ZEQ25

# 7100

The new iOptron “Z” design mount puts the weight of the payload at the center of gravity allowing for greater natural stability. Given its payload capacity, this means the “Z” designed mount is unusually light—a nice benefit when setting up at a remote site. Other features include an adjustable counterweight bar to prevent obstruction with the tripod. And polar aligning is quick and accessible all the time since the polar scope is not blocked by the declination shaft.

The ZEQ25 is equipped with the most advanced GOTONOVA^® GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. Its database includes over 59,000 objects—its Go2Nova^® Hand Controller is intuitive to use and its large 4-line LCD screen simplifies the process of setting telescopes and locating objects. The ZEQ25 – a new category of viewing and astrophotography.

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Package Variations:

#7100 | ZEQ25 with polar scope, 1.5 inch tripod
Reg. $848

#7100-HC | ZEQ25 with polar scope, 1.5 inch tripod, hard case
Reg. $898

#7102 | ZEQ25 with polar scope, 2 inch tripod
Reg. $948

#7102-HC | ZEQ25 with polar scope, 2 inch tripod, hard case
Reg. $998

Included Accessories :

ZEQ25

# 7100

Features:

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 AccuAlign^TM 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 PowerWeight^TM rechargeable battery pack

Technical Specifications

Mount

Center-Balanced Equatorial Mount

Payload

27 lb (12.3kg), excluding counterweight

Mount weight

10.4 lb (4.7kg)

Payload/Mount weight

2.60

Right Ascension worm wheel

F88mm, 144 teeth aluminum

Declination worm wheel

F88mm, 144 teeth aluminum

Right Ascension axis shaft

F35mm steel

Declination axis shaft

F35mm steel

Right Ascension bearing

F55mm ball bearing

Declination bearing

F55mm ball bearing

Worm gears

Brass

Motor drive

Planetary Gear Reducer DC servo with encoder

Resolution

0.14 arc seconds

Transmission

Synchronous belt/Gear

Latitude adjustment range

0º ~ 60º

Azimuth adjustment range

± 10º

GPS

Internal 32-channel GPS

Polar Scope

AccuAlign^TM dark field illuminated

Level indicator

Level bubble

Hand Controller

Go2Nova^® 8408 with 59,000 objects database

PEC

PEC

Tracking

Automatic

Speed

1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4.5º/sec)

Counterweight shaft

F20mm x 300mm (0.7 kg)

Counterweight

10.4 lb (4.7kg)

Tripod

1.5" Stainless Steel(5kg), optional 2"(8kg)

Dovetail saddle

Spring loaded Vixen-style

Power consumption

0.25A(Tracking), 0.75A(GOTO)

Power requirement

12V DC(9 ~ 15V), 1.5Amp

AC adapter

100V ~ 240V (included)

Serial port

Yes (on hand controller)

Autoguide port

Yes

Firmware upgrade

Yes

PC computer control

Yes (ASCOM)

Operation temperature

-10ºC ~ 40ºC

Warranty

Two year limited