Description
is an elegant solution for astronomers who need full-featured GoTo control, premium mechanics, and modern alignment tools in a mount that’s light enough to take on the road. With a 40 lb payload, factory-integrated iPolar alignment, and rock-solid construction, it’s a serious mount that performs well beyond its modest size.
If you’re ready to step up from entry-level mounts or need a dependable field companion for visual or mid-weight imaging use, the CEM40 C402A1 delivers professional-grade performance without professional-level hassle.
Tech Details:
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Manufacture |
iOptron |
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Model |
CEM40/CEM40EC |
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Mount Type |
(CEM) |
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Payload (excl. CW) |
18 kg (40 lbs), exclude counterweight |
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Mount Weight |
7.2 kg (15.8 lbs) |
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Payload/Mount Weight |
2.5 |
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Structure Material |
All metal, CNC machined |
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Exterior Finish |
Anodized red/black |
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Latitude Adjustment Range |
060 (special CW shaft mounting if < 10 ) |
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Azimuth Adjustment Range |
6 |
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Tracking Accuracy (PE) |
< 7 arcsec / < 0.25 arcsec RMS (EC) |
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Period |
400 sec |
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Worm diameter |
17 mm |
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Right Ascension Worm Wheel |
216 teeth, 110 mm, zero backlash |
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Declination Worm Wheel |
216 teeth, 110 mm, zero backlash |
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Right Ascension Axle |
45 mm, steel |
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Declination Axle |
45 mm, steel |
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Right Ascension Bearings |
68 mm |
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Declination Bearings |
68 mm |
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Counterweight Shaft |
20 x 410 mm (SS, 1 kg) |
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Counterweight |
4.5 kg (10 lbs) x1 |
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Mounting Base Diameter |
125mm |
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Motor |
precision stepper motor, 1.8/128 micor-step |
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Motor Resolution |
0.08 arcsec (200 PPS) |
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Hand Controller |
Go2Nova 8407+; 8 line 21 character LCD |
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Star Database |
359,000+, star identification |
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Power |
DC 12V, 5A |
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Power Consumption |
0.6A (tracking), 0.9A (GOTO) |
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Polar Scope |
Internal iPolar eletronic polar scope |
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Meridian treatment |
Stop (0-10 pass), flip |
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Zero position |
Automatic zero search |
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Dovetail saddle |
iOptron Universal saddle, 5″ |
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Max slew speed |
4.5/sec (1080x) |
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PEC |
PPEC/Real time PEC (CEM40EC) |
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Guiding Port |
ST-4 |
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Communication Port |
USB |
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GPS |
YES |
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WIFI |
External (optional) |
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Cable Management |
DC12V (3A), ST4,USB |
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Tripod |
1.5″ (none, 2″, or tripier optional) |
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Hard case |
CEM40EC standard, CEM40 optional |
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