HAE16C Ultra Compact GoTo Dual AZ/EQ Hybrid Strain Wave Gear Drive Mount + Hand Go2Nova 8411 Hand control

HAE16C Ultra Compact GoTo Dual AZ/EQ Hybrid Strain Wave Gear Drive Mount + Hand Go2Nova 8411 Hand control

Introducing the iOptron AZ/EQ dual hybrid SWG mount HAE16C. This light weight, compact, mini titan will deliver a portable astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a mount head weighing just 5.7 lbs with a payload capability 18Ibs, without needing a cumbersome counterweight or shaft. ioptron's multi-decade experience creating compact precision mounts with unheard of pav!oad to weight ratios, led to the HAE16C becoming the choice for astronomers on the go.

Utilizing state of the art strain wave gear technology on the RA movement with a traditional worm gear on the dec the

HAE16C delivers tracking accuracv that other dual SWG mounts can't match. Its black anodized all metal CNC machined body is not only appealing to the eye, it's a rugged platform that will perform at the highest level for many years to come. Unique features include an electronic friction brake allows the mount to stop safely, upgradable firmware, built-in Wi-Fi, and zero position locator. A HAE16 mount can be controlled by a computer, either via ASCOM/Commander for a

Windows PC or a third party INDI driver for a MacOS software, a SmartPhone/Tablet via ioptron Commander Lite, an App like Sky Safari or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.

Features:

• Advanced strain wave drive technology

• Payload capacity of 18 lbs (~8.2 kg) with the mount weight of 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg). Maximum payload of 26.5lbs with an optional CW shaft and CW

• CNC machined

• Unique friction brake on RA axis to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption

• 360 second gear period

• Vixen dovetail saddle

• Built in zero position search and locator

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• USB-C type ports for firmware upgrade and computer control (one on base and one on dovetail saddle)

• Support iOptron Commander, ASCOM and INDI

• With Go2Nova® 8411 handset with OLED display

• iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment (optional)

• Soft carrying case

• Two year warranty

• Optional carbon fiber tripod #8061A

• Optional iGuider^TM autoguiding system #3360

• Optional counterweight shaft (#P-SGP-CWS) and counterweight (#3006-05)

• Optional MiniPier extension #8041