GEM28 German EQ Mount with iPolar and 1.75" LiteRoc Tripod
iOptron
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The iOptron GEM28 is a compact, ultra-portable German equatorial mount engineered for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, weighing only 10 lbs while supporting payloads up to 28 lbs. This exceptional 2.8:1 weight-to-payload ratio features synchronous belt drive transmission, integrated iPolar electronic polar finder scope for accurate alignment even without visible Polaris, and GoToNova technology with 212,000-object database. The included LiteRoc stainless steel tripod with 1.75" diameter legs and die-cast accessory tray provides excellent rigidity and stability for field imaging and observation at latitudes from 10° to 70°.
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IOptron GEM28 Go-To German Equatorial Mount With Ipolar And Literoc Tripod
$1,598.00
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GEM28 German EQ Mount with iPolar and 1.75" LiteRoc Tripod
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$1,598.00
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Mount GEM28 GoTo iPolar LiteRoc
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€1,699.00
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Specifications
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 28 lb |
| DEC Shaft Diameter | 30 mm |
| Tripod Type | LiteRoc Stainless Steel |
| Latitude Range | 10° |
| Tripod Weight | 10.6 kg |
| Structure Material | CNC Machined and Cast Metal |
| Encoder Resolution | 0.17″ |
| iPolar Field of View | 13° |
| Declination Drive Gear | 144 teeth, 88mm diameter |
| Counterweight Included | 10 lb |
| iPolar Resolution | 30″ |
| Dovetail Type | Vixen-Style |
| Mount Weight | 10 lb |
| RA Shaft Diameter | 30 in |
| iPolar Alignment Precision | 30″ |
| Permanent PEC | ✓ |
| Hand Controller | Go2Nova 8409 |
| Motor Type | Stepper Motors with Encoders |
| Mount type | German Equatorial GoTo |
| Right Ascension Drive Gear | 144 teeth, 88mm diameter |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.75 in |
| Slew Speed Maximum | 6° |
| Object Database Library | 212000 |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi, USB, ST-4 Autoguider Port |