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Losmandy G-11 Mount with Tripod and Gemini GoTo System

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Losmandy G-11 Mount with Tripod and Gemini GoTo System

Shown with optional clutch levers

If you're looking for this Losmandy G-11 mount, then you are already familar with its legendary reputation. If you're notyou should be. In long-exposure astrophotography your telescope's mount plays a critical role in your results. Look to the Losmandy G-11 Mount to deliver outstanding reliability and craftsmanship.

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 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.

    TRIPOD

  • All machined aluminum, black anodized, powder coated.

  • Tripod height, adjustable from 33 - 48

  • Removable leg design for easy transporting.

  • Tripod weight 35 lbs.

    DUAL-AXIS ELECTRONICS:

  • Diamond push button pattern.

  • R.A. and DEC. reversing switches.

  • Three guiding rates; 30%, 50% and 2x sidereal rate.

  • Three setting rates; 4x, 8x, 16x sidereal rate.

  • Quartz tracking rates: sidereal, solar, lunar, king.

  • Periodic Error Correction (PEC).

  • Programmable DEC. Backlash Compensation (TVC).

  • Control panel dimmer.

  • Accepts auto-guider systems.

  • Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation.

  • 12 volt DC - 500ma power use.

  • Tiltable control panel for easy access.

  • Small hand control box for comfortable use.

    All heights are to top of tripod. Add 10 @ 34 degrees to center of Dec.-R.A. junction. Add 7 from Dec.-R.A. junction to top of saddle.

    Brand: Losmandy
    Telescope Accessories Series: Equatorial Mounts
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