{"id":32864,"date":"2025-11-07T16:38:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32864"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:24:40","slug":"ioptron-hae18c-az-eq-mount-dual","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-hae18c-az-eq-montering-dual\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ Mount Dual"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ - Compact Power with Smart Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ<\/strong>&nbsp;brings together precision and portability in one lightweight, smart mount. Whether you want to observe or photograph - this mount adapts to your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE18C-AZEQ-Montering-Dual-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ side with mounted Vixen saddle clamp and motor unit\" class=\"wp-image-32873\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compact and powerful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With only&nbsp;<strong>3 kg<\/strong>&nbsp;own weight you lift it effortlessly, but it carries up to&nbsp;<strong>8.5 kg without counterweight<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>12 kg with counterweight<\/strong>. Perfect for those who are often on the go or want to set up quickly without lugging heavy equipment around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two modes - double convenience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use it in&nbsp;<strong>AZ mode<\/strong>&nbsp;for quick, intuitive observation. Or switch to&nbsp;<strong>EQ mode<\/strong>&nbsp;for precise astrophotography. That way you have one mount for all situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-HAE18C-AZEQ-Montering-Dual-5.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ scale comparison between mount and smartphone in portrait position\" class=\"wp-image-32874\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart technology, easy to use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The built-in&nbsp;<strong>GoTo function<\/strong>&nbsp;with more than&nbsp;<strong>212,000 sky objects<\/strong>&nbsp;gets you to your goal in seconds. Control everything via&nbsp;<strong>WiFi<\/strong>&nbsp;on your tablet or smartphone with the&nbsp;<strong>iOptron Commander Lite app<\/strong>. No cables, no hassle - just connect and start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safer and smarter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Electronic Friction Brake<\/strong>&nbsp;protects your telescope if the power goes out. As soon as you turn the power back on, the HAE18C automatically calibrates itself and knows its exact position. So you never lose your alignment or time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solidly built, flexibly deployable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to the&nbsp;<strong>Vixen saddle<\/strong>&nbsp;you effortlessly use a variety of telescopes - from compact to medium-sized. The aluminum axes ensure stability and smooth movement, keeping your image sharp and flicker-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready for every night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>power supply and robust transport case<\/strong>&nbsp;are included, so you can hit the road right away. The tripod and counterweight are optional - ideal if you want to build a lightweight, modular setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ<\/strong>&nbsp;is made for those seeking power, precision and ease of use in one portable design. Compact, smart and reliable - just what you need to capture every bright moment under the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Max. load capacity (kg)<\/td><td>8,5 (12)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight of the mount (kg)<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Drive type<\/td><td>Harmonic \/ Strainwave<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motors<\/td><td>Stepper motors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Propulsion mechanism<\/td><td>Gear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mounting saddle<\/td><td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material RA\/DEC axis<\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>GoTo System<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Software<\/td><td>Go2Nova 8411<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Database<\/td><td>212,000 objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GPS<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WLAN<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PEC correction<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autoguiding<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interfaces<\/td><td>WiFi, USB, RS232, AutoGuider, Aux<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Input voltage (V)<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amperage (A)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equipment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tripod<\/td><td>Not included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pole finder<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hand controller<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power supply<\/td><td>Included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport case<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cable<\/td><td>USB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>HAE<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Dual AZ\/EQ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GoTo language<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polar alignment<\/td><td>Computer-aided<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accuracy<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron HAE18C AZ\/EQ comes with GoTo control, built-in WLAN and GPS, power supply, USB cable and transport case - 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