With remarkable load capacity for its size, smooth strain wave gearing, and built-in sky navigation tools, the HAE43B-EC iMate Dual Alt-Az / Equatorial Mount from iOptron will point your optic or camera to the wonders of the cosmos. Utilizing strain wave drive technology for RA and DEC movement, the HAE43B-EC can support a payload of 44 pounds with no counterweight or 55 pounds with. Its high-precision RA axis encoder delivers such accurate tracking that some users choose to image without guiding.

The iMate features a powerful, 64-bit, ARM-based onboard computer with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars planetarium software, Ekos control and automation tools and INDI drivers. It supports most brands and models of cameras, focusers, and filter wheels. With 32GB onboard storage and a slot for a microSD card, the iMate can control and capture an entire automated imaging session. The iMate is compatible with major platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Motorized Computer-Controlled Mount    Payload: 44 lb    Go2Nova Hand Controller    212,000+ Object Database

• Advanced strain wave gear technology
• High-precision encoder with real-time PEC (RPEC)
• Payload capacity of 44 lb without counterweight, 55 lb with counterweight
• CNC-machined metal housing
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement if power is interrupted
• 270-second gear period
• Customer cable management system ready
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D styles)
• iMate 64-Bit ARM-based computer
• Integrated ST-4 auto-guiding port
• USB port for firmware upgrades and computer control

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used for daytime scoping too?

A: Yes this Model can be used for Terrestrial use during the daytime, since it comes with a 90° Erect-Image Diagonal.

Q: 2. Which Barlow lenses would you recommend for this scope?

A: I would recommend this Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens: https://bhpho.to/2ZeywLX

Q: 3. what's the mount size?

A: There is no mounting socket at the bottom of the base to mount it on any tripod.

Q: 4. Is there a computerized tripod for the Explore Scientific Firstlight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope?

A: The Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 comes with the manual Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount. You could replace the manual mount with this computerized Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Go-To Tracker System: https://bhpho.to/3qouVtc

Q: 5. What is the inside distance between yoke arms? I would be mounting an AT-72edii. Thanks!

A: Altazimuth head with handle. Cradle will hold TeleVue scopes up to the TV-85. Not for TV-101, Renaissance, or TV-102. Friction locks in altitude and azimuth allow user to adjust the mount drag for smoothest operation and for balancing the scope. Pre-drilled to accept optional TeleVue Sky Tour computer encoders. 1/4"-20 thread and 3/8" thread holes allow it to mount on any photo tripod legs (not recommended for mounting onto a photo tripod's pan head). The Tele-Pod can also be used with other brands of small refractors. However, the internal width between the vertical sides of the Tele-Pod yoke measures only 5.25", so the maximum width of the mounting rings of another brand of telescope must be smaller than this measurement. In addition, the buyer should keep in mind that the fore-and-aft mounting platform dimension of the yoke is limited and would require a user-supplied adapter plate to install dual mounting rings on the single 1/4"-20 hole available in the Tele-Pod yoke.

Q: 6. Cuanto cuesta este telescopio con envio incluido a Lagos De Moreno, Mxico y que tal se ve jupiter y sus lunas?

A: For the most up-to-date dealer information, try using the dealer locator on our website. You can find it here: https://www.celestron.com/apps/store-locator/ Under ideal seeing conditions, the AstroMaster 70AZ will reveal Jupiter and its four brightest moons.

Q: 7. I am new to this. please can you help me understand what is the difference between this go compared to the EQ6 one which is much cheaper?

A: The EQ6 is an EQ mount only but the AZ-EQ6 is both an EQ mount and an Alt Az mount. It can be reconfigured to a more basic alt-azimuth mount for fast observation sessions.

Q: 8. Can we place this mount instead of the Exos Nano EQ3 mount which i got for ES FL-AR1021000 telescope? I intend to use it for use with telescope only . Please confirm

A: The iOptron Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Base BH #IO3327 • MFR #3327 will mount to a standard 3/8"-16 Mounting Threads

Q: 9. Can this mount be used for Meade ETX Astro Telescope Model M to set polar alignment?

A: Yes as long as your telescope tube has a dove tail rail.

Q: 10. I am on Lat=1 degree, can can I do polar alignment with AZ-EQ6?

A: You would need to move 4 degrees North. It needs to be at 5 degrees up to 65. This also works -5 to -65, just not those 10 degrees in the middle or too far north.