{"id":33937,"date":"2022-10-18T10:05:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T11:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ganymedes.nl\/product\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-goto-mount\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T10:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T09:38:42","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-goto-mount","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/en\/product\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-goto-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ goto mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Compact goto mount from iOptron, lightweight, easy to carry<\/h2>\n<p>The new iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ goto <a href=\"\/en\/product-category\/accessories-en\/accessories-mounts-en\/\">mount<\/a>, fifteen years after the release of the innovative CubeTM AZ\/EQ GoTo mount. With this, the SkyHunterTM takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact fully functional portable goto mount in <a href=\"\/en\/product-category\/brands-en\/brands-ioptron-en\/\">iOptron<\/a>&#8216;s extraordinary history. Weighing only 1.32 kg, the SkyHunter TM can carry a payload of 5 kg. The mount is usable in both equatorial and azimuthal settings. Own weight includes rechargeable battery incorporated internally.<\/p>\n<h3>Multiple tracking speeds<\/h3>\n<p>The SkyHunterTM mount has four tracking speeds: 1X or sidereal, 1\/2X for sky and landscape combined, sun and moon. All 4 tracking speeds work in both the northern and southern hemispheres.<\/p>\n<h3>WIFI support<\/h3>\n<p>The SkyHunterTM mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android smartphone\/tablet, an optional 8410 handheld controller, or a computer via ASCOM and INDI. Through wifi, you connect to your smartphone or tablet. Through the available USB port, you can connect the PC to it for control and updating.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33161\" style=\"width: 223px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3.jpg\" alt=\"Example mount\" width=\"223\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3.jpg 537w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3-324x678.jpg 324w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3-416x870.jpg 416w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3-493x1030.jpg 493w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3-63x132.jpg 63w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA3-500x1046.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example mount<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33163\" style=\"width: 264px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2.jpg\" alt=\"Example with telescope\" width=\"264\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2.jpg 670w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2-324x580.jpg 324w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2-416x745.jpg 416w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2-168x300.jpg 168w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2-575x1030.jpg 575w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2-74x132.jpg 74w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/iOptron-SHEQA2-500x896.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example with telescope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Combine with William Optics popular RedCat<\/h3>\n<p>This iOptron SkyHunter mount is excellent for combining with the <a href=\"\/en\/product\/william-optics-redcat-ii-51-f4-9-petzval-telescope\/\">William Optics RedCat 51 II<\/a>.<br \/>\nThe weight of the RedCat is only 2.2 kg and is very compact to carry. This makes this set the ideal travel companion for any astrophotographer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_33165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33165\" style=\"width: 466px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5.png 733w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5-324x245.png 324w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5-416x315.png 416w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5-206x157.png 206w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5-140x106.png 140w, https:\/\/dev4-ganymedes.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Ioptron-SHEQA5-500x379.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-33165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Operation is very easy with the iOptron Commander app.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Delivery of the iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ goto mount includes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>SkyHunterTM GOTO EQ\/AZ mount<\/li>\n<li>EQ base<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel counterweight<\/li>\n<li>1.3 kg counterweight<\/li>\n<li>Mini USB charging cable<\/li>\n<li>#3221 Tripod<\/li>\n<li>#8041 Pier extension<\/li>\n<li>Rechargeable battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Place your order online or visit the store<\/h4>\n<p>Have you found what you are looking for and want to order the iOptron SkyHunter, for example? Then you can do this very easily online. Would you rather see these products in person before buying them? That is also possible with us. You are most welcome in our showroom in Amstelveen from Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 17:00. The showroom is also open on Saturdays, but from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. For more information and advice you can also contact us by phone on <a href=\"tel:0031206412083\">020-6412083<\/a>. We are happy to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ideal travel mount with GOTO function. 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