{"product_id":"ioptron-8409v2","title":"iOptron Go2Nova® Handset 8409V2 for select Strain Wave Gear Mounts","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-line, 21-character backlit LCD for clear night-time viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive GoToNova database with approximately 212,000 celestial objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 distinct slew speeds for precise centering and rapid slewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by a responsive 32-bit ARM processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated USB and Wi-Fi for firmware updates and computer control\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\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\u003eGo2Nova® Handset 8409V2 for select Strain Wave Gear Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova® Handset 8409V2 is the command center for select iOptron Strain Wave Gear mounts, driven by a 32-bit ARM processor and featuring a vast database of approximately 212,000 objects. Its backlit, 4-line, 21-character display provides clear feedback, while 9 variable slew speeds allow for both rapid repositioning and fine-tuned centering. With integrated USB and Wi-Fi, this handset enables full ASCOM-compatible computer control and ensures your mount's firmware stays current.\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\u003eThe 212,000+ Object GoToNova Database\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the 8409V2 handset is iOptron's comprehensive GoToNova database, containing approximately 212,000 celestial objects. This extensive catalog includes everything from the Messier and NGC\/IC catalogs to SAO stars, ensuring you can locate and track a lifetime of targets. The 32-bit ARM processor ensures quick, lag-free access to the database, making target identification and GoTo slews fast and efficient.\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\u003e4-Line Backlit Display and 9-Speed Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for field use, the handset features a red-backlit 4-line, 21-character LCD that preserves your night vision while providing all necessary alignment and object data. You have complete manual control over your mount with 9 selectable speeds, ranging from a slow 1x sidereal rate for precise photographic framing to a MAX speed for slewing quickly between opposite sides of the sky.\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\u003eUSB, Wi-Fi, and ASCOM for Full System Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova 8409V2 moves beyond basic GoTo functions with modern connectivity. The built-in USB port facilitates easy firmware upgrades and provides a stable, wired connection for computer control. For wireless operation, integrated Wi-Fi allows you to command your mount from a PC or mobile device, eliminating cable drag. Both connection methods are fully ASCOM compatible, enabling seamless integration with popular planetarium software and imaging automation platforms like N.I.N.A. or Sequence Generator Pro.\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\"\u003eWhat mounts is the Go2Nova 8409V2 handset compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Go2Nova 8409V2 is designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eselect iOptron Strain Wave Gear (SWG) mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a universal controller. Always confirm compatibility with your specific mount model before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of objects are in the Go2Nova 8409V2's ~212,000 object database?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe database is comprehensive and includes the most popular celestial catalogs for amateur astronomers. This includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, and IC catalogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanets, the Sun, and the Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed deep-sky objects and stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extensive list of SAO catalog stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I connect the Go2Nova 8409V2 to my computer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have two options for computer control with the Go2Nova 8409V2. You can use the built-in \u003cstrong\u003eUSB port\u003c\/strong\u003e for a reliable, wired connection, or use the integrated \u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e for wireless control. Both methods support the industry-standard ASCOM protocol, allowing you to use a wide range of astronomy software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I update the firmware on the Go2Nova 8409V2 handset?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The firmware on the handset is upgradeable. Updates are performed via the \u003cstrong\u003eUSB port\u003c\/strong\u003e using firmware and software provided by iOptron, ensuring your controller has the latest features and object databases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I use the 9 slew speeds on the Go2Nova 8409V2 to center the Hercules Cluster (M13)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your mount performs a GoTo slew to M13, you would use the higher speeds (like \u003cstrong\u003e128x or 256x\u003c\/strong\u003e) to make large adjustments to bring the cluster into the center of a low-power eyepiece. You would then switch to slower speeds (\u003cstrong\u003e8x or 16x\u003c\/strong\u003e) for fine-tuning the position. For final, precise centering in a high-power eyepiece or on an imaging sensor, the \u003cstrong\u003e1x or 2x\u003c\/strong\u003e speeds provide the necessary fine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I control my iOptron SWG mount with planetarium software using the Go2Nova 8409V2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The Go2Nova 8409V2 is fully \u003cstrong\u003eASCOM compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows it to act as an interface between your mount and any ASCOM-compliant software, including popular planetarium programs like Stellarium, Cartes du Ciel, or TheSkyX. You can click on an object in the software, and your mount will slew to it automatically.\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\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-bit ARM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacklit 4-line, 21-character LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObject Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~212,000 Objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 speeds (1X, 2X, 8X, 16X, 64X, 128X, 256X, 512X, MAX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (via USB \u0026amp; WiFi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASCOM compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirmware Upgradeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (via USB)\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\"\u003eGo2Nova® 8409V2 Hand Controller\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\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":52917307408669,"sku":"IOP-8409V2","price":349.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-Go2Nova-Handset-8409V2-for-select-Strain-Wave-Gear-Mounts-1_947ec10c-cf46-4949-ae0d-0980795c1d53.jpg?v=1789142468","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/ioptron-8409v2","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}