Losmandy GM8 German equatorial mount with field tripod.

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Losmandy GM8 German equatorial mount with field tripod

1.499,00 EUR
incl. 19 % Tax
excl. 17,50 EUR Shipping costs

Description

Instruments by Scott Losmandy enjoy an excellent reputation for their quality and precision. Teleskop-Service is authorized Losmandy dealer - we do not only offer good prices but also the necessary service and knowledge. If you have any questions to Losmandy products and prices, please feel free to contact us: info@teleskop-service.de

Losmandy GM8 Gemini - German equatorial mount with field tripod and GoTo System

The Losmandy GM8 accepts up to approx. 15 kgs payload. With its compact design and the moderate weight of 11 kgs, this mount is versatile useable for mobile astro photography.

Locking the R.A. and Dec axis is not necessary due to adjustable friction clutches. No need for an annoying search for locking levers in the dark.

Telescope connection is provided by D-size dovetail bars - we offer a wide range of accessories for this sturdy system.

Scope of delivery:
- Mount head with precision worm gears, without motors
- Field tripod
- 1x 7 lbs counterweight

(Delivery without digital drive system)

Technical details:

Weight / Payload	Head approx. 11kgs Payload approx. 15kgs
Tripod	Height adjustable 66cm - 105cm
Latitude range	0° - 64°
Setting circle RA	laser engraved - 6´ division
Setting circle Dec	laser engraved - 2° division
Axes	36mm diameter, with bearings
Worm gear	69mm diameter - 180 teeth

Telescope mounting:

Direct link to dovetail bars and other accessories

Astro photography:

Here, we recommend the reknown FS2 GoTo system by Astroelectronic. It is a very versatile controller that can be combined with a variety of high-quality stepper motors and other accessories.

The FS2 and suitable motor kits:

FS2

The FS2 is offered in three different versions according to the desired maximum slew speed

Escap Motor

Suitable ESCAP RA/Dek. Motor kits with and without CNC machined housings:
Link to the FS2 and its accessories

We recommend following products:

FS2 30V 870,00 EUR* * excl.Shipping costs GoTo stepper motor control FS2 - 9-30V version	FS2 12V 820,00 EUR* * excl.Shipping costs GoTo stepper motor control FS2 - 9-15V version	FS2 40V 1.170,00 EUR* * excl.Shipping costs GoTo stepper motor control FS2 - 12-40V version
FS2-LO-EC 710,00 EUR* * excl.Shipping costs ESCAP Schrittmotorset for Losmandy G11 and GM8 w/ CNC housings	FS2-LO-E 510,00 EUR* * excl.Shipping costs ESCAP stepper motor kit for Losmandy G11 and GM8

Finder & Accessories:

LOPS

182,00 EUR*

* excl.Shipping costs

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