Product Description
GM811GT Features
Photographic instrument weight capacity 50 lbs
Low temperature operation: 0 F
Equatorial Head Weight 27 lbs
Removable counterweight shaft with safety stop; 1.25" diameter
Includes one 11 lb weight
Saddle plate works with both Losmandy Style and Vixen Dovetail
Dovetail plate drops in and locks allowing for interchanging of any tube assembly - reduces the need for DEC weights.
All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
All stainless steel hardware.
Variable slip clutch one knob per axis design.
Through the axis polar scope mounting, works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional.
7 lb and 21 lb extra counterweights available
SPECIFICATION: R.A. 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 Design.
Spring Loaded Worm
Variable slip clutch one knob per axis design.
1.250” diameter stainless steel shaft.
Fully locking, unique tangent arm design altitude adjustment, 0-68 degrees, large knob for easy alignment.
Laser engraved latitude scale in 2 degree increments.
Single knob azimuth control, bi-directional +/- 8.5 degree.
5.625” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 360 tooth.
Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
SPECIFICATION: DEC AXIS
All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
All stainless steel hardware.
One 2.100" diameter needle thrust bearing.
One 2.000" diameter needle thrust bearing.
Two 1.500” diameter needle bearings.
2.812" diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth.
Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
One Piece Worm Block Design.
Spring Loaded Worm
Variable slip clutch one knob design.
Porter Slip Ring Design
1.250" diameter aluminum shafts.
Dovetail saddle-plate fits both "D" Losmandy Style Dovetail or Vixen Style Dovetail. Allows for the interchanging of any tube assembly-reduces need for DEC. weights.
2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth.
Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
FOLDING LW TRIPOD OPTION
All machined aluminum, black anodized
Tripod height, adjustable from 27” - 43”
Folding leg design for easy transporting.
Tripod weight 15 lbs.
DRIVE ELECTRONIC GEMINI 2 GOTO
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 imporved 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)
Tech Details
Reviews
Pros:
- In general my PHD2 guiding performance has been in the .8" - 1.5" total RMS range, dependent upon seeing conditions.
- Gemini 2 is an excellent go-to system, the ethernet port makes it really handy to network in and control remotely via PC.
- You can tell that this is a well-machined mount, very impressed with the quality workmanship. The sound of the gear mesh is much more smooth & refined than the rough, ratchety noise of my CGEM.
- LW Tripod has performed well, though I was a bit confused if there was intended to be an accessory tray with bolt threads in the tripod's brace. I was also unclear if the brace was intended to lock somehow (after calling Losmandy I confirmed it is not).
- Combined weight of the GM811 mount + LW Tripod is an awesome option for folks with back issues who will be lugging their mount around assembled.
Cons:
- Balancing RA precisely is a bit tough other than using the back & forth push down method.
- I realize they're busy, but sometimes email support hasn't been very responsive, I ended up calling
- $ difference w/ CEM60, high cost (Posted on 10/7/2018)