iOptron - ZEQ25GT Equatorial Mount with 2" Tripod

The design put of the iOptron ZEQ25GT increases stability while maintaining a 27 Ib payload due to its design! Some other neat features the observer might find useful is an adjustable counterweight bar and quick polar aligning with no blockage by the declination shaft.

The GOTO Technology included by iOptron is simply outstanding with its remarkable accuracy. There is a 59,000 celestial object database and the Go2Nova Hand Controller is easy to use. The ZEQ25 equatorial telescope mount offers a new category of viewing and astrophotography.

• A new design center-balanced equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight
• Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers
• Payload of 27 lbs (12.3 kg) with the mount-only weight of 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
• Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force
• Gear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes for easy balancing when disengaged
• Adjustable counterweight shaft for 0º latitude operation
• Dual-axis servomotor with enhanced optical encoder for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• iOptron AccuAlignTM calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment
• Polar alignment routine for those who can’t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• Periodic error correction (PEC)
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Spring loaded Vixen-style saddle
• Standard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg), optional 2 inch tripod (8kg)
• Die-cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray
• Optional PowerWeightTM rechargeable battery pack
• Comes with 2-inch tripod