1.25" stainless steel tripod that fits all SmartStar Cube and Cube Pro series mounts. Allows mount to be positioned in either altazimuth (AA) or equatorial(EQ) positions.
A proper Go2Nova hand controller is needed to function the mount in both AA and EQ.
Note: Due to the payload limitation of the Tri-Pier, this adapter/Tri-pier combination is not designed for CEM120 with heavier payload. Use at your own risk. This adapter can be modified to mount a CEM120 onto your own pier.
With these adapters, you can install your mount onto the sturdy yet portable iOptron Tri-pier.
Tri-pier Adapter for CEM120 (#8036-120)*
* Due to the payload limitation of the Tri-Pier, this adapter/Tri-pier combination is not designed for CEM120 with heavier payload. Use at your own risk. This adapter can be modified to mount a CEM120 onto your own pier. CAD drawing is here
iOptron® MiniPier is designed for iOptron GOTO mounts to provide 8" extra telescope height. The MiniPier fits on various iOptron tripods/piers, as well other brand tripod with some DIY.
With these adapters, you can install your mount onto the sturdy yet portable iOptron Tri-pier.
Tri-pier Adapter for Astro-Physics 400/600E/Mach1GOTO (#8036-AP)
Note: Due to the payload limitation of the Tri-Pier, this adapter/Tri-pier combination is not designed for CEM120 with heavier payload. Use at your own risk. This adapter can be modified to mount a CEM120 onto your own pier.
The iOptron carbon fiber tripod provide a lightweight yet strong support for iOptron mounts. It fits these iOptron mounts (may need extra mounting accessories):
HEM15/HEM27/HEM44
HAE29/HAE43
HAZ31/HAZ46 (ESPECIALLY w/ #8042 pier)
CEM40
GEM45(may limit low latitude application)
CEM26
GEM28
SkyHunter
SkyGuider Pro
iEQ30/iEQ30 Pro (may limit low latitude application)
The iOptron permanent piers constructed from aluminum alloy and 5mm thick wall tubing. The thicker wall ensures reduced vibration and increased system stability. Four aluminum side struts are welded between the pier tube and the base plate to eliminate side flexure of the tube assembly under heavy or off-center loads.
The iOptron Tri-Pier combines the strength and stableness of a pier with the levelling flexibility of a tripod. Aluminum pier and leg tops. Stainless steel leg extensions. The Tri-Pier feet has built-in vibration suspension pads.
The iOptron Tri-Pier combines the strength and stableness of a pier with the levelling flexibility of a tripod. Aluminum pier and leg tops. Stainless steel leg extensions. The Tri-Pier feet has built-in vibration suspension pads.
The iOptron heavy duty Tri-Pier 360A combines the strength and stableness of a pier with the levelling flexibility of a tripod. 5mm thick aluminum alloy pier and CNC machined legs with adjustable feet.
The Tri-Pier 360A can be used for the following mounts directly:
The ZWO ADC actually does work well. It takes a bit of practice and some searches through the internet on how to use, but if planets are low in the sky the ADC will provide a better image.