Losmandy GM811G Gemini 2 Equatorial Mount with Tripod
At a very generous 50 pounds, the Losmandy GM811G Equatorial Mount has almost twice the load capacity of the classic GM-8, and as always, it is one of the most precise and finely crafted telescope mounts available today. Made completely in the USA, the modular Losmandy GM811G GoTo Mount includes a G11 RA axis and a GM8 Dec axis, and the motors are "tucked in" for a more streamlined look. Precision machined from aluminum and stainless steel (no castings here!), this work-horse provides astrophotographers and visual astronomers alike with a solid platform and Gemini 2 computerized goto electronics for years of pleasure.
Losmandy GM811G Equatorial Mount Highlights:
- The Losmandy GM811 Gemini 2 Equatorial Mount has a 50 lb weight capacity
- Laser engraved latitude scales and setting circles
- The Losmandy GM811G weighs 27 lbs
- 0-68º latitude adjustment
- Ships with a OPW one-piece worm block on both axes
- Tucked in motors for streamlined look and easier transport
- 11RA axis: 5.625" diameter, 360 tooth, 7075 aluminum worm gear
- 8DEC axis: 2.812" diameter, 180 tooth, 7075 aluminum worm gear
- Includes Gemini II GoTo Electronics and hand control
- Includes the 27" - 43" adjustible height Losmandy LW Tripod
- The tripod has a folding leg design and weighs 15 lbs
Losmandy GM811G Specifications:
RA Axis:
- 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 teeth.
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
- Variable slip clutch. One knob per axis design.
- Porter Slip Ring Design
- 1.250” diameter stainless steel shafts.
- Through the axis, polar scope mounting works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional
- 360 degree DEC. axis rotation. Allowing for continuous photographing through the meridian
DEC Axis:
- All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
- All stainless steel hardware.
- One 2.100” diameter needle thrust bearing.
- One 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing.
- Two 1.500” diameter needle bearings.
- 2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 teeth.
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
- Variable slip clutch. One knob per axis design.
- 1.250” diameter aluminum shafts.
- Instrument Weight Capacity 50 lbs
- Equatorial head weight 27 lbs
Gemini 2 GoTo Electronics:
- 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 tactile membrane on the rear.
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC).
- Programmable DEC. Backlash Compensation (TVC).
- Control panel dimmer, Day and Night Modes.
- Accepts auto-guider systems.
- Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation.
- Tiltable control panel for easy access.
- 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
- DC Servos for improved accuracy with higher torque than steppers
- Non-Volatile Memory and Real-Time Clock
- English, German, French & Spanish displays
- Over 40,000 objects
- USB ports; Virtual COM to PC, ASCOM or planetarium program.
- Firmware upgrade via the internet
- Auto Guide Port (TTL)
- Dual 12-18V DC input/output (3.0A)
Losmandy LW Tripod:
- All machined aluminum, black anodized
- Tripod height, adjustable from 27" - 43"
- Extremely sturdy and rigid when assembled, for superior astrophotography
- Folding leg design for easy transporting
- Tripod (only) weight: 15 lb