Ioptron MiniTower GOTO Alt/Az mount $150

#1 · July 31, 2023, 6:32 am

Quote from jimw on July 31, 2023, 6:32 am
The MiniTowerTM is the ultimate observing
solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GOTO telescope mount to
counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of
25 lbs, a rock solid 1.5” stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors,
The MiniTowerTM is capable of handling various optical tube assemblies (OTAs). A 10-lbs
counter weight and a secondary dovetail holder are provided for balancing an OTA weights
more than 10 lbs, or for a secondary OTA. Telescopes not included

Extremely Portable
With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) fitted in an aluminum alloy metal
case, The MiniTowerTM can easily travel in a car or taken as airline luggage. The system takes
about 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability combined with the internal GPS gives
amateur astronomers real flexibility in selecting an observing site.

see manual at = http://www.ioptron.us/Manual/8300_MT_manual.pdf

See Youtube video for setup of similar Minitower II

-----https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=559959589&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS986US986&q=what+kind+of+telescope+mount+goes+into+a+ioptron+minitower&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiD5e_rpPiAAxW_jYkEHYmQAXgQBSgAegQICBAB&biw=1600&bih=743&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:f9cff7c3,vid:-ljSOT8ULjU

iOptron Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate---------The iOptron Losmandy type Dovetail Saddle Plate for the iOptron MiniTower Pro Mount allows you to attach a Losmandy Dovetail to the iOptron Mount. This is a great adapter that allows you to keep your existing dovetail set up in place. The iOptron Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate is a solid metal construction. = ----------https://www.highpointscientific.com/ioptron-losmandy-saddle-dovetail-plate-8426

ADM V Series Saddle for iOptron AZPRO Mounts
6" long V Series Dovetail Saddle Plate for AZ Pro Mounts from iOptron. Does not work with MiniTower or MiniTower Pro Mounts. It features a split clamp design that grips the dovetail along the entire area of the saddle and avoids denting or scratching the dovetail bar. Contains two large locking and knobs for tool-free function, spring loaded jaws, and anodized aluminum and stainless steel composition. Additional dimensions: 2.5" wide, .75" thick, 22 oz. weight.= -----https://www.highpointscientific.com/adm-v-series-saddle-plate-for-ioptron-az-pro-mounts-vsad-azpro

ADM D Series Saddle for iOptron AZPRO Mounts
Constructed of stainless steel and anodized aluminum, this 7" long D Series Saddle Plate fits AZ Pro mounts from iOptron. Does not fit iOptron's MiniTower or MiniTower Pro mounts. Features a split clamp design that grabs the dovetail bar along the entire length of the saddle without denting or scratching the dovetail. The DSAD-AZPRO Saddle also has two large locking knobs to allow for tool-free operation, as well as spring loaded jaws. Additional dimensions are 4" width, .75" thickness, and 32 oz. weight.= ------https://www.highpointscientific.com/adm-d-series-saddle-plate-for-ioptron-az-pro-mounts-dsad-azpro

The MiniTowerTM is the ultimate observing
solution for people who are searching for a capable and portable GOTO telescope mount to
counter light pollution in their backyards and for travel convenience. With a standard payload of
25 lbs, a rock solid 1.5” stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and two dovetail adaptors,
The MiniTowerTM is capable of handling various optical tube assemblies (OTAs). A 10-lbs
counter weight and a secondary dovetail holder are provided for balancing an OTA weights
more than 10 lbs, or for a secondary OTA. Telescopes not included

Extremely Portable
With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) fitted in an aluminum alloy metal
case, The MiniTowerTM can easily travel in a car or taken as airline luggage. The system takes
about 10 minutes to assemble. This unlimited portability combined with the internal GPS gives
amateur astronomers real flexibility in selecting an observing site.

see manual at = http://www.ioptron.us/Manual/8300_MT_manual.pdf

See Youtube video for setup of similar Minitower II

-----https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=559959589&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS986US986&q=what+kind+of+telescope+mount+goes+into+a+ioptron+minitower&spell=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiD5e_rpPiAAxW_jYkEHYmQAXgQBSgAegQICBAB&biw=1600&bih=743&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:f9cff7c3,vid:-ljSOT8ULjU

iOptron Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate---------The iOptron Losmandy type Dovetail Saddle Plate for the iOptron MiniTower Pro Mount allows you to attach a Losmandy Dovetail to the iOptron Mount. This is a great adapter that allows you to keep your existing dovetail set up in place. The iOptron Losmandy Dovetail Saddle Plate is a solid metal construction. = ----------https://www.highpointscientific.com/ioptron-losmandy-saddle-dovetail-plate-8426

ADM V Series Saddle for iOptron AZPRO Mounts
6" long V Series Dovetail Saddle Plate for AZ Pro Mounts from iOptron. Does not work with MiniTower or MiniTower Pro Mounts. It features a split clamp design that grips the dovetail along the entire area of the saddle and avoids denting or scratching the dovetail bar. Contains two large locking and knobs for tool-free function, spring loaded jaws, and anodized aluminum and stainless steel composition. Additional dimensions: 2.5" wide, .75" thick, 22 oz. weight.= -----https://www.highpointscientific.com/adm-v-series-saddle-plate-for-ioptron-az-pro-mounts-vsad-azpro

ADM D Series Saddle for iOptron AZPRO Mounts
Constructed of stainless steel and anodized aluminum, this 7" long D Series Saddle Plate fits AZ Pro mounts from iOptron. Does not fit iOptron's MiniTower or MiniTower Pro mounts. Features a split clamp design that grabs the dovetail bar along the entire length of the saddle without denting or scratching the dovetail. The DSAD-AZPRO Saddle also has two large locking knobs to allow for tool-free operation, as well as spring loaded jaws. Additional dimensions are 4" width, .75" thickness, and 32 oz. weight.= ------https://www.highpointscientific.com/adm-d-series-saddle-plate-for-ioptron-az-pro-mounts-dsad-azpro

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