Astro-Physics 1600GTO with Standard Encoders
Astro-Physics
1600GTO German Equatorial Mount - Encoders - Standard Temperature is an observatory-class GoTo mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.
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- $20,400.00
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Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- GoTo German equatorial mount
- Drive system
- 10.3" (262 mm), 225 tooth aluminum
- Payload capacity
- 220 lb (100 kg)
- Latitude range
- 0 to 78 degrees
Motion
- Slew rate
- 5 degrees / second
- Periodic error
- +/- 2.5 arc seconds or less in one worm cycle (6.4 minutes); native, prior to any error correction
- Encoder
- Absolute encoder option on both axes
Electronics
- Controller
- Astro-Physics GTO control system
- Power
- Nominal 12 volt DC supply at minimum of 5 amps continuous
Mechanical
- Tripod / pier
- 9.775" (248.3 mm) Base. The base is an integral part of the mount and azimuth adjuster.
- Interface
- Suitable mounting plates
Astrophotography Fit
A heavy-payload mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
1600GTO German Equatorial Mount - Encoders - Standard Temperature is a flagship observatory-class GoTo mount for computerized tracking and guiding.
For long-exposure astrophotography, use a conservative imaging payload. The telescope, camera, guide hardware, dew heaters, dovetails, and cables all count, and guiding performance matters more than the catalog payload number.
Observatory-class mounts ask for a pier, software integration, and careful commissioning; they are not casual grab-and-go hardware.
Best paired with
- Autoguided refractors or corrected reflectors within conservative payload limits
- Stable tripod or pier and balanced counterweights
- Computer or hand-controller workflow with good polar alignment
Not recommended for
- Payloads at the rated maximum for imaging
- Users who need an airline-portable rig above all else
- Long focal length work without guiding and careful balance
Where To Buy
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| Retailer | Price | Availability | View Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starizona Starizona | $18,950.00 | In stock Updated 5/13/2026 | View Offer - $18,950.00 |
| Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics | $20,400.00 | In stock Updated 5/14/2026 | View Offer - $20,400.00 |