iOptron Pole finder iPolar electronic polarscope for AVX mount

PoleMaster: Precision Made Easy

Achieving precise polar alignment can be a daunting task, often consuming valuable time and effort. With traditional methods, even after meticulous setup, a simple bump to the mount can necessitate starting over. iOptron’s Center-balanced Equatorial Mounts (CEM), such as the CEM25 and CEM60, equipped with an ever-ready polar scope, offer a swift and accurate alignment solution in just a few minutes. However, conventional methods still require uncomfortable positioning, like bending or kneeling.

The PoleMasterTM electronic polar scope revolutionizes this process. Installed at the front of the R.A. axis, it utilizes a highly sensitive camera to capture images of the northern sky, detecting not only Polaris but also faint nearby stars. Leveraging this data, it accurately calculates the true North Pole position and identifies the rotation center of the R.A. axis. Displayed on-screen, it marks both points, allowing you to adjust the mount until alignment is achieved.

Key Features:

• Fast and user-friendly
• No reliance on the Pole Star
• Eliminates the need to rotate the mount during alignment
• Provides direct and straightforward alignment with the pole
• Offers high precision alignment within two minutes, up to 30 arcsec

Specifications:

Apparent Field of View: 13°

Position Precision: 30 arcsec

Interfaces: USB 2.0

Sensor Type: CMOS Chip

Pixel Size: 3.75

Bit Depth: 8 bits

Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10

Suitable for Mounting: Skywatcher EQ-5 & Celestron AVX

Weight: 70g

Series: iPolar

Type: Finder

Build Type: Pole Finder