I see that this mount has been discussed from time to time on this forum, but I was hoping to get some opinions from people who have used one for a while on a few points: If you had a "re-do" would you buy it again or go with another mount (Evolution or a dual Eq/AZ like Skywatcher EQ5, iOptron iEQ45)? The 4” refractor balances the C8 perfectly. Purchased 2017, used 4 times, like new condition. I bought the riser back when I had a Orion 115mm EON on it. Whether this statistic could be improved, or whether I would notice a difference in my images is (justifiably) debatable. Thank you very much for the insight and photos! As reliable and user-friendly as the mount was overall, there were a few really cool features of the CEM60 that really stood out. Plus side to owning the CEM60 is iOptron is in Methuen, MA like 45 mins from my house so if worse comes to worse I can bring the mount there and get some real life in-person help. ZWO ASI294MC Pro and William Optics FLT 132. I think it will come down to the mount’s ability to respond to corrections, rather than the inherent accuracy of the internal gearing or PEC. Hi Trevor, I like your You-tube series it has helped me a lot. You’ll have to be patient, and act quickly when one pops up. Thanks for all the testing YouTube videos! As long as I balance everything, it works fine. The CEM40 can handle up to 40-pounds of astrophotography gear. This version includes the iPolar polar alignment device built-in. This iOptron equatorial mount is a new category (and payload capacity) for viewing and astrophotography. The iOptron CEM60 is an extremely reliable mount, and I enjoyed my time under the stars with it. I have a variety of scopes including a C11 Edge HD 2800mm and a Sky-Watcher MN190 Mak Newt at 1000mm. Only those who bought this product are allowed to add review If you've already bought this product, please sign in and add your own review! An Alt-Azimuth mount may make locating objects easier (great for visual use), but the field would rotate around the object due to the misalignment of the axes. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. I am considering getting one of these. To see it in action, please watch my deep-sky astrophotography walkthrough video. As you can see in the photo below, my graph looked excellent. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. I think the tri-piers are very good and should eliminate an extender as Eric has suggested. Any recommendations on alternatives to using the following: This iOptron equatorial mount can handle up to 60 lb. My website is up (still work in slow progress), check it out. The iOptron CEM60 is equipped with the most advanced Go2Nova GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. iOptron SkyGuider Pro with William Optics Z73 refractors attached. I never thought that the process of photography would reach such a level, Your email address will not be published. Selling due to age/health problems.

Stick to the sites that specialize in used astronomy equipment, rather than a generic classified listing. Call seller Where the CEM 60 is most often kept in a permanent location because of its size and weight, the CEM25P can be picked up and taken farther afield with ease – it’s a more compact and convenient package aimed at beginner and intermediate astro imagers. This iOptron AZ Pro mount features the 2" Tripod and is in like new condition. The saddle clamp is compatible with both Vixen and Losmandy dovetail mounts. I've wondered this also as the Counter-weight is 13lbs so why can't an OTA of 13lbs be used? Some of the online retailers in the United States such as High Point Scientific and OPT Telescopes have dedicated “used” sections of their website. Works fine. Simply … In fact, when I traveled to the Cherry Springs Star Party (CSSP) in 2018, there were 3 iOptron CEM60 mounts in my immediate area (with even more across the field), and all of them had the robust tri-pier platform. Your experience will truly help me decide. The iPolar from iOptron makes accurate polar alignment simple! On Tuesday, October 17th I captured several 2-minute exposures on the Pelican Nebula using the CEM60 astrophotography mount. This is an exciting time, as I hope to control the mount remotely from inside the house for the first time. The weather has been bad – I actually set up the CEM60 last night for a session using the SkiFi wireless adapter.

The Eagle Nebula.

I took all of the pictures with the iOptron CEM60 using a ZWO ASI294MC Pro color camera. I wanted a mount that could be set up for each session, and light enough to allow my ageing frame to be able to carry it from inside the house to outside. I center the object, click OK, hang up the hand controller. The Total category shows: Tot 0.40 (0.73″). With the mount itself weighing in at just 27 lbs, this mount can handle a substantial payload deep-sky imaging gear of up to 60 lbs. Did you make the clamp on the left side? Also interested in whether you control it wirelessly and which configuration and equipment allows you to control it wirelessly. I too have been considering one of these mounts for a dual scope (small refractor + SCT) set-up and have a question about the stated capacity. The remainder of this description is borrowed from the new item. The CEM40 can handle up to 40-pounds of astrophotography gear. Long exposure photography is out of  the question. Is the mini-pier a must if you want to mount a refractor like the FS102? However, the iOptron hand control unit was both user-friendly and reliable to use for my various imaging tasks such as three-star alignment and object slewing. Bestsellers. I suggest checking Astromart, Canada-Wide Astronomy Buy & Sell, and the classified section on Cloudy Nights. I've had mine for 3 years now and love it for simplicity. iOptron calls this a "level and go" mount. I was actually considering making my own portable pier albeit of a much more rudimentary design and vastly less "exquisite" an execution compared to your tripod. It also had to … I’m really curious to see whether you ultimately notice a meaningful difference in the guided tracking performance over the HEQ-5. I’m looking for a mount for an ES 102 (or similar) and the 60lb capacity of the CEM60 seems overkill for an OTA of that weight and focal length. For my imaging session at the CSSP, I mounted a heavy Explore Scientific ED140 APO refractor to the EQ mount, and took some incredible images of the Trifid Nebula under Bortle Scale Class 2 skies. Enjoy. Clear skies to you. Reviews. This time around, I’ll also connect the mount to my PC via ASCOM to control the CEM60 using a Planetarium software. I like the Tri-pier, it's super steady.

iOptron MAK150, CEM25 mount, PowerWeight battery, Helios solar glass filter. The mount is designed primarily for astrophotography and is an ideal …