{"product_id":"open-box-explore-scientific-iexos-100-2-pmc-eight-equatorial-tracker-system-with-wifi-and-bluetooth-es-iexos-100-02","title":"OPEN BOX - Explore Scientific iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System with WiFi and Bluetooth - ES-iEXOS-100-02","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTHIS IS AN OPEN BOX ITEM - IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY OUR TEAM AND IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. ORIGINAL MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY APPLIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iEXOS-100 is an astronomical GoTo system that utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and Explore Scientific's revolutionary PMC-Eight™ Precision Motion Control system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they journey across it. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Explore Scientific PMC-Eight™ system that transcends the industry standard single processor by utilizing eight CPUs that operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions, which results in superior responsiveness, efficiency, reliability and astoundingly fast timing intervals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutched dual-axis worm gears with quiet precision stepper motor belt drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntuitive ExploreStars app, which is available for Apple, Android and Windows tablets, that makes it simple to operate the GoTo system. Through it, users can quickly align their telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of thousands of celestial objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClutched RA and Declination axes are smooth and allow for precise balancing which makes the process of repositioning your telescope efficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolar alignment sight hole through the RA axis and precise altitude control for fast alignment without polar scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery pack powering the PMC-Eight™ system uses 8 C batteries and is secured in a bracket on one of the tripod legs when in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 1 kg counterweights included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlow-in-the-dark markings on mount and tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImaging: Approx. 9 lbs (imaging equipment weight only, not including counterweights)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImaging Including Counterweights: Approx. 15 lbs total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual: Approx. 19 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-3\" class=\"tab-pane tabactive\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabcontent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/My7C_7Y6fOE\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight\u003cspan class=\"accessibly-save-inline-font-924\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e Equatorial Tracker System is a \u003c\/span\u003ecomplete astronomical computerized Wifi or Wired GoTo Equatorial Tracker with integrated PMC-Eight\u003cspan class=\"accessibly-save-inline-font-925\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eelectronics suitable for attaching\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Telescopes or DSLR Cameras\u003c\/strong\u003e attached to the Explore Scientific DSLR Camera Dovetail Assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse with the free ExploreStars App for Tablets (Windows, Android, Amazon and Apple), or with the free ASCOM Standards Compliant PMC-Eight\u003cspan class=\"accessibly-save-inline-font-927\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eASCOM driver and the ASCOM POTH Client from Explore Scientific (either wired or wireless) to work with virtually any sky software that supports ASCOM. Tablet or computer must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iEXOS-100-2 utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and Explore Scientific's revolutionary PMC-Eight™ Precision Motion Control system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they journey across it. This combination provides superior observing and imaging performance without a prohibitive price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoTo systems play an important role in the world of amateur astronomy because they ensure users spend less time searching for particular objects and more time observing and imaging. The PMC-Eight\u003cspan class=\"accessibly-save-inline-font-930\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith its versatile connections supported with free to download apps for Windows computers or Android and iOS tablets only (tablets must have a screen of at least 7 inches), or through the free to download ASCOM PMC-Eight\u003cspan class=\"accessibly-save-inline-font-931\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edriver and POTH Client to connect to your favorite ASCOM Compliant Astronomical Software, can allow you to control the telescope from a few feet away or by communicating computer-to-computer with an Internet connection from virtually anywhere in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout features of the iEXOS-100-2 system is its German equatorial design. When it comes to tracking the stars with a telescope, there is nothing that compares to a German Equatorial Mount (GEM) because it will precisely follow objects as they rise in the east and set in the west. For observers, a GEM makes it easy to keep your celestial target in your eyepiece. For imagers, it helps you avoid common astrophotography pitfalls like field rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you can track an object, you need to find it, and that objective can be daunting when you're faced with a vast expanse of inky black sky or a bright city sky. The iEXOS-100 puts a powerful GoTo system in your arsenal of astronomical tools that takes the frustration out of navigating the night sky. This integrated version of Explore Scientific's PMC-Eight™ system transcends the industry standard single processor by utilizing an 8-core microcontroller with eight CPUs that operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions. This delegation of tasks among the processors results in a system that offers superior responsiveness, efficiency, reliability and astoundingly fast timing intervals for smooth image acquisition and accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is internally complex, the GoTo system can be easily operated from your own Apple, Android or Windows tablet using the ExploreStars app, which has an intuitive nature that makes it simple