{"id":32957,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32957"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:21:55","slug":"ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-mount-goto-without-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-montering-goto-zonder-statief\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount GoTo Without Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ - Compact GoTo mount for the road<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ<\/strong> is a smart and versatile mount that you use both visually and for astrophotography. It is light and compact, so easy to carry around. So you quickly set it up wherever you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"iOptron<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Portability and versatility<\/strong>
With a load capacity of up to\u00a05 kg<\/strong>\u00a0it can easily carry small apochromats and telescopes such as the William Optics RedCat or Sky-Watcher Evolux. You can use it directly or mount it on a tripod for added stability. The built-in battery ensures hours of use. Want to keep going longer? Simply connect external power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart operation<\/strong>
Control the mount easily with your smartphone or tablet via iOS or Android. ASCOM and INDI are also supported. Thanks to the built-in adapters, you control via iOptron Commander or Sky Safari. This allows you to accurately track stars, planets and the moon in both the northern and southern hemispheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"iOptron<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Accurate tracking<\/strong>
Servo motors with encoders ensure stable tracking. Four tracking modes keep objects in focus, even at longer exposures. This keeps your images clear and spot-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compact and travel-friendly<\/strong>
This mount combines advanced technology with portability. Ideal for travel, vacation or park. The rugged construction protects your equipment while keeping operation simple and intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Max. load capacity (kg)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight(s)<\/td>1 x 1.35 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pole adjustment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Range (\u00b0)<\/td>0 - 80<\/td><\/tr>
Azimuth fine adjustment (\u00b0)<\/td>\u00b15\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Worm gear teeth (RA)<\/td>144<\/td><\/tr>
Engine type<\/td>Servo motors<\/td><\/tr>
Shaft bearings<\/td>Double<\/td><\/tr>
Counterweight bar diameter (mm)<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Long counterweight bar (mm)<\/td>200<\/td><\/tr>
Drive type<\/td>Wormwheel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Battery & Power<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Battery type<\/td>Lithium-Poly 3.7V<\/td><\/tr>
Lifespan (h)<\/td>10<\/td><\/tr>
Power supply<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tracking & Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Tracking modes<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr>
Tracking RA axis<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Tracking DEC axis<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Speeds<\/td>Sideral, Solar, Lunar<\/td><\/tr>
Autoguider<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Motor-powered<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Tripod<\/td>Without tripod<\/td><\/tr>
Pole finder<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Transport bag<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Other continents<\/td>Without tripod<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Color<\/td>Black\/Red<\/td><\/tr>
Series<\/td>SkyHunter<\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions LxWxH (cm)<\/td>30 x 25.5 x 12.5<\/td><\/tr>
Weight (g)<\/td>4000<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Mount<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ comes with GoTo mount, counterweight kit, built-in batteries, USB power supply and Vixen\/Losmandy saddle - compact travel-friendly mount without tripod, suitable for photography and visual observation with small telescopes up to 5 kg.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":96965,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[2790],"product_cat":[56,3097,3119,3101,3120,590,538,3098,3116],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-32957","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-ioptron","product_cat-telescoop-accessoires","product_cat-astrofotografie-monteringen","product_cat-dual-eq-az-monteringen","product_cat-dual-eq-alt-az-monteringen","product_cat-equatoriale-monteringen","product_cat-montering-accessoires","product_cat-monteringen","product_cat-star-trackers","product_cat-telescoop-monteringen","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":[{"id":32956,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-goto-montering-met-stativ-130mm\/","url_meta":{"origin":32957,"position":0},"title":"iOptron Newton SkyHunter EQ\/AZ GoTo Mount on Tripod","author":"","date":"08-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ wordt geleverd met GoTo-montering, aluminium statief, contragewichtset, ge\u00efntegreerde batterijen, USB-voeding en Vixen\/Losmandy-zadel \u2013 supercompacte en lichte reismontering met equatoriale en azimutale modi, geschikt voor camera's en kleine telescoopsystemen.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-SkyHunter-EQ-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-SkyHunter-EQ-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-1.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-SkyHunter-EQ-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-1.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-SkyHunter-EQ-AZ-Montering-GoTo-mit-Stativ-1.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":32958,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyhunter-eq-az-montering-ipolar-goto-zonder-statief\/","url_meta":{"origin":32957,"position":1},"title":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ Mount iPolar GoTo Without Tripod","author":"","date":"08-11-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"iOptron SkyHunter EQ\/AZ comes with built-in iPolar electronic polar finder, GoTo functionality, counterweight kit, USB power supply and Vixen\/Losmandy saddle - 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