G11 MOUNT WITH GEMINI 2 GOTO DRIVE SYSTEM
G11 MOUNT WITH GEMINI 2 GOTO DRIVE SYSTEM
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G11G | Equatorial Head, Gemini 2 Goto, Weight Shaft, Folding HD Tripod and 21 lb. weight. |
The Losmandy G11G Equatorial Mount is a robust astrophotography mount made in the USA. Here are its key features:
- Weight Capacity: It can handle up to 60 lbs for astrophotography.
- Construction: All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized. Stainless steel hardware.
- Bearings: Includes needle thrust bearings and ball bearing housed ground high precision brass worm.
- Tangent Arm Design: Unique altitude adjustment with a large knob for easy alignment.
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SPECIFICATION: R.A. / DEC. 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 tooth.
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
- One Piece Worm Block
- Spring Loaded Worm
- Variable slip clutch, both axes. 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.
- Instrument Weight Capacity 60 LBS
- Equatorial head weight 33 lbs.
Single knob azimuth control, bi-directional +/- 8.5 degree.
- Gemini 2 Go-To System: The Gemini II system provides full-color graphic touch screen control, periodic error correction, backlash compensation, and an online database of over 40,000 objects.
- Tripod: Comes with a folding HD tripod, adjustable from 33” to 48” in height.
The Gemini II system turns the G11 into a full go-to computerized mount, allowing precise tracking and easy object finding. It’s a great choice for serious astrophotographers!
GEMINI 2 GOTO ELECTRONICS (G)
- 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 internet
- Auto Guide Port (TTL)
- Dual 12-18V DC input/output (3.0A)
Removable stainless steel 1-1/4 inch diameter weight shaft w/safety knob.
21 lb counterweight.
7 lb and 11 lb extra counterweights available
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