A new design "balanced" equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight^Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers^Payload of 27 lbs (12.3 kg) with the mount-only weight of 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)^iOptron AccuAligning calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment^Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force * A new design "balanced" equatorial mount for maximum payload and minimum mount weight * Specialized astrophotography mount ideal for entry-level and intermediate Astro-photographers * Payload of 27 lbs (12.3 kg) with the mount-only weight of 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) * iOptron AccuAligning calibrated polar scope with dark-field illumination and easy polar alignment procedure, allowing for fast and accurate polar alignment * Spring loaded gear system with customer adjustable loading force