iOptron GEM28 with LiteRoc Tripod
Say hello to iOptron's latest and greatest in German equatorial mounts: the GEM28! Just like its older siblings, this bad boy is built for the wanderer in you. We're talking a featherlight 10 pounds that can lug around a whopping 28 pounds of gear. Yep, that's a 2.8 mount-to-payload weight ratio! How? We borrowed some cool engineering tricks from our CEM family.
So, you're into the classics, huh? These German EQ models are your jam, especially if you're stargazing from higher latitudes.
But we didn't stop at just slimming it down. We slapped on some wicked features for ease and functionality. Glove-friendly positive lock gear engagement? Check. Wi-Fi that connects like a dream? Yup. Recordable PEC training sessions? You betcha. And if you’re worried about precision, don’t. The GEM28 nails it with on-point pointing and tracking.
Tech-wise, this mount's got game. Thanks to the latest GOTONOVA® GOTO tech, we’re talking primo accuracy here. And get this: the Go2Nova® Hand Controller sports a 4-line LCD screen that makes finding celestial objects a breeze. Don't forget the ginormous library of 212,000 objects; you'll never run out of stuff to look at.
You want specs? Cool, here’s the nitty-gritty:
- Design: German equatorial, latitude sweet spot between 10° and 70°
- Usage: Awesome for both eyeballing and snapping pics
- Error Margin: Super low, less than ± 12 arc seconds
- Payload: 28 pounds, while the mount is a mere 10 pounds
- Material: CNC machined and cast metal
- Gear System: Spring-loaded, for smooth moves
- Gear Lock: Quick-lock clutches that are user-friendly
- Motor: Stepper type, doesn't guzzle power
- Polar Scope: AccuAlignTM calibrated
- Polar Alignment Help: In case the Pole Star’s shy
- Controller: Go2Nova® 8409 with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO tech
- Autoguiding: Integrated ST-4 port
- Wi-Fi: Built-in, 'cause we're living in the future
- USB Port: Firmware updates and computer control
- Tripod: LiteRoc in heavy-duty stainless steel, weighs 7.5kg
- Tripod Extras: Die-cast metal spreader and accessory tray
- Add-ons: Carrying case, 32-channel GPS, and iGuiderTM autoguiding system (#3360) are all optional but totally worth it.
What comes in the box? Or should I say boxes?
- Box 1: G281B-GEM28 Head w/ AccuAlign/Tray (G281B)
- Box 2: 8283-CEM26/GEM28 LiteRoc Tripod w/o Tray (C26/G28 LiteRoc)
So, what are you waiting for? The universe isn’t gonna explore itself!
Specifications
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