Product Highlights
Precision GOTO system powered by ExploreStars II or ASCOM Integrated autoguider port Quiet belt-driven microstepper dual-axis drives Optimized power management gives amazing battery life User configurable for the widest range of applications for astrophotography and visual observing Glow-in-the-dark markings on mount and tripod
* NOTE: Bluetooth hardware included in the mount; Bluetooth-compatible firmware and application coming soon
The iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight™ Equatorial Tracker System is a complete astronomical computerized Wifi or Wired GOTO Equatorial Tracker with integrated PMC-Eight™ electronics suitable for attaching Small Telescopes or DSLR Cameras attached to the Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Dovetail Assembly.
Use
with the free ExploreStars App for Tablets (Windows, Android, Amazon
and Apple), or with the free ASCOM Standards Compliant PMC-Eight™
ASCOM driver and the ASCOM POTH Client from Explore Scientific (either
wired or wireless) to work with virtually any sky software that supports
ASCOM. Tablet or computer must be purchased separately.
The
iEXOS-100-2 utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and
Explore Scientific’s revolutionary PMC-Eight™ Precision Motion Control
system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they
journey across it. This combination provides superior observing and
imaging performance without a prohibitive price tag.
GOTO
systems play an important role in the world of amateur astronomy
because they ensure users spend less time searching for particular
objects and more time observing and imaging. The PMC-Eight™
with its versatile connections supported with free to download apps for
Windows computers or Android and iOS tablets only (tablets must have a
screen of at least 7 inches), or through the free to download ASCOM
PMC-Eight™
driver and POTH Client to connect to your favorite ASCOM Compliant
Astronomical Software, can allow you to control the telescope from a few
feet away or by communicating computer-to-computer with an Internet
connection from virtually anywhere in the world.
One
of the standout features of the iEXOS-100-2 system is its German
equatorial design. When it comes to tracking the stars with a telescope,
there is nothing that compares to a German Equatorial Mount (GEM)
because it will precisely follow objects as they rise in the east and
set in the west. For observers, a GEM makes it easy to keep your
celestial target in your eyepiece. For imagers, it helps you avoid
common astrophotography pitfalls like field rotation.
Before
you can track an object, you need to find it, and that objective can be
daunting when you’re faced with a vast expanse of inky black sky or a
bright city sky. The iEXOS-100 puts a powerful GOTO system in your
arsenal of astronomical tools that takes the frustration out of
navigating the night sky. This integrated version of Explore
Scientific’s PMC-Eight™ system transcends the industry standard single
processor by utilizing an 8-core microcontroller with eight CPUs that
operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions. This
delegation of tasks among the processors results in a system that
offers superior responsiveness, efficiency, reliability and astoundingly
fast timing intervals for smooth image acquisition and accurate
tracking.
Although
it is internally complex, the GOTO system can be easily operated from
your own Apple, Android or Windows tablet using the ExploreStars app,
which has an intuitive nature that makes it simple and quick to align
your telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of
thousands of celestial objects. This dynamic app is fueled by a database
that is routinely updated to ensure it remains a relevant resource.
Our
commitment to creating a streamlined GOTO mount is obvious in other
design choices. The iEXOS-100-2 has smooth locking clutches that will
let you quickly reposition your telescope from one side to the other and
an altitude knob for smooth height adjustments. The mount base includes
a small polar alignment tunnel that allows users to roughly align their
observing setup with Polaris. It also has a simple bubble level that
comes in handy when stabilizing your tripod. Other features include a
bracket for holding the battery pack, which powers the PMC-Eight™
system through 8 C batteries (not included); two 1 kg counterweights
for balancing; and glow-in-the-dark markers on certain points of the
mount and tripod so you can stay oriented with your setup at night. The
mount is designed to hold up to 19 lbs (scope, accessories, and
counterweights added together).
The mount weighs 9.45 pounds (4.29 kg), while the lightweight Travel Tripod and accessory tray weighs 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). The Travel Tripod , when collapsed is 27.25 inches (69.21 cm) tall.
Specifications
Item Number ES-iEXOS-100-02
Mount head weight 9.45 lbs
Tripod weight 5.35 lbs
Tripod fully collapsed, no mount head: 25.5”
Tripod open, retracted legs, no mount head: 25”
Tripod open, retracted legs with the mount head: 38.5” at highest point, 36” to the center of the mounting bracket
Tripod open, legs fully extended, no mount head: 42”
Tripod open, legs fully extended with the mount head: 45” at highest point
Counterweights (2) 1 kg each
Mount weight capacity Approx.
9 lbs (equipment weight only),15 lbs Photographic (equipment and
counterweights); Approx. 19 lbs Visual (equipment and counterweights)
Connection Wire, WiFi, or Bluetooth®
In the Box Explore Scientific IEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Go-To Tracker System Mount Cable Set Battery Holder with Tripod Mount Stainless Steel Tripod 2 x 2.2-lb Counterweight Limited 1-Year Warranty
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