If you are controlling the mount using planetarium software via ascom, and the software has. On jan 1, 2016 i shot 85 x 30 sec exposures of comet catalina over a 2 hr period to create a time lapse. In order to obtain a good average of the periodic error, 1229 samples were collected over eleven complate worm cycles. It come standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps, and sturdy stainless steel tripod legs.
After producing the video, i noticed a jitter which i attributed. Features specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entrylevel and intermediate astrophotographers. I try to update at least once or twice a month, to refine the data and add to it. Based on the success of the ioptron ieq30 mount, the ieq30 pro uses a high resolution, low noise stepper motor to offer better goto and tracking accuracy. Is it the premium astroimaging mount that ioptron claim it to be. Some included features are a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps and 1. An rs232 port and allows you to update software as necessary and the st4style auto guiding port accepts a wide range of thirdparty guiders to help make astrophotography even easier. The centerbalanced equatorial mount cem, a mount whisper quiet and light weight, uses up to 60% less goto power consumption than other mounts in category. The mount has a vixenstyle dovetail saddle for mounting compatible telescope optical tube assemblies otas and accessories of up to 30 pounds. Employing the larger tripod offers increased stability with reduced vibrations versus smaller tripods, making the viewing. The ieq30 pro offers the next generation goto technol. Heavyduty stainless steel tripod with 2 diameter legs. The ioptron ieq30 pro includes the accualign polar alignment scope with darkfield illumination.
The mount has a vixenstyle dovetail saddle for mounting compatible telescope optical tube assemblies otas and accessories. Calibrated polar scope with darkfield illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and ac. The ioptron ieq30 pro mount is a very portable and affordable high precision german equatorial mount for entrylevel and intermediate astronomers. New ioptron cem25p jan 29, 2017 i have decided to sell my cem120 mount as i got a second hand ap 1100 gto from my friend who got a new ap 1600 with encoders its just under a year old bought from altair astro so still under two year warranty is in mint cont i couldnt miss the opportunity to get. This equatorial eq mount is capable of providing precise, accurate tracking of the night sky, and is suitable for longexposure astrophotography. Not least because the reason that i bought one was because i wanted a portable, affordable mount for astroimaging purposes. With its supplied ac and 12 vdc battery adapters, it is designed for both backyard imaging and transporting to a dark sky site. The skyguider pro makes shooting long exposure nightscapes without startrailing possible. The ieq30 pro offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron. If you want to know how good our mounts are compared to everybody elses youve come to the right place. Employing the larger tripod offers increased stability with reduced vibrations versus smaller tripods, making the viewing experience more satisfying. Periodic error correction with an autoguider discussions. Locate ieq45 with 8407 hand controller under software firmware upgrades catalog on the left part of the screen, and click on it. Periodic error polar alignment backlash video starfinder.
I have been putting mine through its paces to establsih its suitability for imaging purposes. It comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope and a sturdy stainless steel tripod with 1. The mount is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. The ieq30 pro goto german equatorial mount is one of the next generation premium astroimaging mounts from ioptron. It comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps, and sturdy 2.
Download and save upgrade utility software, 8407 andor ieq45 board software as needed. May 28, 2019 the skywatcher eq6r pro is a computerized equatorial telescope mount with goto capabilities. The ieq30 pro offers the next generation goto technology from. Ppec is a feature reserved for the more expensive ioptron mounts starting with the ieq30 pro, but at least the zeq25 has little pe to start with. Employing the larger tripod offers increased stability with reduced vibrations versus smaller tripods making the viewing experience more satisfying. When viewing the graphs, please ignore the figures in the worm cycles, total time and current worm phase boxes. Pempro gives you powerful tools to program your mounts periodic error correction firmware to.
Employing the larger tripod offers increased stability with reduced vibrations versus smaller tripods making the viewing. Plus, it offers premium performance in an easytotransport package. Display of pec here indicates the periodic error correction. Updated equipment and software seems to come out right after you buy something. Given its payload capacity, this means the z designed mount is. There is also one issue that comes with the z design. I have included the native periodic error too, as this is causing the most consternation. What i really had to do is to read the users manual concerning polar alignment as thats different at ioptron from skywatcher, losmandy and geminipulsar systems that i am familiar with. This lightweight 15 pounds yet sturdy eq mount has a payload of 30 pounds. Accualigning polar scope with dark field illumination.
On a stationary tripod mount, star trailing begins to show in exposures longer than 25 seconds. It comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps, and sturdy 2 inch stainless steel tripod legs. After all, the reason that i bought one was because i wanted a portable, affordable mount for astroimaging. The ieq30 offers the next generation goto technology from ioptron. The skywatcher eq6r pro is a computerized equatorial telescope mount with goto capabilities. I didnt notice an ieq30 pro, although i did notice the ieq45 pro. Some telescope mounts, including the ioptron ieq30 pro, use a worm. The z design mount puts the weight of the payload at the center of gravity allowing for greater natural stability. The ioptron skyguider pro is a portable eq mount that offers a reliable solution for astrophotography on the go. The core specifications of this equatorial mount include having a builtin st4 autoguider port, a. The altitude control knob is soft and precise, while the illuminated polar scope features a reticle with an engraved grid making it possible to position polaris within an arcminute or two from the desired location shown on the handset or in an app like polar scope align. While i purchased this mount on 26th may 2015, the first light night out happened on 6th july 2015.
New ioptron cem25p software and firmware from ioptron wbesite. Oct 26, 20 if i were to use a stand alone auto guider on a scope, is the software in the mounts handset clever enough to know exactly which of the errors are down to periodic errors, and which are down to my dodgy polar alignment, and only remember and replay the periodic errors when applying the correction. What i really had to do is to read the users manual concerning polar alignment as thats different at ioptron from skywatcher, losmandy and geminipulsar systems that i. The polar alignment is one of the best features of the mount. I hope they dont decide to come out with a cem60 pro model anytime soon. It come standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope, builtin gps, and. The ieq30 pro equatorial mount is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. With a payload of 31 lb 14 kg balanced it comes standard. If i were to use a stand alone auto guider on a scope, is the software in the mounts handset clever enough to know exactly which of the errors are down to periodic errors, and which are down to my dodgy polar alignment, and only remember and replay the periodic errors when applying the correction. The ioptron ieq30 computerized goto equatorial mount features ultraaccurate tracking with temperature compensated crystal oscillator. Permanent periodic error correction ppec maximum slew speed 6 degsec 1440x.
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