{"id":32955,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32955"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:22:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:22:18","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-az-mount-goto-without-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-az-montering-goto-zonder-statief\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter AZ Mount GoTo Without Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iOptron SkyHunter AZ - Lightweight GoTo mount for the road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>iOptron SkyHunter AZ<\/strong>&nbsp;is perfect for those who want to take mobile astrophotographs or observe stars. This compact and lightweight mount is easy to carry with you. So you can set it up anywhere without any hassle.<\/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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-Zonder-Statief-1.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ mount close-up in side view with red adjustment knobs, USB connection and level indicator\" class=\"wp-image-32997\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Portability and flexibility<\/strong><br>With a load capacity of up to&nbsp;<strong>5 kg<\/strong>&nbsp;it can effortlessly support even small apochromats like the William Optics RedCat or Sky-Watcher Evolux. You can use it directly or mount it on a standard tripod. The built-in batteries provide hours of power, but you can also plug in external power for longer sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Smart operation<\/strong><br>Control the SkyHunter AZ with your smartphone or tablet via iOS or Android. ASCOM and INDI are also supported. With the built-in adapters, you can steer via iOptron Commander or Sky Safari. This keeps your objects in accurate view, whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere.<\/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-SkyHunter-AZ-Montering-GoTo-Zonder-Statief-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyHunter AZ mounted with telescope on photo tripod with mounted counterweight and Vixen clamp\" class=\"wp-image-32998\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accurate tracking<\/strong><br>Servo motors with encoders ensure stable tracking. Four different tracking modes keep stars, planets and moon in focus. This keeps your recordings clear and spot-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Compact and travel-friendly<\/strong><br>The SkyHunter AZ combines technology with portability. Perfect for travel, vacations or park observations. The rugged construction protects your equipment while keeping operation simple and intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\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>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counterweight(s)<\/td><td>1 x 1.35 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pole adjustment<\/strong><\/p>\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>Range (\u00b0)<\/td><td>0 - 80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Azimuth fine adjustment (\u00b0)<\/td><td>\u00b15\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\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>Worm gear teeth (RA)<\/td><td>144<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine type<\/td><td>Servo motors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shaft bearings<\/td><td>Double<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counterweight bar diameter (mm)<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long counterweight bar (mm)<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Battery &amp; Power<\/strong><\/p>\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>Battery type<\/td><td>Lithium-Poly 3.7V<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lifespan (h)<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Power supply<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tracking &amp; Control<\/strong><\/p>\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>Tracking modes<\/td><td>Azimuthal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tracking RA axis<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tracking DEC axis<\/td><td>-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speeds<\/td><td>Sideral, Solar, Lunar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autoguider<\/td><td>-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\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>Motor-powered<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tripod<\/td><td>Without tripod<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pole finder<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport bag<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other continents<\/td><td>Column extension<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\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>Color<\/td><td>Black\/Red<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>SkyHunter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dimensions LxWxH (cm)<\/td><td>30 x 25.5 x 12.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight (g)<\/td><td>3600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Azimuthal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron SkyHunter AZ comes with built-in servo motors with encoders, WiFi and GPS, counterweight and 3\/8\u2033 tripod connection - lightweight, compact GoTo mount without tripod for cameras or small telescopes up to 5 kg.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":96958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[2790],"product_cat":[56,3097,590,538,3098],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-32955","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-ioptron","product_cat-telescoop-accessoires","product_cat-astrofotografie-monteringen","product_cat-montering-accessoires","product_cat-monteringen","product_cat-star-trackers","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/32955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32955"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/96958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=32955"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=32955"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=32955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}