iOptron HEM15 Overview
A " tiny titan," the 5.5 lb HEM15 Hybrid GoTo Equatorial Mount with iPolar from iOptron can support an 18 lb telescope optical tube assembly with no need for a counterweight. Utilizing strain wave drive technology for the right ascension movement and backlash-free worm/belt declination drive design, the HEM15 is remarkably lightweight and compact. Its black anodized, all-metal CNC-machined body is built for years of service. The HEM15's electronic friction break and power-down memory allow the mount to safely stop and resume a GoTo slew or continue tracking even after an abrupt power loss (no need to realign and start from the beginning).
The HEM15 mount can be controlled by a computer via ASCOM/Commander for Windows, a third-party INDI driver for macOS, a smartphone/tablet via iOptron Commander Lite or an app like SkySafari. or a Raspberry Pi device via INDI driver.
- Advanced strain wave gear technology
- Payload capacity of 18 lb
- CNC-machined metal housing
- Unique friction brake to safely stop movement if power is interrupted
- 360-second gear period
- Go2Nova hand controller with 212,000 object database
- iPolar electronic polar scope for easy and accurate polar alignment
- No moving, no wrapping cable system
- Vixen dovetail saddle
- Built-in zero position search and locator
- Power down position and location memory
- Integrated ST-4 auto-guiding port
- Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
- USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial |
| GoTo Capability | Yes |
| Payload Capacity | 26.5 lb / 12 kg (with Counterweight) 18 lb / 8.2 kg (without Counterweight) |
| Power Source | AC Adapter with Power Brick |
| Mounting | To Tripod/Base: Vixen-Type Saddle |
| GPS | No |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Weight | 5.5 lb / 2.5 kg |
Mount
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial |
| GoTo Capability | Yes |
| Payload Capacity | 26.5 lb / 12 kg (with Counterweight) 18 lb / 8.2 kg (without Counterweight) |
| Latitude Adjustment | 15 to 65° |
| Polar Axis Scope | Yes (Built In) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | -4 to 104°F / -20 to 40°C |
General
| Power Source | AC Adapter with Power Brick |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| DC Input Power | 12 VDC at 5 A |
| Mounting | To Tripod/Base: Vixen-Type Saddle |
| GPS | No |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | 5.5 lb / 2.5 kg |
In the Box
- iOptron HEM15 Hybrid GoTo Equatorial Mount with iPolar
- Go2Nova Hand Controller
- 6P6C Hand Controller Cable
- USB 2.0 Cable
- AC Adapter
- Soft Carrying Case
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