GEM28 EQ Mount with AccuAlign, Hard Case, and 1.75" Tripod
iOptron
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The iOptron GEM28 is a compact, ultra-portable German equatorial GoTo mount engineered for both visual observation and astrophotography, weighing just 10 pounds while supporting up to 28 pounds of payload—an exceptional 2.8:1 mount-to-payload ratio. Featuring the advanced GoToNova GOTO technology with a 212,000-object database, built-in WiFi connectivity, an AccuAlign optical polar scope with dark-field illumination, and Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC), this mount delivers precise pointing and accurate tracking suitable for small to medium refractors, catadioptrics, and reflectors. The complete package includes a hard carrying case and 1.75-inch LiteRoc stainless steel tripod for maximum portability and stability during imaging sessions at higher latitudes (10° to 70°).
Specifications
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Mount-to-Payload Ratio | 2.8 |
| GoTo Technology | GoToNova |
| Sky Object Database | 212000 |
| Counterweight Shaft Length | 8 mm |
| Includes Hard Case | ✓ |
| Mount Weight | 10 lb |
| Periodic Error | 10″ |
| Declination Shaft Diameter | 30 mm |
| Counterweight Weight | 10 lb |
| Payload Capacity | 28 lb |
| Maximum Slew Speed | 6° |
| Polar Scope Type | AccuAlign Optical Polar Scope |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova 8409 |
| Latitude Range | 10° |
| Tripod Type | LiteRoc Stainless Steel |
| Hand Controller Display | 4 |
| Right Ascension Shaft Diameter | 30 mm |
| RA Drive Gear | 144-tooth, 88mm diameter |
| ASCOM Compatible | ✓ |
| DEC Drive Gear | 144-tooth, 88mm diameter |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.75 in |
| WiFi | Built-in |
| Vixen Dovetail Saddle | ✓ |
| Stepper Motor Resolution | 0.17″ |
| ST-4 Auto-guiding Port | ✓ |
| USB Port | ✓ |