iOptron

The iOptron SmartStar™ TM-E alt-azimuth mount is the most basic, but is still packed with features like a 5,000 object library in the GoToNova hand controller's database, a large LCD screen capable of depicting 4 lines of text, a five-speed dual-axis drive system, and a sturdy steel tripod.

If you want more objects to choose from, how about 50,000...would that do it? Choose the iOptron TM-G SmartStar™ Cube mount with it's GoToNova-G hand controller and that's just what you'll get... as well as a USB port for updates and the ability to control your SmartStar mount from a computer, GPS, or LCD screen which displays 8 lines of text.

The most sophisticated iOptron SmartStar™ Cube mount has all the features of the SmartStar™ G model, but offers an 80,000 object database and the ability to use the mount in alt-azimuth or equatorial mode! The iOptron SmartStar™ Cube TM-A Alt-Az/Equatorial Dual Mount is a great choice for those who want to try their hand at astrophotography.

All iOptron SmartStar™ Cube mounts will handle a wide variety of telescopes via a dovetail. The weight capacity of the SmartStar™ is between 7 and 11 pounds, depending on the length of the tube assembly and placement of accessories. iOptron also makes a GoTo Conversion Kit for Equatorial Mounts like the Celestron CG-5, Vixen GPD, Orion EQ5 or Meade LXD75. The kit includes everything needed to change your manual mount to a GoTo Master, including a hand controller with an astounding 130,000 object database! Or how about the iOptron GoTo Nova Conversion Kit ? The iOptron Equatorial Conversion Kit will turn your manual CG5, GP, EQ5 or LXD75 mount into a GoTo powerhouse with 130,000 objects with the push of a button, a USB port for updates, operation from your PC and 9 slew speeds on the dual-axis drive. Update your equatorial mount with the iOptron Conversion Kit, and go even further with an optional GPS module!

iOptron continues to expand its product line with new technology such as the iOptron Versa 108 ED Apochromatic Refractor OTA, Electronic Focus Module and GPS Module. More advances include the iOptron MiniTower Pro, that gives you the capability of 130,000 objects via the SmartStar hand controller and the USB port allows you to easily connect to a wide variety of planetarium programs. The advanced encoder system on the iOptron MiniTower Pro even offers 600% greater resolution and improved tracking performance! To keep your system looking its best, why not consider adding a SmartStar Heavy-Duty Telescope Tripod, too? It's all part and parcel of finished product - right down to Extra Counterweights!

iOptron Corporation is a subsidiary of Boston Applied Technologies, Incorporated (BATi), and was formerly Corning Applied Technologies. iOptron has their headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts.

If you have any questions about iOptron products, please contact OPT by calling toll-free at 1-800-483-6287 or sending us an email. Thanks!