iOptron SkyHunterTM Portable EQ/AZ GOTO Mount

iOptron's new ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount -- introducing The SkyHunter^TM!

Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube^TM AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter^TM takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history. Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter ^TM is capable of supporting an 11 lbs payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.

The SkyHunter^TM mount features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres.

The SkyHunter^TM mount can be controlled by a SkySafari 6 Plus or later on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.


First Light of SkyHunter (photo by Todd Bush • bushphoto.com)
M42 & M31 were tracked with the new SkyHunter using an AstroTech72EDII on a Nikon Z6. (single 30 second exposures, 433mm EFL f6)

MoonShine EarthShine (AstroTech72EDII, Nikon Z50+TC16a, 1032mm f9 1/160th sec ISO100 for MoonShine, 1032mm f9 6 seconds ISO100 for EarthShine)

Features

• Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• Mount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)
• Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)
• Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
• Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Vixen dovetail saddle
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron Commander^TM and Sky Safari control
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• Counterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel
• Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• Optional 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
• Optional carbon fiber tripod
• Optional Pier-extension (#8041)
• One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyHunter^TM GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• EQ base
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• 3 lbs counterweight
• MiniUSB charging cable
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)