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| |  | Telescopes | Home » » iOptron SmartStar-G Astro Blue Altazimuth "Cube" Mount, #8402A GoToNova Controller (50,000 Objects) Internal 32 Channel GPS, & HD S.S. Tripod | | | | | | | Description: | | SmartStar-G GPS AltAzimuth Telescope Mount, Astro Blue "The Cube" Alt-Azimuth MountThe SmartStar-G comes with the patented Alt-Azimuth telescope mount, a.k.a." TheCube". This compact mount design is probably the most functional & flexible unit on the marketBoth axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connectionIn addition, there are no "dead spots" so you can point your telescope to ANYWHERE above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount also comes standard with AC connection. An optional DC adaptor is available so you can plug your telescope motor into your car if you're camping or at any remote locationOTA's with dovetail connection & a weight limit of less than 11 lbs.(including finder scope & camera) are compatible with the SmartStarTM-G GPS AltAzi telescope mount. (If you do not have a dovetail connection, attach your OTA using mounting rings & dovetail available at your local telescope store or the OTA manufacturer)The most easy to understand controller on the marketThe GoToNova Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organizedIt also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content compared with the competition. Using the easy-to-use hand controller & its large LCD screen, you can easily set up | | | Features: | |
• 32-Channel GPS Module
• All G-series telescope mounts come standard with a 32-channel GPS module for fully automated operation and alignment.
• Simply turn on the GoToNova Controller and the GPS module will automatically synchronize your telescope location and time with the GoToNovaTM computerized control system.
• View celestial objects without having to manually punch in the date, time, latitude or longitude
• Compatible with most tubes on the market:
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 12.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 1 reviews |
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Sufficient Entry-Level Go-To MountOct 30, 2009
This Go-To Mount is not bad for the money.
Pros:
If one is meticulous in following set-up instructions, mount alignment wil be quite accurate. DON'T forget to reset hours either ahead of or behind GMT according to your location or YOU WILL HAVE PROBLEMS with accuracy.
Software updates are readily available and FREE!
Works with either 8 AA battteries or plug-in electrical power.
Cons:
Much of the data (other than Messier and IC targets)is difficult to dicipher (i.e. try looking up a Albireo by name!)
The tracking mode is quite jerky and shakes the image from side-to-side unless one place scope on "stop" mode.
As with any tripod Go-To mount, any accidental tripping over or kidding the legs will throw off your allignment and system will need to be shut down and scope possibly releveled on mount.
If battery life begins to drain and you decide to connect electrical power while mount is still on, it will mess your allignment up and you'll have to shut down and start over again.
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