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Go2Nova Hand Controller (8408)

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$141.7 $218 In stock

Category: Mount Accessories

Description

The Go2Nova® #8408 hand controller is one of the major version hand controllers of iOptron’s revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system -- the latest in automated tracking technology and one of the best available on the market today. With its large database, even the most amateur stargazer the ability to search the skies with ease. 

Using the easy-to-use hand controller and its large 4-line LCD screen, you can easily set up the telescope mount and select where you want to go with the very friendly user-interface. The control system also allows you the user to slew the mount at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish. GOTONOVA® also makes alignment quick and simple. 

The most easy to understand controller on the market 
The Go2Nova® controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has a larger LCD screen with more lines of content (4-lines) compared with the competition. You can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go. 

More precise speed control for viewing objects 
The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish. 

GOTONOVA® Computerized Control System The revolutionary GOTONOVA® computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today. With a database includes all of the most famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you’ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button. 

Serial port for computer/ASCOM interconnectivity 
The #8408 hand controller also includes a serial port for connection with a computer for firmware upgrade or use with planetarium software.

Pleases specify which mount the hand controller will be used for. The two groups are not interchangeable. 

Features

  • Large LCD screen with 4 lines and 21-character with backlit LED buttons
  • User friendly interface
  • 9-speed setting for motor slew speed
  • Serial port for firmware upgrade and mount computer control

The 8408 hand controller can be used for the following two groups (with different star catalog and firmware version.) 

  • ZEQ25/SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro
  • CEM25/CEM25EC/CEM25P
  • SkyGuider Pro (with limited function)

Specifications

LCD Back lit 4-line, 21-character display
CPU 32-bit ARM
Control Speed 9 speed 
(1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX)
Database GOTONOVA® 50,000+ (ZEQ25) or 150,000+ (CEM25)
Serial Port Yes
Firmware Upgrade Yes
Computer Control Yes (via serial port)
Protocol ASCOM compatible
For ZEQ25/SmartEQ/SmartEQ Pro
  • Firmware 8408HC V150302
  • ASCOM ASCOM Driver 2013 V3.11
For CEM25/Cube-II/CubePro with 8408/SGP (Updated 3/30/17)
  • Firmware 8408HC V170109
  • ASCOM ASCOM and Commander 5.4
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sofia H. ★★★★★

The buttons have a nice tactile feel, and the screen is crisp and easy to read even in low light. Setup was straightforward with my existing mount, and it slews to targets accurately.

Sophia ★★★★★

I was worried about compatibility, but the backlit display makes it surprisingly easy to read even under a dim night sky. Navigating through the menu to adjust tracking speed felt intuitive right from the first use.

Isabella Z. ★★★★★

The buttons have a nice tactile click that makes navigating the star alignment menus feel precise and responsive. I'm still learning the advanced features, but the initial tracking accuracy is noticeably better than my old mount's controller.