GEM28 German EQ Mount with iPolar, Hard Case, and 1.75" LiteRoc Tripod
iOptron
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The iOptron GEM28 is a ultra-portable German equatorial mount engineered for both visual observation and astrophotography, combining a lightweight 10-pound design with impressive 28-pound payload capacity for an exceptional 2.8 mount-to-payload ratio. This package includes the integrated iPolar electronic polar finder for accurate alignment even when the pole star is obscured, a Go2Nova 8409 controller with 212,000 object database and GoToNova technology, a durable 1.75" LiteRoc stainless steel tripod, and a hard carrying case. With a latitude range of 10° to 70°, the GEM28 is ideal for global travel and features precision stepper motors, synchronous belt transmission, built-in Wi-Fi, and recordable permanent periodic error correction for consistent long-exposure astrophotography.
Specifications
| Tripod Leg Sections | Two sections (1.75" upper, 1.5" lower) |
| Payload Capacity | 28 lb |
| Slew Speeds Available | 9 |
| Periodic Error Correction | PPEC (Permanent) |
| Object Database | 212000 |
| RA/DEC Shaft Diameter | 30 mm |
| Power Input | 12 V |
| GoTo Controller | Go2Nova 8409 |
| Hard Case Included | ✓ |
| Latitude Range | 10° |
| Drive Gears | 144-tooth, 88mm Diameter (RA and DEC) |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, King, User-Defined |
| Tripod Type | LiteRoc Stainless Steel |
| Mount Weight | 10 lb |
| Drive System | Synchronous Belt Transmission |
| Motor Resolution | 0.17″ |
| Connectivity | Built-in Wi-Fi, USB, ST-4 Autoguider Port, HBX Port |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Polar Scope | iPolar Electronic Polar Finder |
| Motor Type | Precision Stepper with Encoders |
| Worm Gears | Brass |
| Dovetail Mount | Vixen-Style |
| Mount-to-Payload Ratio | 2.8 |
| Maximum Slew Speed | 6° |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.75 in |
| Power Supply | 110 V |