Description
iOptron Adjustable Height 1.75″ LiteRoc Tripod (#8283ACC)
Stable, lightweight support for your compact iOptron equatorial mount.
The iOptron LiteRoc 1.75″ Adjustable Height Tripod offers the perfect balance of strength, stability, and portability for users of compact GoTo equatorial mounts. Engineered with lightweight yet rigid aluminum legs and precision-machined fittings, this tripod provides a solid foundation for popular iOptron mounts including the CEM26, GEM28, HEM27, and HAE29.
Whether youre imaging under dark skies or observing from the backyard, the LiteRoc tripod delivers the vibration-dampening performance and adjustable height needed to tailor your setup to any observing condition or telescope.
Key Features:
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1.75″ Stainless Steel Leg Sections:
Offers increased rigidity and reduced vibration compared to thinner tripod legs, without the bulk of heavier pier-style supports. -
Adjustable Height Design:
Telescoping leg sections allow for height customization depending on your observing setup, ranging from low to extended configurations for visual comfort and camera clearance. -
Wide-Spread Leg Brace:
Integrated spreader enhances stability while doubling as a handy accessory tray for eyepieces, hand controllers, and more. -
Durable All-Weather Construction:
Built with corrosion-resistant stainless steel legs and heavy-duty cast aluminum fittings to stand up to field use and temperature extremes. -
Compatible with Key iOptron Mounts:
Designed to directly support the CEM26, HEM27, GEM28, and HAE29 mount heads, with secure mounting points for a precise mechanical connection. -
Foldable for Transport:
Collapses quickly and locks down securely, making it ideal for grab-and-go astronomers or travel setups.
Technical Specifications:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Leg Diameter | 1.75″ (stainless steel) |
| Height Range | Adjustable approx. 30″ to 47″ (nominal) |
| Leg Sections | Two-section adjustable |
| Leg Material | Stainless steel |
| Mounting Head Interface | Compatible with CEM26, GEM28, HEM27, HAE29 |
| Leg Spread Brace | Included, with accessory tray |
| Folded Length | Approx. 33″ (depending on leg extension) |
| Tripod Weight | ~13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Use Case | Visual and lightweight imaging support |
Observing Tip:
Tripod height has a big impact on stability and comfort. For planetary or high-power work, keep the tripod legs retracted as much as possible to reduce flex and vibration. For visual use or outreach, extending the tripod can raise the eyepiece to a more ergonomic heightjust be sure to level it before alignment for best GoTo accuracy.
Tech Details:
| Tripod Top | Die-cast aluminum |
| Diameter | 4″ (100 mm) |
| Spreader/Tray | Metal accessary tray |
| Center Post | 12 |
| Leg | 2 section, 1.75″ stainless steel |
| Tripod Height | Min. 30″ (765 mm) to Max. 47″ (1168 mm) |
| Maximum Leg Spread | ~60″ (1520 mm) |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) |
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