iOptron SkyHunter Overview
The SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount from iOptron is a light and compact full-function portable GoTo mount. Weighing only 2.9 pounds (including the internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting 11 pounds in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount and base are supported by a 1.25" stainless steel tripod topped with a 7.5" extension pier for stable and comfortable observation.
The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates: 1x or sidereal, 1/2x for sky and landscape combined, solar, and lunar. All four tracking rates work in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The mount comes with a 3328 Precision AZ/EQ base to accommodate equatorial tracking and an iPolar electronic polar alignment scope. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by the SkySafari 6 Plus or later app on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, a computer via ASCOM, INDI, or embedded drive.
Payload of 11 pounds (balanced, excluding CW)
Dual-axis servo motors with optical encoders
Tracking speed consists of solar, lunar, 1x, 1/2x, S/N operates in both northern and southern hemispheres
Control by SkySafari 6 Plus or later app on an iOS or Android smart phone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive
3328 Precision AZ/EQ base for equatorial tracking
iPolar electronic polar alignment scope
1.25" stainless steel tripod with 7.5" extension pier
Dual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder
USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation
Vixen dovetail saddle
iOptron SkyHunter Specs
Key Specs
| Mount Type | Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial |
| GoTo Capability | Yes |
| Payload Capacity | 11 lb / 5 kg |
| Motor | Dual Axis |
| Power Source | Battery (Included) |
| Battery | 1x Rechargeable |
| Mounting | To Optical Tube Assembly: Vixen-Type Saddle |
| GPS | No |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg |
Mount
| Mount Type | Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial |
| GoTo Capability | Yes |
| Payload Capacity | 11 lb / 5 kg |
| Motor | Dual Axis |
| Tracking Rates | Lunar, Sidereal, Solar |
| Altitude Adjustment | Yes |
| Latitude Adjustment | Yes |
| Declination Adjustment | Yes |
| Right Ascension Adjustment | Yes |
| Counterweight | 3.0 lb / 1.4 kg |
| Polar Axis Scope | Yes (Included) |
Tripod
| Leg Diameter | 1.25" / 3.17 cm |
| Leg Sections | 2 |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
General
| Power Source | Battery (Included) |
| Battery | 1x Rechargeable |
| Mounting | To Optical Tube Assembly: Vixen-Type Saddle |
| GPS | No |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg |
In the Box
- iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GoTo Mount with Precision AZ/EQ Base and iPolar Scope
- Stainless Steel Counterweight Shaft
- 3 lb Counterweight
- Mini USB Charging Cable
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