iOptron MiniTower Pro

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iOptron MiniTower Pro

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$779.00

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Product Description

Bigger! No doubt you’ve heard about the MiniTower. Well, the MiniTower Pro has all the same, great technologies and features – just beefed up! So, you can still mount two scopes on -- but now with more pay load. You can still track objects-- only now the encoder resolution is six times finer. We’ve also added a two-inch stainless-steel tripod that is much taller for easier viewing with large scopes. So, go ahead and step up to the Pro!

Extremely Portable With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case, the MiniTower Pro can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting an observing location.

Accurate GOTO and Tracking Equipped with the most advanced SmartStar^®GOTO technology, MiniTower Pro is one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts. The standard 8401 hand controller offers the superb navigation experience with an 8 line LCD back-lit display, a 130,000 object database and a USB port for easy connection with ASCOM compliant PC planetarium programs. With a typical GOTO accuracy of 1 arc minute and the SmartStar^® precision auto-tracking, the MiniTower Pro will consistently bring the celestial object of your choice to the center of the eye-piece and keep tracking for hours.

Additional Unique Features Powered with other features such as automatic over-current protection, automatic clutch protection for both axes, easy 3-point level adjustment, dual scope setup with two dovetails and much more, the MiniTower Pro is one of the most user-friendly GOTO mounts available today.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL PRODUCT MANUAL — IT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE MOUNT

DOWNLOAD THE HAND CONTROLLER PRODUCT MANUAL — NOT INCLUDED WITH THE MOUNT

DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE UPDATE V.101208 DATED 01/12/2011

Mount	:	Dual AltAz Mount

OTA Connection	:	Dovetail

Motor	:	Dual-Axis DC Servomotor, DC 12V

Motor Speed	:	Dual-Axis DC Servomotor, DC 12V

GO TO Controller	:	GOTONovaTM

GPS	:	32-Channel, Standard

Payload	:	33 lbs. and 10 lbs.

Protocol	:	ASCOM

Firmware Upgrade	:	Yes

PC Computer Control	:	Yes

Tripod	:	2 inch Stainless Steel

Battery	:	AA x 8(not included)

Case Weight	:	10.56 lbs

Dual Scope setup with two dovetails
Tripod height with mount: 66 inches
8401 Controller w/ USB port & 130,000 objects in Database
High accuracy encoder
Typical GOTO accuracy: 1 Arc Minute
Resolution: 0.1 Arc Second
High precision bearings
Metal worm/gears
Automatic over-current protection
Automatic clutch protection for both axes
High accuracy level indicator
3-Point easy level adjustment
Manual push-to for both axes
Comes standard with: counterweight, AC adaptor, 12V DC car plug adaptor, USB cable, & hard case