CEM26EC EQ Mount with iPolar, Hard Case, and 1.5" Tripod

The iOptron CEM26EC is a portable center-balance equatorial GoTo mount weighing just 10 lbs while supporting up to 26 lbs of optical and accessory payload—a remarkable 2.6:1 weight-to-payload ratio. Its high-precision optical encoders deliver sub-0.3 arcsecond RMS periodic error with real-time periodic error correction (RPEC), making it ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography with small to medium refractors, reflectors, and Cassegrains. The integrated iPolar electronic polar finder enables accurate polar alignment even when the pole star is obscured, while the Go2Nova 8409 hand controller with its 212,000-object database and advanced GoToNova technology provides intuitive celestial navigation. This complete package includes a 1.5" stainless steel tripod and protective hard case for maximum portability to remote observing sites.