iOptron CEM70 mount with iPolar and 1.75" LiteRoc tripod

• A new design, center-balanced equatorial mount (CEM) for maximum payload with natural stability
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Payload of 70 lbs (31.8 kg) with the mount weight of 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• Easy to use and reliable gear clutches
• Precision altitude and azimuth adjustment.
• Precision stepper motor with 0.07 arcsec accuracy for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
• iPolar^TM electronic polar scope - polar alignment without seeing Polaris
• Go2Nova® 8407+ V2 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology with built in heater
• High precision tracking with low periodic error (PE)<±3.5 arcsec
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)
• USB connection; Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Advanced cable management system with more choices
• Spring loaded 8" Vixen/Losmandy dual saddle
• NEW iOptron subsidized TheSky Imaging Edition
• Includes 1.75-inch LiteRoc tripod 
• Optional Tri-Pier (#8034), 42 inch pier (#8033) or 48 inch pier (#8030) available
• Optional Mini Pier (#8032) for extending height also available
• Optional PowerWeight^TM rechargeable battery pack
• Trusted brand from the USA; 2-year warranty

An extraordinary innovation in mount design...Now with a new payload! 

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 and CEM70G are new standard bearers for equatorial mounts in the 70lb payload segment. Both models are packed with advanced features however the CEM70G is the first of its type with an onboard optical guiding system increasing tracking accuracy while streamlining the components resulting in a more portable imaging setup.

All New iPolar - get accurate alignment even without seeing the pole star!
The CEM70 series mount has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.

Shows polar alignment without seeing Polaris:

iPolar features:

• Fast and easy to use
• High precision (30 arcsec)
• No need to see the Pole Star
• No need to rotate the mount during alignment
• Unique imaging enhancement technique
• Smart plate solving
• On screen instruction during alignment
• Capable under poor sky visibility condition
• Windows 7 /8.1 /10, 32bit or 64 bit, with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 installed

Innovative features

Retaining the inherent properties of the center balance design, these relatively compact medium payload mounts deliver what astronomers expect in an efficient accurate portable mount. With precise GOTO pointing and accurate tracking (PE <±3.5 arcsec) the CEM70 is a solid performer for observers and imagers alike.

Innovative operational features such as the internal iPolar electronic polar scope, easy lock drive gear engagement (levers large enough to use with gloves), an advanced cable management system for the mount, iPolar, guider, and camera, and cumulatively assure users the CEM70 and 70G designed with their needs in mind.

Above: CEM70G version includes three USB 3.0 ports and a iGuider module; CEM70 version includes three USB 2.0 ports

GOTONOVA^® GOTO technology 

The CEM70 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 300,000 objects. The other features include an adjustable counterweight bar, magnetically loaded gear system, gear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes, screw/worm type latitude adjuster and built-in or customized cable management system. The CEM70 - a new category (and payload capacity) of mounts for viewing and astrophotography.