlon 300 dall kirkham telescope with electric focuser and takahashi 70mm finder scope. The ioptron cem60 equatorial mount is one in a long line of exceptional products including mounts, telescopes, and more astronomy equipment.
Utilizing experiences gained during development of our cem series, we were able to remove unnecessary bulk giving the gem45 an incredible 2. Stepper motor replaces servo motor smoother tracking due to higher. It offers superb astroimaging capability and portable visual astronomy. The ieq45tm mount offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron. Norman also has a 150mm vixen achromat refractor telescope mounted on an. Download and save ioptron downloader, 8406 hand controller software i8406. The mount is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. 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.
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