iOptron HEM27A Hybrid Strain Wave Drive with iPolar and Soft Case
This lightweight workhorse of a mount can handle payloads in excess of 29 pounds, while weighing in at a mere 8.15 pounds. This is 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 drive to handle declination (DEC). Perhaps the most amazing result of this hybrid system? It does it all without the need for counterwieghts or shafts!
iOptron rates this mount as having a payload capacity without counterweight of 29.74 lbs, and an OTA size of ~220 mm. Video is for demonstration purposes only.
Another great feature of the HEM27A 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!
Additional Features of the iOptron HEM27A Hybrid Equatorial Mount
The rugged HEM27A body is black and all metal, anodized, CNC-machined and built to last. Complimenting the sleek, no-counterweight design is an integrated cable management system to avoid tangling or tripping.
This iOptron hybrid strain wave mount comes with all the essentials needed: the HEM27A mount, an 8409 Go2Nova hand controller with Wi-Fi capability, an iPolar electronic polar scope, a dual Vixen-/Losmandy-D-style saddle, and a soft carrying case.
Go2Nova 8409 Hand Controller
This hand controller with built-in WiFi makes controlling the GoTo HEM27EC mount a breeze! With a large database of objects–from galaxies and nebulae to the planets and other objects in our solar system–you have endless options for exploring the night sky! The controller itself features a 4-line, 21-character backlit LCD screen and backlit buttons to see the controls in dark, observation settings. The Go2Nova 8409 also allows slewing at nine different speeds in order to keep the object under observation within view of the camera or eyepiece. This hand controller utilizes a USB port for connection to a computer and for firmware updates. It also has a Wi-Fi adapter for control with a computer or tablet.
iPolar Electronic Polarscope
With iPolar, accurate polar alignment is 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 HEM27 EC hybrid strain wave equatorial mount. The iOptron iPolar utilizes an electronic camera that is aligned with both the axes of your mount. The downloadable Windows software processes the camera’s images to calculate the true location of the celestial pole (north or south) and then guides you through any adjustments needed to align your mount precisely to the pole. Gone are the days of crouching behind a “through the mount” polar scope! Instead, the iPolar facilitates making altitude and azimuth adjustments by just glancing at your PC’s monitor. This system needs as few as four stars to locate the pole and can do so even when the pole location itself is blocked by clouds, tree branches or other obstructions. Please note this mount comes with iPolar built-in, not the standalone unit pictured.
Soft Carrying Case
Included with the HEM27EC mount head is a convenient carry case. This case will protect your mount during times of storage and transportation. You can rest assured that your equipment will be safe whether you are moving it to your favorite backyard viewing spot or taking it to a star party.
Optimized For Portability or At-Home Imaging
In need of a highly capable travel mount or a small, yet mighty mount for backyard observing? This iOptron HEM27 is the ideal solution! Weighing in at only 8.15 lbs and omitting the need for counterweights, easily pack up this powerful mount for your next trip to dark skies, or enjoy effortless set up at home. Simplifying your set up even more is the built-in WiFi within the included Go2Nova hand controller for a convenient mode of operation with your smartphone or tablet, and the included iPolar polarscope for accurate polar alignment. With the almost 30lb payload capacity, this iOptron HEM27 easily carries today’s most popular small portable refractors, while also giving you the opportunity to pack on heavier telescopes and imaging trains. With features like these, the iOptron HEM27 Hybrid Equatorial Mount earns our High Point Scientific Mount Classification Badge of New Wave Harmonic!
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