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iOptron MiniTower GoTo Telescope Altazimuth Mount
iOptron MiniTower is the perfect combination of capacity and portability.25 lbs. of Payload Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM MiniTowerTM is the ultimate observing solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GoTo telescope mount to counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of 25 lbs a rock solid 1.5”alloy/stainless steel tripod metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors MiniTowerTM is capable of handling a majority of the OTAs that have ever been made. Its payload can be even further enhanced by more than 50% with heavy-duty accessories. Extremely Portable With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case MiniTowerTM can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability combined with the internal GPS gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location. Accurate GoTo and Tracking Equipped with the most advanced SmartStarÒ GoTo technology MiniTowerTM is one of the most powerful and accurate GoTo mounts. The standard 8401 hand controller offers the superb navigation experience with an 8 line LCD back-lit display a 130000 object database and a USB port for easy connection with ASCOM compliant PC planetarium programs. With a typical GoTo accuracy of 1 arc minute and the SmartStarÒ precision auto-tracking MiniTowerTM will consistently bring the celestial object of your choice to the center of the eye-piece and keep tracking for hours. Additional Unique Features Powered with other features such as automatic over-current protection automatic clutch protection for both axes easy 3-point level adjustment dual scope setup with two dovetails and much more MiniTowerTM is one of the most user-friendly GoTo mounts available today. 25 lb Payload8 lbs of additional payload on the balancing side All metal (aluminum alloy and stainless steel ) heavy duty tripod1.5”/1.25” stainless steel legsInternal GPS8401 controller with USB port and 130000 objects in databaseAccurate SmartStarÒ GoTo and auto-trackingConical bearings 4 steel ball bearingsMetal worm/gearsAutomatic over-current protectionAutomatic clutch protection for both axesTypical GoTo accuracy: 1 Arc Min.Resolution: 1 Arc Sec.Dual scope setup with two dovetailsHigh accuracy level indicator3-point easy level adjustmentManual push-to for both AxesStandard counterweightStandard travel caseStandard AC adapterStandard USB cableStandard DC adaptor cable with car lighter plugTripod weight: 13 lbs.Case weight (with mount counterweights & accessories): 29 lbs.
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