Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 HD PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System

Say Goodbye to Alignment Frustrations: Track the Stars Like a Pro

Want precise star tracking without the frustration? The iEXOS-100 delivers professional results, eliminating the challenges of polar alignment.

Features

• Motorized Computer-Controlled EQ Mount: Effortlessly track celestial objects with precision using a motorized equatorial mount, ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography.
• Up to 19 lb Payload Capacity: Robust design supports small telescopes, DSLR cameras, and accessories up to 19 lbs, perfect for various setups.
• Precision Dual-Axis Micro-Stepper Motor Belt Drives: Achieve smooth, accurate tracking with micro-stepper motors that minimize vibrations and deliver precise movement.
• Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Enjoy wireless control from your tablet or smartphone with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, making remote operation a breeze.
• ExploreStars GoTo App: Access a 70,000+ object database with the ExploreStars app, compatible with Windows, Android, Amazon, and iOS devices, ensuring you never miss a celestial event.
• Multiple Alignment Processes: Simplify your setup with various alignment options, tailored to different user experience levels and observing conditions.
• Vixen-Style Dovetail Saddle: Securely mount your telescope or camera with the versatile Vixen-style dovetail saddle, ensuring stability throughout your observation.
• Illuminated Polar Finder Scope: Achieve precise polar alignment with an illuminated reticle, featuring markings for both the northern and southern hemispheres.
• Azimuth Adjuster Adapter: Fine-tune your polar alignment with the azimuth adjuster adapter, providing the accuracy needed for long-exposure astrophotography.
• Camera Dovetail Plate: Easily attach your DSLR camera to the mount with the included dovetail plate, designed specifically for astrophotography.
• 1.5" Adjustable-Height Tripod with Accessory Tray: Ensure stability with the medium-duty tripod, featuring adjustable legs and a spreader tray to minimize vibrations during use.

The iEXOS-100 HD PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System is for you if…

• You're Passionate About Astronomy: Whether you're an amateur astronomer or a seasoned astrophotographer, this system provides the precision and reliability you need to explore the cosmos.
• You Seek High-Quality Astrophotography: Perfect for capturing stunning, long-exposure images of celestial objects without the frustration of tracking errors or field rotation.
• You Want a Portable, Travel-Friendly Setup: Lightweight and easy to transport, the iEXOS-100 is ideal for stargazing on the go, whether in your backyard or a remote location.
• You're Looking for Advanced Features at an Affordable Price: Get professional-grade tracking and imaging capabilities without breaking the bank, thanks to the system's powerful yet cost-effective design.
• You Value User-Friendly Technology: Enjoy the ease of wireless control, intuitive alignment processes, and compatibility with popular software, making this system accessible to users of all experience levels.

Imagine capturing stunning images of the night sky with the precision and accuracy typically reserved for professional astronomers, all from the comfort of your own backyard or a remote location. The Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 HD PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System is meticulously crafted for serious astronomy enthusiasts and astrophotographers who demand high-quality results without the steep costs and complex setup of traditional systems. This equatorial tracker uses a German equatorial mount, renowned for its ability to follow celestial objects with unmatched precision as they move across the sky. Whether you're observing or photographing, the iEXOS-100 ensures your celestial targets remain perfectly centered and sharply focused.

What sets the iEXOS-100 apart is its advanced PMC-Eight™ system, which goes beyond the industry-standard single processor by incorporating an 8-core microcontroller with eight CPUs. Each of these processors operates independently, focusing on specific tasks to ensure that the system delivers superior responsiveness, efficiency, and reliability. This innovative design allows for astoundingly fast timing intervals, which is crucial for smooth image acquisition and precise tracking. Whether you’re capturing long-exposure shots or simply enjoying a night of stargazing, the PMC-Eight™ system guarantees that your equipment performs at its best, without the lag or errors that can disrupt your experience.

Tired of struggling with polar alignment? The iEXOS-100 simplifies this critical process with its illuminated polar finder scope, which includes a reticle designed for both the northern and southern hemispheres. The scope is equipped with adjustable brightness settings, making it easy to see in low-light conditions. Coupled with the azimuth adjuster adapter, you can make fine adjustments to achieve the exact alignment necessary for long-exposure astrophotography. This level of precision is essential to prevent common issues like field rotation, which can ruin an otherwise perfect shot.

The iEXOS-100’s precision dual-axis micro-stepper motor belt drives are another standout feature, offering smooth and accurate movements essential for both visual observations and astrophotography. These micro-stepper motors allow for precise control over both the right ascension (RA) and declination (DEC) axes, ensuring that your telescope or camera tracks celestial objects with exceptional accuracy. This is particularly important for long-exposure astrophotography, where even the slightest tracking error can lead to blurred images.

Control your entire setup wirelessly with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, designed to make your stargazing experience as seamless as possible. To operate the PMC-Eight™ system, simply use the free, intuitive ExploreStars App, which is available for tablets running on Windows, Android, Amazon, and iOS. This dynamic app offers a database of over 70,000 celestial objects, providing detailed information and making celestial navigation effortless. With ExploreStars, you can quickly align your telescope, navigate the stars, and learn specifics about tens of thousands of celestial objects. The app is routinely updated, ensuring it remains a relevant resource for your astronomical adventures. Please note that a tablet or computer is required to operate the app, and the tablet must have a screen of at least 7 inches for optimal use.

When it comes to portability, the iEXOS-100 excels. The mount head weighs just 9.45 lbs, and the Twilight Medium Duty Tripod weighs 11 lbs, making the entire system easy to transport and set up wherever your adventures take you. The tripod’s legs are made from 1.5-inch stainless steel, providing a stable platform that minimizes vibrations, even on uneven terrain. The height of the tripod can be adjusted from 25 to 42 inches, and the wide 42-inch footprint ensures stability, especially when using heavier telescopes or cameras.

