{"product_id":"ioptron-skyhunter-portable-az-goto-system-shaz","title":"iOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GOTO Mount and Tripod (SHAZ)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eiOptron SkyHunter Portable AZ GOTO Mount and Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiOptron's new ultra compact EQ\/AZ GoTo mount -- introducing The SkyHunter!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ\/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history. Weighing in at only 2.9 lbs (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 11 lbs payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1\/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone\/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ\/AZ mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount weighs 2.9 lbs (1.3kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, exclude CW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-axis servomotors with optical encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1\/2X, S\/N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation in both northern and southern hemisphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVixen dovetail saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron CommanderTM and Sky Safari control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port for firmware upgrade and computer control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3\/8” thread, stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to a camera tripod with 3\/8” or 1\/4” threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25\" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional carbon fiber tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePier-extension (#8041)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 13px; list-style: inside; color: #585858; text-align: left; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #eeeeee; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" width=\"390\" align=\"center\"\u003eUltracompact GOTO EQ\/AZ mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload (Max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e11 lbs (5kg), balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e2.9 lbs (1.3kg) with battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eStructure material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eMetal frame structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eMotor drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eDual-axis DC servo motor with optical encoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eTransmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eSynchronous belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eTracking speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eSolar, Lunar, Cel, 1\/2 Cel, and N\/S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eMaximum slew speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e4.5°\/sec (1080X)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eWorm period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e600 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eRA\/DEC worm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ77 mm, 144 teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eHand controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (with optional 8410 HC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eAltitude adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e0º ~ 80º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eAzimuth adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e±5º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eInternal rechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eBattery type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eLi-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eDuration of operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eUp to 10 hours at 20ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eCounterweigh Shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ20mmX200mm, 3\/8\" thread, stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eCounterweigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e3 lbs (1.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eDovetail saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eVixen-type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eBody base connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eVixen dovetail, 3\/8” socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower charge port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eMiniUSB (5V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eCommunication port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (Wi-Fi and USB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eFirmware upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (via USB port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eTripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e3221 Stainless Steel, optional carbon fiber tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003ePier extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ80x190 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eOperation Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003e-10ºC ~40ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"right\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color: black; font-size: 13px; list-style: inside;\" align=\"center\"\u003eOne year limited (90 day on battery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkyHunter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGOTO AZ mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel counterweight shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 lbs counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniUSB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#3221 Tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#8041 Pier extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Manuals\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiOptron 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Quick Star Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/SkyHunter_QSG.pdf?v=1668705959\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/SkyHunter_QSG.pdf?v=1668705959\"\u003e Quick Star Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"SkyHunter Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/SkyHunter_Manual.pdf?v=1668705960\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/SkyHunter_Manual.pdf?v=1668705960\"\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43125889466597,"sku":"IOP-SHAZ","price":683.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/ioptron-skyhunter-portable-az-goto-mount-and-tripod-shaz-astronomy-plus-1.webp?v=1690488086","url":"https:\/\/istronomyplus.com\/products\/ioptron-skyhunter-portable-az-goto-system-shaz","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}