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OWL Astronomy Products
Eyepieces, Telescopes, Binoculars, Microscopes
GOTO Mountings and Telescopes |
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iOptron GOTO Mountings and Telescopes
OWL Services is now a dealer for iOptron of Woburn, MA. They have a VERY interesting series of GOTO mountings
and telescopes. These are sturdy, very accurate, and very reasonable in price. Starting at just $242, these mountings provide
a very inexpensive way to get into computer based astronomy. All models are very portable and easy to take into the field
for viewing at a distant site. All of the GPS models of the iOptron mountings use ASCOM protocol for compatibility with
a range of available software programs.
We have given each of the models of iOptron mountings its own web page. In addition, this current page lists some basic specifications.
Most of the iOptron mountings also are available as complete systems with any of three different telescopes. All of these
mountings use standard dove-tail mounts to attach to almost any telescope.
For an overview of the features of each series, we have a table below to
Compare Features.
Konus GOTO Maksutov-Cassegrain
We have been a dealer for Konus since Auguest of 2000. Konus has several Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes in their product list.
Their 90mm version has just come out in a GOTO version. This is a very well equipped telescope with a very good GOTO mounting.
The database includes a large number of objects for view. Checkout this telescope for a VERY well priced entry into the GOTO
telescope experience.
Compare Features with all our GOTO mounts.
GOTO Mountings Models
SmartStar® E Series
- AltAzimuth GOTO mounting
- Inexpensive and easy to setup and use
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SmartStar® G Series
- AltAzimuth GOTO mounting with GPS
- Large database and still inexpensive
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SmartStar® A Series
- AltAzimuth Equatorial Dual GOTO
Mounting with GPS
- Very large database and very well priced
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SmartStar® PR Series
- Equatorial EQ-5 GOTO Mounting with GPS
- Exceptionally large database
- Large payload capacity (up to 35 pounds)
- Also available as a kit to modify
your own EQ-5 mounting
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MiniTower® Series
- Heavy-duty AltAzimuth GOTO
mounting with GPS
- Exceptionally large database
- Large payload capacity (up to 25 pounds)
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Digimax-90®
Konus GOTO Maksutov-Cassegrain
- AltAzimuth GOTO with large database
- Inexpensive and easy to setup and use
- Includes 90mm Maksutov-
Cassegrain Telescope
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Comparison of Features of iOptron and Konus GOTO Systems
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SmartStar® E |
SmartStar® G |
SmartStar® A |
SmartStar® PR |
MiniTower® |
Digimax-90® |
| Mount Type |
Alt-Azimuth |
Alt-Azimuth |
Alt-Azimuth
Equatorial |
Equatorial |
Alt-Azimuth |
Alt-Azimuth |
| Database Objects |
5,000* |
50,000* |
80,000* |
130,000 |
130,000 |
44,500 |
| GPS Control |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
Optional |
Internal Standard |
NA |
| Payload Capacity |
11 Pounds** |
11 Pounds** |
11 Pounds** |
35 Pounds |
25 + 8 Pounds*** |
NA**** |
| Tripod |
1 inch SS |
1 inch SS |
1 inch SS |
2 inch SS |
1.5 inch SS |
Aluminum |
Table Notes:
* May be upgraded to other databases (up to 130,000 objects) with optional controllers.
** Maximum capacity may depend on tube length and accessories used.
*** Normal payload capacity of MiniTower is 25 pounds. An additional 8 pounds may be supported on the balance side.
****Includes Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with mounting.
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(Wednesdays we close at 4 PM)
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Last Updated January 8, 2009
