iOptron AZ Mount Pro Go-To Computerized Mount

Description

iOptron AZ Mount Pro Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount with 1.75″ LiteRoc Tripod

Part Number: 8903

FinallyGoTo Simplicity Without the Polar Alignment Hassle

Not everyone needs a German equatorial mount. For visual astronomers, solar observers, outreach presenters, and casual planetary imagers, a good alt-azimuth GoTo mount offers a faster, simpler, and more intuitive setup. The iOptron AZ Mount Pro is one of the few alt-az mounts on the market that delivers true set it and forget it performancewith enough precision and payload capacity to handle everything from compact APOs to 9.25″ SCTs.

This version includes the 1.75″ LiteRoc tripod for a rock-solid and lightweight observing platform, and comes ready to go with an onboard battery, counterweight, hand controller, and built-in WiFi.

Level It. Turn It On. Start Observing.

iOptron calls it level and go, and its exactly as easy as it sounds. With a built-in precision bubble level, simply adjust the tripod and mount until level, turn on the power, and let the mount do the rest. Thanks to a 32-channel GPS receiver, position and angular detection sensors, and zero-backlash stepper motors, the AZ Mount Pro knows where it is and what the sky looks likeno manual input or phone connection required.

Upon startup, the mount automatically slews to a bright star. You simply confirm its centered, and the system is aligned. No apps. No star charts. No fuss.

Portable, Quiet, and Versatile

Despite its capabilities, the AZ Mount Pro head weighs only 13 pounds (excluding counterweight and tripod), making it easy to transport and quick to set up in the field. It runs whisper-quiet on low-power stepper motors, and its retractable counterweight shaft makes it even more compact when stored in the included aluminum case.

Its 33 lb primary payload capacity is enough to handle a wide range of telescopes, including SCTs up to 9.25″, refractors up to 5″, and Newtonians up to 6″ depending on tube length. Want to run a second OTA or DSLR camera simultaneously? Add the optional #8953 Vixen-style secondary saddle and you can mount a second instrument up to 10 pounds on the opposite side.

Included with This Package:

• AZ Mount Pro head (part #8920)

• 1.75″ LiteRoc stainless steel tripod

• 10 lb counterweight (#3006-10)

• Aluminum hard case for the mount

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery with AC charger

• Go2Nova 8407 hand controller with 212,000-object database

• Star knobs with center post for tripod mounting (#8340-PIER)

• Built-in WiFi for wireless control via iOptron Commander, SkySafari, and ASCOM

Technical Specifications

Observing Tip:

The AZ Mount Pro is an excellent choice for public outreach events or solar observing sessions. You dont need to worry about meridian flips or polar alignment, and its quiet operation means you wont disturb conversations or nearby observers. For solar use, just add a safe full-aperture solar filter and use the hand controllers solar tracking mode for hours of hands-free Sun watching.

Final Thoughts:

The iOptron AZ Mount Pro with LiteRoc tripod is a rare finda portable alt-azimuth GoTo mount thats both sophisticated and simple to use. Whether youre running a visual setup, doing sidewalk astronomy, or carrying multiple scopes, it combines high-end engineering with intuitive design. For observers who want less time fiddling and more time observing, this might just be the smartest mount in the field.

Tech Details:

Mount – Alt Azimuth Mount

Body Materials – Die-cast AluminumSystem – GoToNovaPrimary Payload – 33 lb Secondary Payload 10 lb Mount Weight 13 lb (including CW shaft and battery)Gear – Aluminum worm wheel/Brass worm gearMotor – 128X microstep stepper motorTransmission – Sychronous beltResolution – 0.1 arc secondTracking – AutomaticTracking Rate – celestial, solar, lunar and user definedHand controller – Go2Nova 8407 with over 212,000 object databaseSlew Speed – 1x, 2,8,16x, 64,128x, 256,512x and MAX(~10/sec, 2400X)GPS – 32-channelGPSSensors – Position and angular detectionLevel indicator – YesDovetail Saddle – 6″ Losmandy/Vixen dual saddle Optional secondary Vixen saddle Counterweight – 10 lb Battery Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery (11.1V, 4.4AH) Battery Running Time – 10 hour at 20CBattery Charger – 100-240V AC input /12.6V DC 2000mA output (Included)Wireless Control – Yes, full control via built-in WIFI adapterFirmware Upgrade – Yes, via serial portComputer Control – Yes. PC via ASCOM and Mac/Tablet/SmartPhone via WIFITripod – LiteRoc 1.75″ stainless steel tripodWarranty – Two year limited warranty for mount 90 day limited for battery