iOptron HAE29

Name: iOptron HAE29
Brand: iOptron

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iOptron HAE29 is a strain-wave GoTo mount for guided astrophotography rigs.

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In stock

$2,359.00

Specifications

Mount

Mount type: Dual AZ/EQ strain-wave GoTo mount
Drive system: Strain-wave drive
Payload capacity: 29 lb (13 kg) without counterweight
Mount weight: 8.15 lb (3.7 kg) with dovetail saddle
Counterweight: SS Φ20X200mm, 3/8"-16 thread (Optional)

Capacity

Payload-to-weight ratio: 3.5:1

Motion

Slew rate: 6º/sec

Specifications

Power: DC12V-5A (5.5/2.5mm DC plug)

Electronics

Controller: Go2Nova GoTo control

Mechanical

Tripod / pier: Optional

Astrophotography Fit

A portable strain-wave mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.

iOptron HAE29 is a premium strain-wave GoTo mount for computerized tracking and guiding.

For long-exposure astrophotography, use a conservative imaging payload. The telescope, camera, guide hardware, dew heaters, dovetails, and cables all count, and guiding performance matters more than the catalog payload number.

Strain-wave mounts are wonderfully compact, but they still need stiffness, cable discipline, and sometimes counterweighting to keep long tubes calm.

Best paired with

Compact refractors, cooled cameras, and tidy cable-managed power
Guiding from a guide scope or OAG for long exposures
Tripod or pier with enough stiffness for the full imaging load

Not recommended for

Ignoring counterweights on long or heavy optical tubes
Tall, flexible tripods with high wind exposure
Payloads near the marketing limit for long-exposure imaging

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