iOptron SmartStar MiniTower Pro - Manual (Page 4)

1. MiniTower Pro
TM
Overview
1.1. MiniTower Pro
TM
Features
MiniTower Pro TM is the perfect combination
of capacity and portability.
33 lbs of Payload
Born out of the popular iOptron Cube TM , The
MiniTower Pro TM is the ultimate observing
solution for people who are searching for a
capable and portable GOTO telescope
mount to counter light pollution in their
backyards and for travel convenience. With
a standard payload of 33 lbs, a rock solid 2”
stainless steel tripod, metal worm and gear
and two dovetail adaptors, The MiniTower
Pro
TM is capable of handling various optical
tube assemblies (OTAs). A 10-lbs counter
weight and a secondary dovetail holder are
provided for balancing an OTA weights
more than 10 lbs, or for a secondary OTA.
Figure 1. MiniTower Pro Mount and Tripod
Extremely Portable
With all the standard components
(excluding the tripod) fitted in an aluminum
alloy metal case, The MiniTower Pro
TM can
easily travel in a car or taken as airline
luggage. The system takes about 10
minutes to assemble. This unlimited
portability combined with the internal GPS
gives amateur astronomers real flexibility in
selecting an observing site.