{"product_id":"used-cem25p-equatorial-mount","title":"Used CEM25P Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an iOptron CEM25P, an older model\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e center-balanced equatorial mount, but still less than 10 years old.  It is in excellent condition, with a handset that works as it should.  The mount moves appropriately in RA and declination.  It looks like it was minimally used in the years since the previous owner bought it, but does have a tiny area of missing paint on the top of a tripod leg.  See the photos.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's so inexpensively priced because legacy EQ mounts just don't sell very well anymore with the harmonic drives on the scene.  This includes the steel tripod and counterweight, as well as the AC adapter and original manual and warranty card.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edo\u003c\/span\u003e have the packing box for the tripod and the foam-lined aluminum case for the mount head, so we can ship this to you for a $49 charge. There are no returns on this item.  If you're looking for a good deal on a great mount, look no further.  At \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ejust $400\u003c\/span\u003e, this one won't last!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"colors_descriptionbox\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"1\" background=\"https:\/\/www.ioptron.com\/v\/vspfiles\/templates\/backup1\/images\/DBox_Border_Left.gif\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 0.291121%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.ioptron.com\/v\/vspfiles\/templates\/backup1\/images\/clear1x1.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"width: 99.4178%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductDetail_ProductDetails_div\"\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe next step up of CEM25 – Low Periodic Error CEM25P!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CEM25P has all of the features of the CEM25 and now has a guaranteed low periodic error of ~+\/- 10 Arc seconds or less. The improved tracking accuracy is a product of tighter production tolerances. It also features larger gear switches on both axes, making access and adjustment easier especially with light gloves on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Center-balanced Equatorial Mount (CEM), a mount whisper quiet and light weight, uses up to 60% less GOTO power consumption than other mounts in category.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"Z\" design mount puts the weight of the payload at the center of gravity allowing for greater natural stability. Given its payload capacity, this means the \"Z\" designed mount is unusually light, a nice benefit when setting up at a remote site. Other features include an adjustable counterweight bar to prevent obstruction with the tripod. And polar aligning is quick and accessible all the time since the polar scope is not blocked by the declination shaft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CEM25P is equipped with the latest advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology, making it one of the most powerful and accurate GOTO mounts available. Its database includes over 150,000+ objects. The Go2Nova® Hand Controller is intuitive to use and its large 4-line LCD screen simplifies the process of setting telescopes and locating objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"1\" background=\"https:\/\/www.ioptron.com\/v\/vspfiles\/templates\/backup1\/images\/DBox_Border_Right.gif\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"width: 0.291121%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.ioptron.com\/v\/vspfiles\/templates\/backup1\/images\/clear1x1.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ProductDetail_ProductDetails_div2\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"colors_descriptionbox\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new design Center-Balanced equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow periodic error (\u0026lt; ± 10 arc seconds)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayload of 27 lbs (12.3 kg) with the mount-only weight of 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear switches on both R.A. and DEC axes for easy balancing when disengaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable counterweight shaft for 0º latitude operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepper motor with low power consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew electronics and control adapter from CEM60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiOptron AccuAlign\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecalibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar alignment routine for those who can’t see the Pole Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo2Nova® 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated ST-4 autoguiding port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 32-channel Global Positioning System (GPS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial port for firmware upgrade and computer control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring loaded Vixen-style saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 1.5 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast metal tripod spreader with accessory tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional PowerWeight\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erechargeable battery pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional StarFi WiFi adaper for full function control via SmartPhone\/Tablet\/Computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eCenter-Balanced Equatorial Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e27 lb (12.3kg), exclude counterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e10.4 lb (4.7kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload\/Mount weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e2.60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePeriodic error (PE) *\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u0026lt;±10 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eRight Ascension worm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDeclination worm wheel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eRight Ascension axis shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ35mm steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDeclination axis shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ35mm steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eRight Ascension bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ55mm ball bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDeclination bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ55mm ball bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eWorm gears\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ15.2mm, Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eMotor drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e1.8º stepper motor, 128X microdivision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e0.17 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eTransmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eSynchronous belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eLatitude adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e0º ~ 60º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eAzimuth adjustment range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e± 10º\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eInternal 32-channel GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePolar Scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eAccuAlign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003eTM\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edark field illuminated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eLevel indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eLevel bubble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eHand Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eGo2Nova® 8408 with 150,000+ objects database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePEC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eTracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eSlew speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(4º\/sec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e0.35A(Tracking), 0.6A(GOTO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower requiremention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e12V DC(9 ~ 15V), 1.5Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eAC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e100V ~ 240V (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower-down memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eSerial port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (on hand controller)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eAutoguide port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eFirmware upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003ePC computer control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes (ASCOM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCounterweight shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eΦ20mm, Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e10.4 lb (4.7kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eTripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e1.5\" Stainless Steel(5kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eDovetail saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eSpring loaded Vixen-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eOperation temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003e-10ºC ~ 40ºC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"217\" align=\"right\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"354\" align=\"center\"\u003eTwo year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50268783706371,"sku":"U2610-CN-C25P","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/camera-F8766853-2300-4CDA-B50A-037F3A134465.jpg?v=1794618588","url":"https:\/\/milehighastro.com\/products\/used-cem25p-equatorial-mount","provider":"Mile High Astronomy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}