New Hybrid iOptron HEM27 Harmonic/ Worm gear

[knobby]

I think Ioptron have shot their self in the foot by only releasing the HEM27 with the Ipolar (in stock) obviously trying to get rid of their Ipolars 🙂

I suspect people would have bought them by now  but are waiting for the non Ipolar version to be in stock. Every penny counts !

Got to feel for @FLO too, having 6 of them in stock.

Edited July 25, 2022 by knobby

[knobby]

Still 6 in stock 😞 https://www.firstlightoptics.com/equatorial-astronomy-mounts/ioptron-hem27-hybrid-harmonic-drive-equatorial-goto-mount-with-ipolar.html

The AM5 is flying off the shelves ...

[Martthebass]

22 hours ago, knobby said:

Still 6 in stock 😞 https://www.firstlightoptics.com/equatorial-astronomy-mounts/ioptron-hem27-hybrid-harmonic-drive-equatorial-goto-mount-with-ipolar.html

The AM5 is flying off the shelves ...

I'm sure sales will pick up once a reasonable amount of info from users gets into the domain.  I was interested but ultimately went for the AM5 as I knew it would integrate well with the AAP+.

[knobby]

They've just sold one (albeit an open box one)

To me 😂

Happy, scared, anxious ...

[Adam J]

6 hours ago, knobby said:

They've just sold one (albeit an open box one)

To me 😂

Happy, scared, anxious ...

Honestly I am sure it will be fine. 

[Martthebass]

Some interesting comments on CN as the first ones are being evaluated.  The EC model looks especially good with +/-3" unguided.  Not sure what to make of the 'Dec Wobble' comments.

[knobby]

It's here 😃 cheers @FLO

 

[knobby]

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