Description:
Unnecessary bulk has been eliminated giving the GEM45 an incredible 2.5 payload to mount weight ratio.
This compact 17.5 pound mount can accurately target and track an object with up to 45 pounds of equipment on board.
With its integrated electronic polar scope (iPolarTM), polar alignment is child's play, even when the North Star is obscured.
The large levers of the quick-attach system make gear placement easy, even when wearing gloves.
The GEM45's advanced internal cable management system prevents cable snagging.
A 6" dual mount accommodates Losmandy and Vixen style dovetail plates.
GEM45EC mounts use reliable stepper motor drive systems with low-power technology.
If you are looking for ultra-precise tracking, the GEM45EC, with its high-resolution encoding, provides a PE
The new 1.75" LiteRoc tripod offers rock-solid stability in a lighter, more compact package.
A library of over 212,000 objects with stellar identification, GPS, Wi-Fi (requires optional iStarFi adapter) are some of the most desirable standard features on a GEM45 mount.
Features:
- German equatorial mount with innovative features
- Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
- Maximum payload of 20 kg (45 lbs) with a mount weight of only 7.9 kg (17.5 lbs)
- Easy-to-use quick-release clutches
- Integrated iPolarTM electronic polar finder
- Low periodic error (
- Real-time periodic error correction (RPEC)
- Precision stepper motor for precise GOTO and accurate tracking
- Go2Nova® handheld controller with advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO technology and integrated heater
- Integrated ST-4 autoguidance port
- 32-channel global positioning system (GPS)
- USB communication port
- Cable management system
- Double dovetail mount Losmandy D & Vixen of 6
- All-metal, CNC machined with red/black anodization
- Optional WiFi for control of the mount via SmartPhone/Tablet/Computer
- New LiteRoc 1.75" tripod with improved stability and locking legs
- Hard case included
- NEW TheSky Imaging edition subsidized by iOptron
Product Contents:
- Mount iOptron® GEM45EC (#7620ECA, high precision model with red gear switches)
- Go2Nova® hand controller
- One 11 lb (5 kg) counterweight
- Stainless steel counterweight shaft
- Internal iPolar electronic polar indicator
- GEM45 GPS module
- AC adapter (100V-240V)
- 2X coiled control cable (6P6C RJ11 to RJ11, straight cable)
- USB cable
- 1.75" LiteRoc tripod with enhanced stability and leg lock
- Aluminum carrying case
- Quick Start Guide
Technical details:
- Mount: German equatorial mount
- Maximum payload*: 20 kg (45 lbs), without counterweight
- Mount weight: 7.9 kg (17.5 lbs)
- Payload/Mount weight: 2.53
- Frame Material: All metal, CNC machined
- Exterior Finish: Red/Black Anodized
- Latitude Adjustment Range: 14º ~ 68º Latitude Adjustment Range: 14º ~ 68º Azimuth Adjustment Range: 14º ~ 68
- Azimuth Adjustment Range: ± 6º Azimuth Adjustment Range: ± 6º Azimuth Adjustment Range: ± 6º
- Tracking accuracy (PE)**
- PEC: Real time PEC (RPEC)
- Period: 400 sec
- Worm Wheel Diameter: Φ17mm, Brass
- Worm Wheel Straight Ascension: Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash
- Declination Worm Wheel: Φ110mm, 216 teeth, zero backlash
- Straight Ascension shaft shaft: Φ45mm steel
- Declination shaft axis: Φ45mm steel
- Right Ascension Bearings: Φ68mm
- Declination bearings: Φ68mm
- Counterweight shaft: Φ28X280mm, stainless steel (1.2 kg)
- Counterweight: 11lbs (5kg) X1
- Motor: Precision stepper motor, 1.8°/128X microstepping
- Motor resolution: 0.08 arcsec (200 PPS)
- Transmission: Synchronous belt
- Hand-held controller: Go2Nova® HC, 8-line, 21-character LCD
- Star database: 212,000+, star identification
- Power supply: DC 12V, 5A (5.5mm/2.5mm plug)
- Adapter: AC 100V ~ 240V (included)
- Consumption: 0.6A(Tracking), 0.9A(GOTO)
- Power off memory: Yes
- Polarimeter: Internal electronic polarimeter iPolar TM
- Meridian processing: Stop (0-20° step), flip
- Zero position: Automatic zero search
- 6" dovetail mount: Losmandy-D and Vixe dual mount
- Maximum slew rate: 4.5°/sec (1080X)
- Guiding port: ST-4
- Communication port: USB
- GPS: Yes
- External WiFi (optional)
- Cable management: DC12V (3A), ST4,USB
- 1.75" (~8 kg) stainless steel tripod, or optional Tri-pier
- Hard case included
- Operating Temperature: -10ºC ~ 40ºC
