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iOptron AZ Mount Pro First light

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:40 am
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by Bigzmey » Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:25 am

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07/19/21

I have been using for years and very happy with Sky Watcher SkyTee 2 manual AltAz mount. I wanted to get similar dual mount setup with GoTo...

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I was looking at the specs yesterday. I'm thinking it might be nice to have tracking - don't care much about the goto right now - and the EQs I've...

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:40 am
iOptron Skyhunter review

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Sep 04, 2023 4:02 pm
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by TexasStar » Sun Mar 26, 2023 11:38 pm

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Hey guys, I know it sucks that this kind of post has to be my first one here, but I want to get the word out to fellow amateur astronomers and...

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I was curious about the SH, so good to know. Uncle Rod's comment about waiting a year or two to buy one might be good advice.

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Sep 04, 2023 4:02 pm
Mount failure

Last post by KathyNS « Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:40 am
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by starman » Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:15 pm

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Hi there every body, thank you in advance for taking the time to read my post and reply if you do. A few years ago after saving up for many years i...

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I have had no comparable issues with my CEM-60.

Mine uses RS-232 rather than USB for mount control, so I have not had USB issues with it. However,...

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Last post by KathyNS
Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:40 am
Laser Mount to iOptron Sky Tracker Pro

Last post by BaloSurf « Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:01 pm
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by LuckyJames » Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:47 pm

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Hello There,
Has anyone figured out how to mount a laser to the iOptron Sky Tracker Pro. I want to mount a green laser to aid in alignment. I could...

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You may want to try a hot shoe mount for a laser atop your DSLR, if you're using a DSLR. Easy and convenient.

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Last post by BaloSurf
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:01 pm
New Setup

Last post by messier 111 « Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:43 am
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by LDW47 » Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:30 pm

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My Vixen A62SS mounted on my new iOptron Sky Hunter AZ mount. Just received the mount yesterday, I charged it and starting connection / setup. PS:...

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nice setup .

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Last post by messier 111
Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:43 am
iOptron Az Mount Pro

Last post by Starmanflorida « Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:07 pm
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by smp » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:06 pm

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After months and months of deliberation, as well as watching to see if it *ever* might go on sale, I finally pulled the trigger today and purchased...

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Hi SMP... I see that your problems with the iOptron AZ Pro back in 2019 are the same as mine in 2022 - AZ problems. I am not a short journey to...

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Last post by Starmanflorida
Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:07 pm
Hand Controller Mount

Last post by JayTee « Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:18 pm
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by 515bonner » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:19 pm

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Just wondering what other iOptron mount users are doing for a means of containing the hand controller.
On the now sold Celestron mount I had, there...

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Thank you Rob,

I just ordered one for my CEM 70 sitting on the tripIer tripod. Thanks again.

Cheers

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:18 pm
Guiding with the CEM70EC

Last post by JayTee « Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:52 pm
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by AstroBee » Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:21 pm

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Hey guys/gals,
I recently acquired my new mount, the CEM70EC, and was curious about guiding with the RA encoder. Is there a place in the Mount...

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Sorry, Greg, my CEM70 is the G model -- no encoders.

See if post #3 from this discussion helps --

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:52 pm
Serial connection with CEM120?

Last post by turboscrew « Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:42 am
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by turboscrew » Fri Nov 05, 2021 5:03 am

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Has anyone managed to connect to CEM120 via either RS232 or USB directly using a serial terminal?
If, then what kind of woodoo does it take?

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BTW:
Currently the document applies to the following products:
CEM120 series, CEM70 series, GEM45 series with firmware 210101 and later, CEM40...

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Last post by turboscrew
Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:42 am
CEM120 gear problems

Last post by turboscrew « Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:33 pm
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by turboscrew » Sun May 02, 2021 2:11 pm

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Does anyone have an idea what might be going on with my mount?

About a week ago I got a chance to try my CEM120 first time.
I aligned it and...

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Henk was right. I just tried that already, and continue doing so.
What takes so long is that there are so few rainless days and so far apart. The...

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Last post by turboscrew
Thu Oct 28, 2021 5:33 pm
OK, Now My New Mount Is Really Here!!!

Last post by turboscrew « Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:38 am
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by JayTee » Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:52 pm

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This past week I took delivery of the iOptron CEM 70 AG. The big difference between this mount and the vanilla first produced CEM 70s is the addition...

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Looks very familiar! Good luck with it! May the cloud gods be merciful.

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Last post by turboscrew
Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:38 am
Brand New Owner of an iOptron CEM120 Mount.

Last post by turboscrew « Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:00 am
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by turonrambar » Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:03 am

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Hello TSS iOptron Mount Owners,

I just purchased a new CEM120 mount, and a Pier will be here on Monday.
I can see the end to this process and...

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Congrats! Surprisingly big rig?
After quite some search, I found that Extreme 620h340 is a suitable box for CEM120.

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Last post by turboscrew
Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:00 am
My New Mount Is Here, My New Mount Is Here, My New Mount Is Here,

Last post by KingNothing13 « Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:05 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:32 pm

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My new CEM 70 arrived yesterday. Yay!!! :occasion-balloons: :occasion-balloons: :Clap:

It gets unboxed today. Oh by the way, it's cloudy.

