CEM70ECW
iOptron
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The iOptron CEM70ECW is a center-balanced German equatorial mount designed for serious astrophotographers and visual observers, featuring a 70-pound payload capacity with a lightweight mount head of just 30 pounds, making it highly portable for remote observing sites. This advanced mount includes a high-resolution RA encoder with exceptional tracking precision, built-in WiFi and USB 3.0 connectivity, the integrated iPolar electronic polar scope for quick alignment, and the Go2Nova 8410 hand controller with access to over 200,000 celestial objects. With its innovative center-balanced design that distributes weight directly over the mount's center of gravity, it delivers superior stability and accuracy for long-exposure astrophotography while remaining compact and efficient.
Specifications
| Payload Capacity | 70 lb |
| Counterweight | 21 kg |
| Worm Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -10 °C |
| Mount Weight | 30 lb |
| RA Worm Wheel Diameter | 151 mm |
| Connectivity | WiFi, USB 3.0, 32-channel GPS |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova 8410 |
| Tracking Accuracy | 3.5′ |
| Pointing Accuracy | 0.3′ |
| Object Database | 359000 |
| Features | iPolar electronic polar scope, high-resolution RA encoder, ST-4 autoguiding port, cable management system |
| Stepper Motor Accuracy | 0.07″ |
| Stepper Motor | 1.8 degree with 128 micro-step capacity |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Mount Weight Without Counterweight | 27 lb |