and quick to align your telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of thousands of celestial objects. This dynamic app is fueled by a database that is routinely updated to ensure it remains a relevant resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur commitment to creating a streamlined GoTo mount is obvious in other design choices. The iEXOS-100-2 has smooth locking clutches that will let you quickly reposition your telescope from one side to the other and an altitude knob for smooth height adjustments. The mount base includes a small polar alignment tunnel that allows users to roughly align their observing setup with Polaris. It also has a simple bubble level that comes in handy when stabilizing your tripod. Other features include a bracket for holding the battery pack, which powers the PMC-Eight\u003cspan class=\"accessibly-save-inline-font-936\"\u003e™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esystem through 8 C batteries (not included); two 1 kg counterweights for balancing; and glow-in-the-dark markers on certain points of the mount and tripod so you can stay oriented with your setup at night. The mount is designed to hold up to 19 lb (scope, accessories, and counterweights added together).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount weighs 9.45 pounds (4.29 kg), while the lightweight \u003cem\u003eTravel Tripod\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand accessory tray weighs 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTravel Tripod\u003c\/em\u003e, when collapsed is 27.25 inches (69.21 cm) tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/products\/camera-dovetail-plate\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore Scientific DSLR Camera Dovetail Assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/collections\/mount-accessories\/products\/iexos100-azimuth-adjuster-adapter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAzimuth Adjuster Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/collections\/twilight-ii\/products\/st2-white-mount\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMedium-Duty Field Tripod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/collections\/twilight-ii\/products\/st3-black-mount\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Field Tripod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/collections\/new-arrivals\/products\/explore-scientific-usb-power-bank-rechargeable-lithium-ion-battery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB Power Bank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" title=\"PMC-Eight Vision and Technology\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/pmc-eight-vision-technology\"\u003ePMC-Eight, the Vision and Technology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" title=\"Software and Downloads for ExploreStars App and ASCOM\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/software-and-downloads-for-pmc-eight-system\"\u003eExploreStars App and ASCOM Downloads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/pmc-eight-technical-faqs\" title=\"PMC-Eight Knowledgebase\"\u003ePMC-Eight Knowledgebase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" title=\"The OpenGOTO Community Home Page\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/opengoto-community\"\u003eThe OpenGOTO Community Home Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" title=\"PMC-Eight Groups.io Forum\" href=\"https:\/\/espmc-eight.groups.io\/g\/MAIN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePMC-Eight and OpenGOTO Community Groups.io Forum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRskwQhY91A\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"software\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/pmc-eight-homepage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePMC-Eight GoTo Homepage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/software-and-downloads-for-pmc-eight-system\"\u003eDownload ExploreStars Software Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind inserts to your PMC-Eight Questions on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"navigable\" href=\"http:\/\/hosted.comm100.com\/knowledgebase\/Category.aspx?id=5000000\u0026amp;siteid=56501\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKnowledge Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the\u003ca class=\"navigable\" title=\"iEXOS-100 PMC Eight Explore Scientific Instruction Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/PMC_Eight_iEXOS100_Booklet_V01.7_2019.pdf?1613\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eES-iEXOS-100-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eMount head weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e9.45 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTripod weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e5.35 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTripod fully collapsed, no mount head:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e25.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTripod open, retracted legs, no mount head:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTripod open, retracted legs with the mount head:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e38.5\" at highest point, 36\" to the center of the mounting bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTripod open, legs fully extended, no mount head:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e42\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTripod open, legs fully extended with the mount head:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e45\" at highest point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCounterweights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e(2) 1 kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eMount weight capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eApprox. 9 lbs (equipment weight only),15 lbs Photographic (equipment and counterweights); Approx. 19 lbs Visual (equipment and counterweights)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWire, WiFi, or Bluetooth®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49282560721115,"sku":"ES-iEXOS-100-02 - OPEN BOX","price":358.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/6770\/6960\/products\/explore-scientific-mount-explore-scientific-iexos-100-2-pmc-eight-equatorial-tracker-system-with-wifi-and-bluetooth-iexos-100-2-36282359578843.jpg?v=1668390116","url":"https:\/\/telescopescanada.ca\/products\/open-box-explore-scientific-iexos-100-2-pmc-eight-equatorial-tracker-system-with-wifi-and-bluetooth-es-iexos-100-02","provider":"Telescopes Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}