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CEM70 - Center Balanced Equatorial Mount

iOptron

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The iOptron CEM70 is a center-balanced equatorial mount delivering stellar tracking and a 70-pound payload capacity suited for cutting-edge astrophotography and visual observing. Its pioneering center-balanced architecture furnishes unparalleled stability and mass distribution, facilitating smooth, accurate movements with integrated GPS and high-definition encoders for precise celestial targeting and long-exposure work. The CEM70 features advanced specifications including precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking with periodic error less than ±3.5 arcseconds, making it a solid performer for both observers and imagers. The mount includes an integrated iPolar electronic polar scope and is supplied with a hard case for safe transport.

Specifications

Mount type Center-Balanced Equatorial (CEM)
Motor Resolution 0.07″
Mount Weight 13.6 lb
Azimuth Adjustment Range
Operating Temperature Range -20 °C
Cable Management 2x DC12V (3A), 3x USB2.0, 1x DC in/1x DC out, iPort
Latitude Adjustment Range
iPolar Electronic Polar Scope
Power Input 12 V
Right Ascension Worm Wheel Diameter 151 mm
Slew Speed 3.75°
Motor Current (Tracking) 0.6 A
Tracking Accuracy (Periodic Error) 3.5″
Declination Worm Wheel Diameter 151 in
Payload Capacity 31.8 lb
Stepper Motor 1.8° with 128 microstep
GPS 32-channel
Motor Current (Slewing) 1.1 A
Right Ascension Worm Wheel Teeth 248
Declination Worm Wheel Teeth 248
Hand Controller Go2Nova 8407+
Mounting Base Diameter 152 mm
Counterweight 21 kg
Worm Diameter 21.2 mm
Database Objects 359000
Payload to Mount Weight Ratio 2.33

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