The iEXOS-100 is engineered to support a variety of setups, whether you’re focused on visual observations or astrophotography. For visual use, the mount can hold up to 19 lbs, including your telescope, accessories, and counterweights. This capacity allows you to use larger telescopes and additional equipment without compromising stability or tracking accuracy. For purely photographic use, the mount is designed to handle up to 15 lbs, including your camera and counterweights, making it ideal for capturing detailed images of celestial objects. For equipment alone, the mount can support up to 9 lbs, offering flexibility for various configurations and ensuring your setup remains balanced and secure.

To help balance your equipment, the iEXOS-100 includes two 1 kg counterweights, providing the stability needed for smooth tracking and imaging. For setups weighing more than 6 lbs, additional counterweights may be required to maintain proper balance. The system also features a dedicated bracket for holding the battery pack that powers the PMC-Eight™ system, which requires 8 C batteries (not included). This thoughtful design keeps your power source secure and out of the way during operation, allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot.

Navigating your equipment in the dark is made easier with the iEXOS-100’s glow-in-the-dark markers placed on key points of the mount and tripod. These markers ensure you can easily orient yourself with your setup, even in low-light conditions, reducing the risk of accidental bumps or misalignments during night-time observations.

For astrophotographers, the iEXOS-100 includes a camera dovetail plate, making it simple to attach and balance your DSLR camera. With a photographic capacity of up to 15 lbs, this system is versatile enough to handle a range of camera setups, from lightweight mirrorless cameras to heavier DSLR systems with additional lenses and accessories. This flexibility allows you to capture everything from wide-field shots of the Milky Way to close-up images of distant galaxies and nebulae with confidence.

In addition to the ExploreStars app, the iEXOS-100 is compatible with ASCOM standards, allowing you to integrate it with virtually any sky software that supports ASCOM. This means you can control the telescope not just from a few feet away, but from virtually anywhere in the world if you have an internet connection. Whether you're working in your home observatory or controlling your equipment remotely, the iEXOS-100 provides the connectivity and compatibility you need to enhance your stargazing and astrophotography experience.

Don’t let complex, cumbersome equipment stand between you and your passion for the stars. The Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 HD PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System combines ease of use with advanced features, making it the perfect choice for serious astronomers and astrophotographers. With this system, you’ll enjoy the precision and reliability necessary to capture the beauty of the cosmos, all in a package that’s easy to set up, transport, and control. Elevate your celestial adventures today with the iEXOS-100, and experience the universe in a way you’ve never seen before.

A Complete Kit for Precision and Performance

The Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 HD PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System comes equipped with a suite of high-quality accessories designed to enhance your stargazing and astrophotography experience. Each component in this package has been thoughtfully selected to ensure that you have everything you need for precise tracking, stable setup, and easy operation.

At the heart of this system is the iEXOS 100 Mount, featuring the built-in PMC-Eight™ system, which delivers exceptional tracking accuracy and responsiveness with its advanced 8-core microcontroller. This mount is the backbone of your setup, offering the reliability and precision that both amateur and seasoned astronomers demand.

To achieve perfect polar alignment, the package includes an Illuminated Polar Finder Scope. This essential tool helps you align your telescope with the celestial pole quickly and accurately, even in low-light conditions. Paired with the Azimuth Adjuster Adapter, you can make fine-tuned adjustments to ensure your alignment is spot-on, a critical factor for successful long-exposure astrophotography.

Stability is key for any serious observation or imaging session, which is why this package includes the Twilight Medium Duty Tripod. With its fully adjustable legs and sturdy build, this tripod minimizes vibrations, providing a solid foundation for your equipment, whether you're on uneven terrain or a flat surface.

For astrophotographers, the Camera Dovetail Plate makes attaching your DSLR camera to the mount a breeze, allowing for quick transitions between observing and photographing. This flexibility is further supported by the DC Power Supply with Cable, which ensures your system has a consistent power source, and the Battery Pack Mounting Bracket, which securely holds the power pack in place, keeping it out of your way during operation.

Additionally, the package includes the RJ-12 WiFi Channel Switch Dongle for seamless wireless connectivity, and One Motor Cable to ensure smooth operation of your mount’s motors. To maintain perfect balance during your sessions, two 2.2 lb (1 kg) counterweights are included, which are essential for stabilizing your setup, especially when using heavier equipment.

This comprehensive accessory package is designed to provide everything you need to get started right away, offering convenience, precision, and reliability in one complete system. With the Explore Scientific iEXOS-100, you're not just buying a mount—you're investing in a total solution that elevates your entire stargazing experience.

Enhance Your Setup with a Reliable Power Source

To ensure uninterrupted stargazing and astrophotography sessions, it's essential to have a dependable power source that can keep your equipment running smoothly all night long. That’s why we highly recommend adding the Explore Scientific USB Power Bank to your iEXOS-100 setup. This compact yet powerful accessory is designed to provide the portable, reliable power you need, whether you’re observing in your backyard or at a remote dark-sky site.

The Explore Scientific USB Power Bank is more than just a power source—it's a solution that ensures your telescope mount, cameras, and other essential gear stay powered for extended periods, so you can focus on capturing the perfect shot without worrying about battery life. With its high-capacity battery, this power bank is capable of running your setup for hours, making it an indispensable addition to your gear collection.

By integrating the Explore Scientific USB Power Bank with your iEXOS-100 HD PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System, you can enjoy the freedom to explore the night sky without the constraints of traditional power outlets. This recommended accessory complements the advanced features of your mount, ensuring that you have the energy to power through even the longest stargazing sessions. Whether you're planning a night of visual observation or an extended astrophotography project, the Explore Scientific USB Power Bank is the perfect companion to keep your equipment running smoothly.