iOptron iPolar Electronic Polarscope for Celestron AVX / CG5 Mounts & Sky-Watcher EQ5 Mounts

Introducing iOptron iPolar™ - a high precision, easy to use electronics polar scope (e-PS).

What makes iPolar unique?
1. Can be easily installed inside the RA shaft on all iOptron equatorial mounts (except SmartEQ Pro).
2. Can be used on any mounts with adapters either internally or externally.
3. USB plug and play (no driver needed)
4. Works globally, no need to set northern and southern hemispheres.
5. No visible Polaris (north) or Sigma Octantis (south) is necessary.
6. No need to rotate the mount during polar align.

iPolar is a smart electronic polar scope for everyone.

Features

• Fast and easy to use
• High precision (30 arcsec)
• No need to see the Pole Star
• No need to rotate the mount during alignment
• Unique imaging enhancement technique
• Smart plate solving
• On screen instruction during alignment
• Capable under poor sky visibility condition
• Compatible to most equatorial mount with a proper adapter

Specifications 

Field of View (FOV) ~ 13 degree Resolution 30 arcsec approx. Alignment Precision (Max.) 30 arcsec Interface USB2.0 Software iPolar Software Operation System Windows 7/8.1/10/11, 64 bit, with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later installed Warranty One year limited

 Support Documents

Manual:
iPolar Operation Manual (Updated 1/22/2022)
Installation-HEM (#3339A-HEM)
Installation-CEM25/ZEQ25 (#3339-025)
Installation-iEQ/iEQ Pro mount (#3339-034)
Installation-CEM60 Internal (#3339A-060) Please check if your mount needs a different adapter
Installation-CEM120 Internal (#3339A-120) Please read instruction before placing order
Installation-SkyGuider Pro (#3339R-SGP)
Installation-SkyGuider (non-pro) (#3339 or #3339R)
Installation-AVX,CGEM,HEQ5,TK (#3339-AVX and others)

Software and Driver:
The software is tested virus free. Please add it to your Windows defender/antivirus software White/Exclusion List if it is alarmed containing malware/virus.

iPolar Software (V2.7.4.0, released on 10/30/2024, needs Windows 64 bit system)
iPolar Software V2.50
Version History
iPolar for Mac (from mac store)

Frequently Asked Questions:
Please read

Firmware Upgrade:
Firmware for iPolar