{"product_id":"ioptron-3339","title":"iOptron iPolar™ Electronics Polar Scope","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieves polar alignment precision of approximately 30 arcseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide ~13 degree field of view for easy pole acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution sensor provides 30 arcsecond (approx.) resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects to your computer via a standard USB 2.0 interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and 11 (64-bit) operating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eiOptron iPolar™ Electronics Polar Scope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron iPolar™ Electronics Polar Scope replaces the tedious process of optical polar alignment with a fast, digital solution capable of achieving 30-arcsecond precision. Its internal camera captures a wide, ~13-degree field of view of the polar region, and the iPolar software plate-solves the image to locate the celestial pole with a resolution of approximately 30 arcseconds. The entire process connects to your Windows computer via a single USB 2.0 cable, streamlining your setup and getting you on target faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast Polar Alignment: 30 Arcsecond Precision via Plate Solving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the iPolar is its plate-solving capability. Instead of requiring you to identify faint stars like Polaris and manually center them in a reticle, the iPolar does the work for you. It takes a digital image, identifies the star patterns, and calculates the exact position of the celestial pole, guiding you to a precise alignment with on-screen instructions. This digital method consistently delivers an alignment with a maximum error of just 30 arcseconds, a critical factor for successful long-exposure astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eiPolar vs. QHY Polemaster: No RA Rotation Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key operational advantage of the iPolar is its ability to align your mount without requiring any rotation of the Right Ascension (RA) axis. Unlike competing systems that need to be rotated to find the axis of rotation, the iPolar's plate-solving algorithm determines the pole's location from a static position. This simplifies and accelerates the alignment process, especially in situations where your view is partially obstructed or you want to minimize any disturbance to your initial setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware and Connectivity: USB 2.0 Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPolar is a compact and lightweight unit, weighing only 1 lb, making it a seamless addition to any compatible iOptron mount. It communicates with the control software through a standard USB 2.0 interface. This single-cable connection provides both data and power to the device, eliminating the need for a separate power supply and reducing cable clutter at the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoftware Requirements: For Windows 7, 8.1, 10 \u0026amp; 11\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPolar is designed to operate exclusively with its dedicated software on specific Windows platforms. To use the device, you must have a computer running a 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or a later version installed. It is important to note that there is no officially supported, stable software for macOS, iOS, or Android, making the iPolar a Windows-only solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the iPolar's ~13 degree FOV help achieve a 30 arcsecond alignment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide \u003cstrong\u003e~13 degree field of view\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that the camera can easily capture Polaris and the surrounding stars needed for a successful plate solve, even if the mount is not perfectly aimed at the pole initially. The software then uses this wide-field image to precisely calculate the pole's location, allowing the high-resolution sensor to guide you to a final alignment with \u003cstrong\u003e30 arcsecond precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI use a MacBook for my astrophotography rig. Is the iPolar compatible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the iPolar is not officially supported on macOS. The control software is specifically written for \u003cstrong\u003e64-bit Windows operating systems (7, 8.1, 10, 11)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Users on macOS, iOS, or Android platforms will not be able to operate the iPolar with official software and should consider this a critical factor before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the main advantage of the iPolar over a traditional optical polar scope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantages are speed, precision, and comfort. The iPolar's plate-solving is faster and more accurate than manually aligning stars in a reticle. It also eliminates the need to crouch or kneel in uncomfortable positions to look through a small optical scope, as the entire process is managed from your computer screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the iPolar need a clear view of Polaris to work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like any polar scope, the iPolar must have a direct line of sight to the north celestial pole (or south celestial pole in the southern hemisphere) to function. It relies on imaging the stars in that region to calculate the pole's position. Obstructions like trees or buildings will prevent it from working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat are the full system requirements for the iPolar software?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a computer with a \u003cstrong\u003e64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11\u003c\/strong\u003e. Additionally, your system must have \u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.8\u003c\/strong\u003e or a later version installed for the software to run correctly. The device connects via a standard \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need to rotate my mount's RA axis when using the iPolar for alignment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A significant benefit of the iPolar's plate-solving method is that it does not require you to rotate the mount in Right Ascension. It can determine the pole's location from a single, static image, which simplifies and speeds up the alignment process compared to methods that rely on finding the center of rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlignment Precision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 arcsec (Max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View (FOV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~ 13 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~ 30 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiPolar Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 7\/8.1\/10\/11 (64 bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 x 5 x 3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eiPolar Electronics Polar Scope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron_iPolar_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"DAV-img-box\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\" fill=\"#0047a7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917272641821,"sku":"IOP-3339","price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-iPolar-Electronics-Polar-Scope-1_a8bcec0e-331f-4844-b586-10e83fbeb827.jpg?v=1789141633","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/ioptron-3339","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}