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iOptron Center Balanced Go-To German Equatorial Mount with AccuAlign and 1.5 inch Tripod

iOptron Center Balanced Go-To German Equatorial Mount with AccuAlign and 1.5 inch Tripod

iOptron center balanced Go-To German equatorial mount with AccuAlign and a 1.5 inch tripod for imaging and visual use.

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What we liked

  • + Center balanced design puts weight over the tripod, which improves stability
  • + AccuAlign routine helps get accurate polar alignment faster
  • + 1.5 inch tripod legs give a solid base for small and mid-size telescopes

Trade-offs

  • - Confirm the mount payload capacity matches your telescope setup
  • - Center balanced mounts have a less familiar layout for users of classic EQ mounts

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