{"product_id":"ioptron-3339a-040","title":"iOptron iPolar Internal Electronic Polar Scope for CEM40 Mounts","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchieves polar alignment to a resolution of 30 arcseconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide 13° field of view for rapid plate solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls internally on iOptron CEM40 and GEM45 mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple plug-and-play operation via a Mini-USB 2.0 port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 (32\/64 bit)\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 Internal Electronic Polar Scope for CEM40 Mounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron iPolar Internal Electronic Polar Scope replaces traditional optical alignment with a digital camera system capable of 30 arcsecond resolution. Its wide 13° field of view allows the included software to plate solve the sky and guide you to a precise alignment, even when the pole star is completely obstructed. Powered by a 5 VDC Mini-USB 2.0 connection, the iPolar is fully compatible with Windows operating systems from 7 through 10 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.\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\u003e30 Arcsecond Precision Without a Pole Star\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the iPolar system is its ability to deliver highly accurate polar alignment without needing a direct line of sight to Polaris or Sigma Octantis. The camera's sensitive sensor and wide 13° field of view capture enough of the circumpolar region for the software to identify star patterns and calculate the true celestial pole's exact location. This allows you to achieve an alignment accuracy of 30 arcseconds, a level of precision essential for long-exposure astrophotography, from locations with obstructed views, light pollution, or even thin clouds.\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\u003eInternal Design for CEM40 \u0026amp; GEM45 Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically designed for the iOptron CEM40 and GEM45 equatorial mounts, the iPolar installs directly into the mount's Right Ascension (RA) axis. This internal placement is a significant advantage over external alignment cameras, as it eliminates the risk of snagging cables and requires no additional brackets or counterweights. The entire system is self-contained within the mount chassis, preserving the clean ergonomics and balance of your setup while drawing 5 VDC power through a standard Mini-USB 2.0 interface.\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-Guided Workflow for Windows 7-10\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiOptron has simplified the alignment process to a simple, on-screen routine. The iPolar is a plug-and-play device, requiring no special drivers for computers running Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10. Once connected, the downloadable software displays a live view from the camera and provides clear, unambiguous instructions to center your mount on the pole. The entire process is visual, removing the guesswork and physical discomfort of crouching behind a traditional optical polar scope.\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\u003eiOptron iPolar vs. Optical Scopes: The End of Polar Star Dependence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a traditional optical polar scope is self-contained and requires no power, its utility ends the moment Polaris is hidden. The iPolar excels in precisely these compromised conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObstructed Views:\u003c\/strong\u003e The iPolar's plate-solving works as long as it can see a portion of the sky near the pole. Trees, buildings, and balcony railings that make optical alignment impossible pose no challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEase of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no need to kneel on wet ground or contort your body to look through a small eyepiece. The entire alignment is done comfortably from your laptop screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeatable Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The software-driven process eliminates the subjectivity of aligning reticle patterns by eye, delivering a repeatable alignment resolution of 30 arcseconds every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\"\u003eMy CEM40 mount is set up behind my house where Polaris is blocked. Can the iOptron iPolar still align it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. This is the primary advantage of the iPolar. It does not need to see the pole star directly. As long as the camera can see a patch of sky near the celestial pole, its plate-solving software can determine the pole's location and guide you to a precise alignment with 30 arcsecond accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI do my imaging from a light-polluted city. Will the iOptron iPolar for my GEM45 still work effectively?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The iPolar is designed to work well in light-polluted conditions. The software is adept at picking out stars against a bright sky background, often performing more reliably than the human eye can through an optical scope in the same conditions. It can even work through thin clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the alignment accuracy of the iOptron iPolar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron iPolar is rated to achieve a polar alignment resolution of \u003cstrong\u003e30 arcseconds\u003c\/strong\u003e. This level of precision is more than sufficient for critical long-exposure astrophotography, ensuring minimal field rotation and tight, round stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich operating systems are compatible with the iOptron iPolar software?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPolar software is compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eWindows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of these operating systems. The device itself is plug-and-play and does not require manual driver installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow is the iOptron iPolar powered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iPolar is powered directly from your computer via a standard \u003cstrong\u003eMini-USB 2.0 port\u003c\/strong\u003e. It requires a 5 VDC supply, which is standard for USB connections, eliminating the need for a separate power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the iOptron iPolar fit mounts other than the CEM40 and GEM45?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this specific model is designed exclusively for the internal polar scope housing of the \u003cstrong\u003eiOptron CEM40 and GEM45 mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e. iOptron makes other versions of the iPolar for different mounts, but this unit is mechanically tailored for a seamless fit within these two models.\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\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini-USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 VDC, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32 or 64 bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.965 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox Dimensions (LxWxH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 x 5.2 x 3.2\"\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 Electronic 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":52917275132189,"sku":"IOP-3339A-040","price":333.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/iOptron-iPolar-Internal-Electronic-Polar-Scope-for-CEM40-Mounts-1_82b8e85e-66af-4725-b7ed-42fcd26917ac.jpg?v=1789141719","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/ioptron-3339a-040","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}