This iOptron Hard Case protects your GEM28 mount whether you're heading out for a night of observation or you just need to store it safely. The case features a foam-lined lid and a custom-cut foam insert that holds the mount in place and cushions it from impacts with space left over for the hand controller, counterweight, and other smaller accessories like an off-axis guider. The hard aluminum exterior has reinforced edges on the outside to help minimize denting and damage. There are dual locking latches to secure the lid in place and a molded hinged handle.

Aluminum Case with Reinforced Corners    Custom-Cut Foam Insert & Foam-Lined Lid    Fits Mount, Controller, and Accessories    Molded Hinged Handle    Dual Locking Latches

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with celestron avx 8-n?

A: The iOptron iGuider Autoguider System has not been tested with the Celestron Advanced VX, so there is no definitive answer for this.

Q: 2. Is this any different than a normal ball head? Can I just use one of my regular ball heads with the star tracker?

A: This is like any other ball head with pan and tilt

Q: 3. Will this pier accept an HEQ5 mount? Is their an adapter for it?

A: The iOptron Permanent Pier (35.5") BH #IO8038900 • MFR #8038-900 should accept the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 GoTo Equatorial Mount

Q: 4. Does the iPolar option preclude the normal optical way to polar align (without the electronic alignment). Meaning can I STILL do it the using my eye?

A: Yes of course you can

Q: 5. Why don't you support Apple Mac?

A: My apologies I do not understand your inquiry. Can you possibly better explain your inquiry?

Q: 6. Planning using this Skyguider Pro camera mount with the Nikon d7500 and D750 with the Tamron 150-600 and other small lens. So with the d7500 a the Tamron lens set at 600mm (which would be 900mm on the cropped sensor), will this track a deep sky object without startrails? How long of an exposure can I go before startrails?

A: For a long lens like the 150-600mm you would see trails at around 10-15 secs.

Q: 7. So I bought this mount several months ago during the winter. I tried using their software to polar align (i bought the iPolar version), but was having a really difficult time doing so. The software seems to be super slow and getting an accurate lock on polaris was challenging. Does anyone have any tips?

A: I would recommend getting in touch with the Manufacturer directly for this kind of inquiry. They will be the best assistance for something like this. iOptronTel: (866) 399-4587 or (781) 569-0200 Website http://www.ioptron.com/ Email support@ioptron.com

Q: 8. Does ipolar need to be connected to internet wifi for polar alignment ?

A: Factory-installed iPolar electronic polar scope enables precise alignment even if visibility is poor or there is no visible pole star; it works globally. Windows PC is required. Per the instruction manual on the iOptron website, a PC running Windows 7 or later is required to download and use the iPolar software for polar alignment. Internet access would be required to access and download the software.

Q: 9. The spec details say a Windows PC is required to properly use the scope. Can a mac, iPad or iPhone be used instead or is the required software only for windows PC?

A: A computer is not needed to use the iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with iPolar. However, it you want to enable precise alignment even if visibility is poor or there is no visible pole star, a Windows PC is required. It will not work on an Apple product.

Q: 10. I'm not sure of the term for the slot for vertical movement. But, is that slot on the front and back of the head?

A: The notches in the front and back of the iOptron SkyTracker Ball Head v2 allow the camera to be positioned vertical for portrait photos. This is a common feature found on most ball heads, not just an iOptron head.