The new HAZ71 Strain Wave from iOptron is an alt-azimuth mount with full GoTo functionality and other innovative features. It is compact and lightweight, yet can carry the highest payload of the HAZ series. This makes it a wonderful travel mount for visual use. The well-known Go2Nova® technology from iOptron also offers a database with 212,000 objects, ASCOM compatibility and, thanks to the integrated WLAN, control via tablet or Smartphone using SkySafari, Raspberry Pi or INDI. The large Vixen prism clamp and the stable construction allow the use of various telescopes up to medium size and even the connection of large binoculars!
The multifunctional prism clamp mount can be adjusted either sideways or horizontally (upwards) on the mount, ensuring that large binoculars and telescopes with longer focal lengths can be securely attached. A counterweight bar with counterweight is not absolutely necessary.
The built-in "Electronic Friction Brake" control mechanism stops the movement of the mount immediately if the power supply is accidentally interrupted. After switching on, the mount calibrates itself automatically and also detects its position. A power supply is included, as is a sturdy (but lightweight!) carrying bag. A tripod and pier extension are available as optional extras, as the HAZ71 fits any stable photo tripod with the appropriate load capacity. However, we recommend using the iOptron "CF Tripod 40mm" (item 77370).
