iOptron HEM15 Hybrid Strainwave Equatorial Mount

Avaialble at: The above links are affiliate and I&receive a small commission at no cost to you which helps supports my efforts and this channel. Disclosure: The iOptron HEM15 in this video was on loan to me. I am not being paid for this review. iOptron and Ontario Telescope were kind of enough to loan me a new iOptron HEM15 mount to test and work with. The iOptron’s HEM15 Hybrid Equatorial Mount, with or without iPolar, is here to revolutionize your stargazing experience. In this look at it, I’ll discuss some of the features and benefits of the iOptron HEM15, its performance capabilities, and how it empowers you to capture stunning night sky wonders during your travel astrophotography expeditions. Weighing just 2.5kg (5.5lbs), the iOptron HEM15 can carry an impressive 8.2kg (18 lbs) payload without the need for counterweights and up to 12kg (26.5lbs) with the optional counter weight installed. Its compact design makes it a perfect companion for travel astrophotography, enabling you to explore and image the night sky with ease and convenience. Moreover, the mount’s electronic friction brake and power-down memory ensure seamless tracking even after abrupt power interruptions, saving you time and effort on realignments. Clear skies!