SkyHunter AZ-EQ

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. The SkyHunter ^TM is capable of supporting a 7 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 an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet via SkySafari 6 Pro and above or iOptron Commander Lite, 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 7 lbs (3.2kg) (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 SkySafari 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
• 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
• Optional carbon fiber tripod
• 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
• #3221 Tripod
• #8041 Pier extension
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)