iOptron iEQ45 coming soon.

[ollypenrice]

It looks as if I will be getting an iOptron iEQ45 for testing, which should be more than a little interesting. However, looking at the manufacturer's site I am at a loss to know what one of these might be...

'it comes standard with a calibrated dark field illumination polar scope.'

I think I can guess but it's a funny way of putting it!

Olly

[moocher]

Looks a bit like a Mach one Olly. Its specs are VERY impressive so much so i know someone whos ordered one on that basis....

Alan:D

[ollypenrice]

If it's anything like an AP Mach One it won't be going back after the test!

Olly

[StarMan1701]

Olly,

This mount looks quite good on paper, so it'll be interesting to see what you think of it.

I eagerly await your review...

Lee.

[Eddie]

I hope its OK! I have one on order and it should be here in a few weeks! I'll let you know what I think of it also.

Eddie

[StarMan1701]

Eddie,

I look forward to your thoughts too...

Lee.

[MartinB]

Hi Olly, what is the claimed PE?

[Eddie]

I have been told that it should be about the same level as a G11. I have my fingers crossed on this!!

Cheers,

Eddie

[3ggman]

Anybody got their hands on one of these yet, dying to what they are like.

[NickH]

G11 PE and pretty close to load capacity for £1500.. wow that's the competition at tha6t price point stuffed then..

So..I could happily slap a C11/TMB105 and guide scope on this at the same time... though losing EQMOD and all its wonders ...

hmm..

[Astroscot2]

I see in the American mags they mention its big brother with a PE of 0.3 !!!

[ollypenrice]

Well, 'coming soon' turned out to be a bit optimistic. It looks like early autumn for this one. Martin, I haven't seen a claimed PE yet. Obviously this will be the main issue in the review. Since few are likely to pay the extra cost over an EQ for purely visual use I will give it a good workout with the autoguider for imaging. I take all pre-production claims with a pinch of salt these days but I do hope this turns out to be a good one because the gap in the market has been there for ages. (Between EQ and G11.)

Olly

[Nostromo]

Hi Guys, an update - I'm afraid we're getting a date of September/Nov now from iOptron for the first UK/EU shipment of iEQ45 mounts... Second shipment should be around Jan/Feb '11 but pushing for Dec '10. Orders are outstripping supply hence wait-list, sorry about this. The darkfield polar scope is basically one that shows red calibration marks against a dark background. The iEQ45 has a few HBX ports like the Minitower, so maybe you'll be OK with observatory programs...? Thanks, Nick

[dmahon]

Sorry to drag up an old post, but did you ever get (and test) this mount?

[MartinB]

I bet it hasn't arrived yet! Reading reports elsewhere it sounds like a competent mount but despite superficial external appearances certainly isn't a mach1. PE of =/-15 arc secs is how it came out on the test I saw. Reasonably smooth though.

[SteveP]

I understand that production models are still awaited in Europe.

Have a look here on CN for a review of an early production model from the US ... but be warned, it's a long thread

Telescope Reviews: IEQ45 - an evaluation

Steve

[AndyH]

Long ?

Oh my, so it is

These really are taking their time to come out.

Andy.

[ollypenrice]

I have it, but can't say too much. However, I think a C11 would be very, very optimisitic!

Olly

[dweller25]

I have it, but can't say too much. However, I think a C11 would be very, very optimisitic!

Olly

Oh dear - now there's a bombshell

[narrowbandpaul]

i have used the iEQ45.....

its pretty good, though quite noisy when slewing. Certainly looks like an AP, not its not up to the same standard. This could be a very good mount with just a few small tweaks.

paul

[Coco]

Any up date by a European consumer?

Is it a big enough step up from an NEq6?

cheers.

[ollypenrice]

Sorry to be slow on this but I am doing my best. It should be reviewed by the autumn. Reviews are harder than you might think because to be fair you have to be thorough.

Olly

[riklaunim]

There are some ieq45 threads on cloudynights if you are interested.

[NickH]

Oh dear - now there's a bombshell

IEQ75 coming soon ;-)

[mijijim]

i have used the iEQ45.....

its pretty good, though quite noisy when slewing. Certainly looks like an AP, not its not up to the same standard. This could be a very good mount with just a few small tweaks.

paul

Hi,

Follow him where, back to Italy??

mijijim