The Losmandy G11 Equatorial Mount and Tripod is one of the most precise and finely crafted telescope mounts available today. Losmandy G 11 highlights include:
- Completely Re-Designed Losmandy Gemini GoTo System
- Interactive Color Touch Screen
- Enhanced CPU and Memory Platform
- The Losmandy G 11 Equatorial Mount has a 60 Lb weight capacity
- Includes 21 lb Losmandy Counterweight
- Laser engraved latitude scales and setting circles
- The Losmandy G11 weighs 92 lbs with the 21 lb counterweight
The Losmandy G 11 Mount is a beautifully machined mount made of aluminum and stainless steel. This mount provides astro photographers with a solid platform to mount their mid to large sized Schmidt Cassegrain's and Refractor's along with the other instruments that constitute their astro-photography rig. Below is an extensive list specifications for the Losmandy G11 Mount.
Losmandy G11 Specifications:
- All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
- All stainless steel hardware.
- One 3.750" diameter needle thrust bearing.
- One 2.000" diameter needle thrust bearing.
- Two 1.500" diameter needle bearings.
- 5.625" diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 360 tooth.
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed stainless steel worm-heat treated and ground.
- Variable slip clutch, both axes. One knob design.
- 1.250" diameter stainless steel shafts.
- Fully locking, unique tangent arm design altitude adjustment, 14-64 degrees, large knob for easy alignment. (8-68 degrees with small modification).
- Laser engraved latitude scale in 2 degree increments.
- Single knob azimuth control, bi-directional +/- 8.5 degree.
- 5.000" diameter laser engraved setting circles, 4 minute R.A., vernier reading to 1 minute / 1 degrees DEC., vernier reading to 0.1 degree. R.A. circle engraved for Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
- Porter slip ring design.
- 160 oz/in stepper motor, 0.5 arc sec. step.
- Dovetail saddle-plate allows for the interchanging of any tube assembly-reduces need for DEC. weights.
- Removable stainless steel weight shaft w/safety knob.
- 21 lb counterweight.
- 7 lb and 11 lb extra counterweights available.
- Through the axis polar scope, works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional.
- Instrument weight capacity 60 lbs.
- Equatorial head weight 36 lbs.
Losmandy G11 Heavy Duty Tripod
- All machined aluminum, black anodized, powder coated.
- Tripod height, adjustable from 33" - 48"
- Removable leg design for easy transporting.
- Tripod weight 35 lbs.
Losmandy Gemini GoTo System
The Losmandy Gemini GoTo System is a servo motor based computerized positioning system for the Losmandy Mounts. New for 2011 Losmandy has updated the Gemini GoTo System to include a newly enhanced CPU and increased memory. Perhaps most impressive is the new interactive color touch screen that comes with the new Losmandy Gemini GoTo System.
The Gemini GoTo System works with the Losmandy, GM8, G11 and Titan Mounts. This system is incredibly precise and the choice of astro photographers world wide. Precise object tracking is achieved as a result of the servo motor system Losmandy utilizes. The servo motor system runs with a continuious smooth rotation rather then a step based movement utilized by many of the mounts on the market today. Further, the Losmandy system has an elevated level of torque which allows it to produce slewing rates of up to 8 degrees per second with the GM 8 mount, 6 degrees per second with the G 11 and 5 degrees per second with the Titan Mount.
The Losmandy Gemini system is a great instrument for use in the field because it can be run as a stand alone system. With a 40,000 object database and an illuminated Color LCD touch screen this mount is a pleasure to use. Powering the unit is simple all you need is a 3A, 12-18 Volt DC power supply. Below you will find a list of specifications and features pertaining to the Losmandy Gemini System.
- 168 BSL.guc
- 303 Combined_Constellation_Stars.guc
- 5437 IC.guc
- 1125 LBN.guc
- 1787 LDN.guc
- 110 Messier.guc
- 8290 NGC.guc
- 1143 PN.guc
- 17636 SAO.guc
- 313 Sh2.guc
- 223 Southern_Constellation_Stars.guc
- 3988 WDS.guc
Losmandy Gemini 2 Features
- Full Color Graphic Touch Screen clearly displays all functions
- Classic four-button pattern for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on both the touch screen and a tactile membrane on the rear
- Support for the original four-button controller
- For Losmandy GM8, G-11 & Titan mounts
- Custom mount support using the Programmable Gear Rate function
- 8/sec Slew Rate (GM8)
- 0.5 arcsec positional accuracy
- DC Servos for improved accuracy with higher torque than stepper motors
- GPS-compatible with optional receiver
- Stand-alone system. No PC required!
- Ethernet 10/100 with full IP function permits operation from anywhere using a browser, ASCOM, or app over the web or serial port
- Non-Volatile Memory and Real-Time Clock
- Two USB ports; Virtual COM to PC, ASCOM or planetarium program
- Port E - future high-res encoders Port F - multi-function serial; A/D I/O
- Firmware upgrade via internet
- PEC correction
- Auto-Guide port (TTL)
- Dual 12~18V DC input/output (1.5A)
The CPU on the Gemini 2 System uses a mounted PC board as its base. This is a proven set up and is one of the most reliable in the field today. The main board has auto guider and accessory ports for full remote control (via the web) of the system from a computer from anywhere in the world. The Gemini 2 uses a Meade LX200 inspired command set. Clock and location information can be updated through a Losmandy GPS accessory that is sold separately.
