Highlights
- A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
- Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
- Payload of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) with the mount weight of 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
- Easy to use and reliable gear clutches
- Precision altitude and azimuth adjustment.
- Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
- iPolarTM electronic polar scope
- Go2Nova® 8407 V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater
- High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE<0.3 arcsec rms)
- Dual axis realtime periodic error correction (RPEC)
- 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
- USB connection
- Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
- Advanced cable management system for mount and NUC
- Spring loaded 8" Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle with NUC mounting adapter
- NEW iOptron subsidized
Introducing iOptron CEM70EC2-NUC equatorial mount!
Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts ! A CEM70EC-NUC is ready to mate with Intel® NUC minicomputer (thickness≤38mm) at the front of dovetail saddle seamlessly with the cable management system.
Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 and CEM70G are new standard bearers for equatorial mounts in the 70lb payload segment. Both models are packed with advanced features however the CEM70G is the first of its type with an onboard optical guiding system increasing tracking accuracy while streamlining the components resulting in a more portable imaging setup.
Retaining the inherent properties of the center balance design, these relatively compact medium payload mounts deliver what astronomers expect in an efficient accurate portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking, the CEM70EC2-NUC is a solid performer for observers and imagers alike.
Innovative operational features such as the internal iPolar electronic polar scope, easy lock drive gear engagement (levers large enough to use with gloves), an advanced cable management system for the mount, iPolar, guider, and camera, and cumulatively assure users the CEM70EC2-NUC is designed with their needs in mind.
Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts ! A CEM70EC-NUC is ready to mate with Intel® NUC minicomputer (thickness≤38mm) at the front of dovetail saddle seamlessly with the cable management system.
Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 and CEM70G are new standard bearers for equatorial mounts in the 70lb payload segment. Both models are packed with advanced features however the CEM70G is the first of its type with an onboard optical guiding system increasing tracking accuracy while streamlining the components resulting in a more portable imaging setup.
Retaining the inherent properties of the center balance design, these relatively compact medium payload mounts deliver what astronomers expect in an efficient accurate portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking, the CEM70EC2-NUC is a solid performer for observers and imagers alike.
Innovative operational features such as the internal iPolar electronic polar scope, easy lock drive gear engagement (levers large enough to use with gloves), an advanced cable management system for the mount, iPolar, guider, and camera, and cumulatively assure users the CEM70EC2-NUC is designed with their needs in mind.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Box 1 of 2: #C706AN0- 1x CEM70EC-NUC mount head in hard case with accessories
- 1x 9.5kg counterweight
Manuals and Instructions:
Firmware and Software:
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iOptron Telescope ASCOM Driver:
Specifications
| Mount | Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM) |
| Payload* | 31.8kg (70 lbs), exclude counterweight |
| Mount weight | 13.6kg (30 lbs) |
| Payload/Mount weight ratio | 2.33 |
| Material | All metal |
| Latitude adjustment range | 0°~ 65° |
| Azimuth adjustment range | ± 4° |
| PE (by encoder)** | < 0.3 arcsec rms |
| Worm period | 348 sec |
| PEC | Realtime PEC (RPEC) |
| Right Ascension worm wheel | Φ151mm, 248 teeth |
| Declination worm wheel | Φ151mm, 248 teeth |
| Worm | Φ21.2mm |
| Right Ascension axle | Φ55mm, steel |
| Declination axle | Φ55mm, steel |
| Right Ascension bearings | Φ80mm |
| Declination bearings | Φ80mm |
| Counterweight shaft | Φ28x 415 mm (SS, 1.9kg) |
| Counterweight | 9.5 kg (20 lbs) x1 |
| Mount base size | Φ152mm |
| Motor drive | Precision stepper motor w/128 micro-step |
| Resolution | 0.07 arc seconds |
| Slew speed | 3.75°/sec (900x) max. |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova® 8407 , 8 line 21 character LCD |
| Power requirement*** | DC 12V, 5A (5.5mm/2.5mm plug) |
| Power consumption | 0.6A(Tracking),0.8A(GOTO) |
| Polar Scope | Internal electronic polar scope, iPolar |
| Meridian treatment | Stop (0-10° pass), auto flip |
| Zero position | Automatic zero search |
| Park position | Horizontal, vertical, current, alt/azi input |
| Level indicator | YES |
| Dovetail saddle | 8" Losmandy D & Vixen |
| GPS | YES |
| Guiding port | ST-4 |
| Communication port | USB2.0 |
| Cable management | DC12V (3A),DC (5A), GUIDE,USB For NUC: DC 19V, LAN and USB |
| Operation temperature range | -10°C ~ 40°C |
| Hard case | YES |
| Pier/Tripod | Optional LiteRoc tripod (8023ACC) or pier |
| Warranty | Two year limited |
