Telescope-Equatorial Mounts-iOptron HEM15 Hybrid Equatorial Mount Head with iPolar, Hand Controller, and Case

The HEM15 Hybrid Strain Wave Mount from iOptron is Compact, Portable,
and Perfect for Lightweight Astronomy Setups

This lightweight, workhorse of a mount can handle payloads up to 18 pounds while weighing less than 6 pounds–an impressive weight-to-payload efficiency! Such a feat is achieved using a state-of-the-art strain wave drive to control the right ascension (RA), coupled with a lightweight worm/belt drive to handle declination (DEC). Perhaps the most amazing result of this hybrid system? It does it all without the need for counterweights or shafts!

Another great feature of the HEM15 is the electronic friction brake with power down memory. This allows the mount to safely stop and continue tracking or a GoTo slew even after a sudden loss of power–all without having to realign and start from the beginning. Planned or unplanned power outages are not a challenge for this hybrid equatorial mount!

The black, all-metal, anodized, CNC-machined body of the HEM15 is rugged and built to last.

All You Need to Control Your HEM15 Mount Right Out of the Box!

The HEM15 from iOptron comes with everything needed to control your mount. Aside from the mount itself, the HEM15 comes with a hand controller with wi-fi capability and object database, a Vixen-style saddle, an iPolar polar scope, and a carrying case.

Controlling the mount is simple and convenient with the included Go2Nova 8409 hand controller. The mount can be directly controlled through the hand controller, accessing its database of ~212,000 objects. Utilizing the USB port or integrated wi-fi adapter in the hand controller, the mount can also be controlled via PC.

Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller
Control your HEM15 mount with the Go2Nova 8409 hand controller. Featuring a ~212,000 object database and nine control speeds, this controller can connect to a PC via USB for computer control and firmware updates. An embedded wi-fi adapter also allows for wireless control. The display of the controller is a 4-line, 21-character backlit LCD.

iPolar Polar Scope
With the iPolar e-Polarscope from iOptron, accurate polar alignment has never been so simple! All you have to do is place the plus symbol over the graphical representation of the celestial pole’s location. When these two symbols are aligned they represent a precise polar alignment, allowing you to get the best performance possible from your mount.

Optimized For Portability or At-Home Observing
If you’re looking for a high performance travel mount or a powerful backyard mount, this iOptron HEM15 is the perfect solution! The high torque that the strain wave technology provides means there is no need to bother with a counterweight during set up. Also, the included carrying case and lightweight 6 lb body makes it effortless to travel with. For heightened simplicity, iOptron has furnished the included Go2Nova hand controller with WiFi for operation with your smartphone or tablet. The 18 lb payload capacity effortlessly carries today’s most popular small refractors, while also providing the opportunity to pack on heavier imaging trains as well. With features like these, the iOptron HEM15 Hybrid Equatorial Mount earns our High Point Scientific Mount Classification Badge of New Wave Harmonic!