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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!

The box was unpacked, the mount is an Immaculate work of art. There's only one problem, I did not do the correct...

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Last post by KingNothing13
Thu Sep 23, 2021 12:05 pm
CEM40

Last post by 515bonner « Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:31 pm
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by 515bonner » Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:35 pm

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Last fall I bought a CEM40. With it came the 12v AC adapter, which I have been using here at home during the winter.
With spring approaching and...

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Just a follow up on the power needs. About 6 months ago after seeing one of these at our local star party, I bought one of these to power my mount....

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Last post by 515bonner
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:31 pm
Just Ordered My CEM 70 Mount –– Again!

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Sep 12, 2021 5:47 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Sep 11, 2021 10:29 pm

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On June 24th of this year I ordered an Ioptron CEM 70 from OPT. It was currently out of stock but I was told that they should get more in 10 - 14...

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I'll hold off putting it on the classifieds until you know.

Thanks. I'll be knowing sooner than the week I estimated, perhaps as soon as Tuesday....

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sun Sep 12, 2021 5:47 pm
iOptron CEM26

Last post by bobharmony « Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:22 pm
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by pixelsaurus » Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:42 pm

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I have just bought an iOptrom CEM26 mount and have the thing parked on the dining room table whilst I play around with my lappy. I have noticed that...

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That does seem rather odd! Perhaps you could check with the folks you purchased from to see if they forgot to include a cover. Good luck with it, and...

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Last post by bobharmony
Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:22 pm
Ioptron GEM45

Last post by dagadget « Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:21 pm
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by Ngc1514 » Mon May 31, 2021 4:46 pm

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Just received a GEM45 from High Point and have an old orange tube C8 on it. Only had it out one night (Ohio in the spring is not known for endless...

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Just received a GEM45 from High Point and have an old orange tube C8 on it. Only had it out one night (Ohio in the spring is not known for endless...

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Last post by dagadget
Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:21 pm
AZ Mount Pro Altitude Lock and Counterweight Shaft Lock

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:43 pm
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by BaloSurf » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:53 pm

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AZ Mount Pro Altitude Lock and Counterweight Shaft Lock

Photo attached shows what I did to provide better leverage to tighten both the Altitude Lock...

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A interesting modification, I hope it continues to work well for you.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:43 pm
iOptron CEM70G iGuider is not recognized by windows10

Last post by turboscrew « Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:57 pm
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by Agnes » Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:26 pm

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Hi guys,

I am wondering if there is somebody who could help me out:

Beginning of this year I purchased an iOptron CEM 70G mount. Setup was rather...

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Any help in there; ?

Have you checked this: ?

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Last post by turboscrew
Wed Apr 21, 2021 11:57 pm
Tripod Rubber Boot

Last post by Richardl1743 « Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:44 am
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by 515bonner » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:40 pm

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My iOptron CEM40, has seen a lot use. The rubber boot that is on the end of the tripod legs isn't much to write home about. Soft rubber.
One of mine...

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I do see similar items online, Home Depot, though not as nice as yours.
Just ordered a CEM40

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Last post by Richardl1743
Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:44 am
Polare alignment of IEQ 30

Last post by dagadget « Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:27 pm
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by dagadget » Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:06 am

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I have a new IEQ 30 Mount. Last night I used it at a star party for the first time and failed miserably with the first attempt at alignment The...

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If you have physically moved the mount head (used the adjustment screws/knobs) then you need to do a new goto alignment from scratch. Simply going...

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Last post by dagadget
Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:27 pm
CEM40EC oblong stars... :(

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:12 pm
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by StarCruz53 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:09 pm

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Hello everyone, i have an iOptron CEM40EC bought second hand and i cannot get round stars... seems as the mount is always moving one way or...

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Hello Starcruz.

Could you post up some details of the image, exposure duration, guided/unguided, what part of the sky etc. And can you describe how...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sat Apr 10, 2021 3:12 pm
ZWO Focuser and iOptron Mount

Last post by 515bonner « Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:21 pm

by 515bonner » Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:21 pm

I am in line to get a ZAO EAF focuser for my C9.25
I am using this scope on a CEM40 mount.
For those that are using an electronic focuser and any of...

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Last post by 515bonner
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:21 pm
GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?

Last post by dagadget « Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:34 pm
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by 7awol » Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:46 am

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I ordered one on 1 March, no word on ship date yet. Anyone know when they will start shipping? I understand that a few are out there and being used....

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If those New Ioptrons work as well as my IEQ 30 Pro (discontinued) and my GEM 45 then you will have a winner. The GEM 45 is half the weight of the...

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Last post by dagadget
Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:34 pm
CEM 70G Balance Issues

Last post by lostone « Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:28 pm

by lostone » Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:28 pm

Anyone out there with the CEM 70G? I'm playing hell trying to get either of my scopes balanced on it. I purchased this to use as a portable rig since...

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Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:28 pm

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