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iOptron GEM28-EC Encoder

US$ 2,649.25

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GEM28-EC Equatorial mount with encoder, periodic error +/- 0.3"

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The GEM28-EC mount takes the place of the popular Ieq30 pro and improves many features; thanks to the legacy of the older sister GEM45 it was possible to have a classic German frame with a weight of only 4.5kg and with a maximum load of 12.7kg, a ratio between weight and payload of 2.8x ( up to 15kg load in version with 1.75 "Literock tripod)
Now present in all iOptron mounts the convenient Quick-lock axis lock that always guarantees a perfect zero back-lash coupling between crown and VSF.
The connection to the pc takes place via USB or Wifi port and thanks to the iOptron Ascom commander it will be possible to control the mount with your pc even from a distance!
The GotoNova 8409 pointing computer contains a catalog of 212,000 objects and the real-time correction system for periodic error!
The GEM28-EC has an innovative AR encoder that allows a real-time correction of the periodic error by reducing it to a value of less than 0.3 arcsec of RMS and allows you to take photographs of a few minutes without autoguiding on medium / short focal lengths or obtain perfectly guided poses with telescopes up to 10 / 11kg in weight and with focal lengths over 1500mm! Autoguiding is possible via the Ascom protocol, by connecting the mount to the PC, or with the ST4 port.
Even the small GEM28-EC is equipped with the iPolar electronic polar scope, an ultra-precise pole alignment system that can be used even if the Polaris is not perfectly visible!

Technical features:

  • - ideal for astrophotography with instruments up to 10 / 11kg in weight
  • - maximum load 15kg and weight of only 4.5kg (for the head)
  • - coupling between VSF and crown by means of a pre-loaded spring with Quick-Lock system
  • - 88mm diameter crowns and 144 teeth with zero back-lash
  • - Latitude adjustment from 10 ° to 60 °
  • - version with low consumption stepper motors (0,5ah tracking, 0,8ah goto)
  • - New electronics and controllers derived from the GEM45
  • - iPolar electronic telescope
  • - Stationing routine if the North Star is not visible
  • - Go2Nova® 8409 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
  • - Real Time correction of the periodic error <0.3 arcsec RMS
  • - ST4 port
  • - USB port for updating the mount and connecting to the PC
  • - Integrated Wifi module
  • - Optional external GSP
  • - Optional external iGuider
  • - 1.75 "Literock steel tripod
  • - CNC aluminum Vixen clamp
  • - Metal tensioner


The contents of the box:

  • GEM28-EC mount
  • 1.75 "tripod
  • 4.7kg counterweight
  • Suitcase
  • Push-button panel, cables and power supply

Additional Information

Additional Information

ManufactureriOptron
NameiOptron GEM28-EC Encoder
MPNiopgem28ec
EANN/A
Warranty2 Years
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Mount typeGo-To Equatorial

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