![]() ![]() Although the mount weighs 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms), it can support a payload over double that at 70 pounds (31.8 kg). With the CEM70, iOptron has built on their initial success by creating a mount that promises added accuracy and efficiency, all in a portable package. iOptron initially introduced this innovative design with their ZEQ25 model. As the name suggests, in this configuration the payload is over the center of the mount. What immediately sets the CEM70 apart from other mounts is its shape: It’s a center-balanced equatorial mount. After looking through the catalog, he settled on the iOptron CEM70 mount. In addition to his telescope, the mount had to be able to handle his guide scope and cameras, plus remain stable, track well, and have go-to capabilities. So, when one of this article’s authors, Tony Hallas, was looking for a new portable mount to fit his Stellarvue 140mm f/6.7 refractor setup, he immediately thought of iOptron and their history of solid mounts. ![]() And, for an astrophotographer, a high-quality mount with next-level support is crucial. Theoretically, visual observers can get away with this, but it’s not recommended. But that likely means their mount can’t handle the equipment they want to use. First-time observers might opt for a cheaper model after splurging on an impressive telescope. It’s easy to underestimate the importance of a high-quality mount. Using the CEM70, Tony captured this image of the Sharpless 2-132 at the Stellarvue Dark Sky Party at Likely Place, California.
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