Smarteq Tm Mount Overview - iOptron SmartEQ Pro Plus Instruction Manual

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1. SmartEQ
Born out of the popular iOptron Cube
Grab N' Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone's budget. It is ideal for visual
observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make traveling with the
mount easy.
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SmartEQ mount is a fully computerized mount with a database of 150,000 objects. It offers the
next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova
LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.
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SmartEQ Pro+ mount has metal ring gears (aluminum alloy) and worm shafts (brass) to enhance
the mount performance. It also equipped with an ST-4 compatible guiding port for those who wants to
autoguide the mount. An iOptron AccuAligning
The mount can be controlled by most popular astronomical software.
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SmartEQ Pro+ mount is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail
connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.
Features:
 Specialized Grab N' Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
 Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
 Payload: 11 lbs (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
 Mount weight: 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
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 Resolution: 0.5 arc second
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 Go2Nova 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA
Over 150,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
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 Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise slewing
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 AccuAlign bright field polar scope
 Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
 Retractable counterweight shaft
 Vixen-type dovetail saddle
 Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod
 Serial port on hand controller for firmware upgrade and computer controller (optional #8412 serial
cable is needed)
 Metal worms and ring gears
 ST-4 guiding port
 BrightStar Polar Alignment procedure
 Optional 1.5A AC/DC adapter (#8417-15)
Optional StarFi WI-FI adapter (#8434)
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Mount Overview
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and iEQ mounts, the SmartEQ
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Polar Scope is also equipped for better polar alignment.
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GoTo Technology
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mount is the ultimate
Hand Controller is intuitive with a large