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Introducing the iOptron CEM26 with iPolar in Hard Case - Your Ultimate Astrophotography Companion! 🌌 Explore the Cosmos with Confidence 🌌 Are you ready to elevate your astrophotography game to the next level? Look no further than the iOptron CEM26 with iPolar in Hard Case! Designed with precision and built to exceed your celestial imaging expectations, this exceptional equatorial mount is a must-have for amateur and professional astronomers alike. 📷 Revolutionary iPolar Technology 📷 Say goodbye to tedious polar alignment woes! The CEM26 comes equipped with the cutting-edge iPolar technology, making polar alignment a breeze. Just connect your PC, and iPolar's intuitive software guides you through the process, ensuring pinpoint accuracy. 🚀 Unmatched Portability and Stability 🚀 Thanks to its innovative center-balanced equatorial design, the CEM26 strikes the perfect balance between portability and stability. Weighing in at just 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg), this mount is incredibly lightweight, making it an ideal companion for your astrophotography adventures. Rest assured, it can handle your favorite telescope and camera setup with ease. 🌠Impressive Payload Capacity 🌠Don't be fooled by its compact size. The CEM26 boasts an impressive payload capacity of 26 lbs (12 kg), allowing you to mount a wide range of telescopes and astrophotography gear without compromising performance. 🌟 Silent and Precise Tracking 🌟 Enjoy silent nights under the stars with the CEM26's whisper-quiet stepper motor drive. Experience unparalleled precision in tracking celestial objects, ensuring your long-exposure images are sharp and stunning. 🔒 Sturdy Hard Case Included 🔒 Protect your investment with the rugged hard case that comes with the CEM26. Transport your mount and accessories securely and worry-free to your favorite stargazing spots. Don't miss out on capturing breathtaking images of distant galaxies, nebulae, and celestial wonders. Elevate your astrophotography game with the iOptron CEM26 with iPolar in Hard Case today! Order yours now and embark on a cosmic journey like never before. 🌠📷✨ Specifications Mount Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount Payload * 26 lbs (12kg), exclude counterweight Mount weight 10 lbs (4.5kg) Payload/Mount weight 2.60 Structure Material All metal, Casting + CNC machined Exterior Finish Powder coating Periodic error (PE) ** <±12 arcsec PEC Yes, Permanent PEC Worm period 600 sec Right Ascension worm wheel Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum Declination worm wheel Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum Right Ascension axis shaft Φ35mm steel Declination axis shaft Φ35mm steel Right Ascension bearing Φ55mm ball bearing Declination bearing Φ55mm ball bearing Worm gears Φ15.2mm, Brass Motor drive 1.8º stepper motor, 128X microdivision Resolution 0.17 arc seconds Transmission Synchronous belt Latitude adjustment range*** 0º ~ 60º Azimuth adjustment range ± 6º Polar Scope iPolar TM electronic polar scope Level indicator Level bubble Hand Controller Go2Nova® 8409 with ~212,000 objects database Tracking Automatic Slew speed 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(6º/sec) Power consumption 0.5A(Tracking), 0.8A(GOTO) Power requiremention 12V DC, 5A AC adapter 100V ~ 240V (included, indoor use only) Power-down memory Yes Wi-Fi Built-in Communication port Yes (Wi-Fi and USB) Autoguide port Yes (ST-4 compatible) Firmware upgrade Yes PC computer control Yes (ASCOM) Counterweight shaft Φ20X200mm with a 120mm extension (M16, SS) Counterweight 10 lbs (4.5kg) Tripod 1.5" Stainless Steel (5kg) Dovetail saddle 3.8" Vixen-style, center adjustable Carrying case Included GPS Optional external 32-channel GPS Autoguiding Optional external iGuider 1 Operation temperature -10ºC ~ 40ºC Warranty Two year limited * OTA size and length dependent, smaller than 6" in diameter recommended ** Measured with encoder on bench, 10 minutes *** Optional low latitude adapter and/or small diameter CWs are needed when latitude <10º
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