New Ioptron Goto Mount!

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kamiru
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New Ioptron Goto Mount!

Post by kamiru »

Hi,

anyone using this?
http://www.ioptron.com/products_con.asp ... UNTS&id=14

Looks promising. And price is great too. Where can i get it in SG?
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Post by Airconvent »

Looks nice and cheap too. Don't think you can see it anytime soon here in Singapore unless Astobargains or Astro-scientific brings it in.
It does look sturdy for OTA up to 80mm. There is not much info so can't really tell much about it although it indicates supporting up to 8" OTA.

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Post by VinSnr »

Might as well use the Nexstar GOTO mount right?
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Post by Meng Lee »

Looks like this China product really look pro.
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Wow I am hoping it works as well as it looks. Its only USD199. And the tripod is included too!
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Post by mrngbss »

Meng Lee wrote:Looks like this China product really look pro.
How do you know it is from China?
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Post by Meng Lee »

The OEM for GoToNova is

http://www.nj-idea.com/

but I am not sure if the others are made in China.
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Post by Tachyon »

Looks nice but the plastic knob just gives me a feeling that this thing is either going to break or slip. Anyone bringing in one to test?
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Post by vhuang168 »

Meng Lee wrote:The OEM for GoToNova is

http://www.nj-idea.com/

but I am not sure if the others are made in China.
Is that a retro fit for Vixen mounts? Looks pretty good even when compared to the SS2K.
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Post by Meng Lee »

Yes, it fits GP and GPD and all clones. $400+ US seems quite ok.
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