iOptron - The MiniTower

MiniTower™ is the perfect combination of capacity and portability.

25 lbs. of Payload Born out of the popular iOptron Cube™, MiniTower™ 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” alloy/stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear and
two dovetail adaptors, MiniTower™ is capable of handling a majority of the OTAs that have ever been made. Its payload can be
even further enhanced by more than 50% with heavy-duty accessories. 

Extremely Portable With all the standard components (excluding the tripod) packaged in an alloy metal case,
MiniTower™ can easily be carried around in a car trunk or as an airline luggage. The whole system takes only 10 minutes to
assemble. This unlimited portability, combined with the internal GPS, gives amateur astronomers extreme flexibility in selecting
an observing location.  

Accurate GoTo and Tracking Equipped with the most advanced SmartStar GoTo technology, MiniTower™ is one of the most
powerful and accurate GoTo mounts. The standard 8401 hand controller offers the superb navigation experience with an 8 line LCD
back-lit display, a 130,000 object database and a USB port for easy connection with ASCOM compliant PC planetarium programs. With
a typical GoTo accuracy of 1 arc minute and the SmartStarÒ precision auto-tracking, MiniTowerTM will consistently bring the
celestial object of your choice to the center of the eye-piece and keep tracking for hours. 

Additional Unique Features Powered with other features such as automatic over-current protection, automatic clutch
protection for both axes, easy 3-point level adjustment, dual scope setup with two dovetails and much more, MiniTower™ is
one of the most user-friendly GoTo mounts available today. 

Features

    * 25 lb Payload
    * 8 lbs of additional payload on the balancing side
    * All metal (aluminum alloy and stainless steel ) heavy duty tripod
    * 1.5”/1.25” stainless steel legs
    * Internal GPS
    * 8401 controller with USB port and 130,000 objects in database
    * Accurate SmartStarÒ GoTo and auto-tracking
    * Conical bearings, 4 steel ball bearings
    * Metal worm/gears
    * Automatic over-current protection
    * Automatic clutch protection for both axes
    * Typical GoTo accuracy: 1 Arc Min.
    * Resolution: 1 Arc Sec.
    * Dual scope setup with two dovetails
    * High accuracy level indicator
    * 3-point easy level adjustment
    * Manual push-to for both Axes
    * Standard counterweight
    * Standard travel case
    * Standard AC adapter
    * Standard USB cable
    * Standard DC adaptor cable with car lighter plug