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Explore Scientific EXOS 2 GT Equatorial Mount With PMC-Eight GoTo Computer Drive

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Explore Scientific EXOS 2 GT Equatorial Mount With PMC-Eight GoTo Computer Drive is a GoTo equatorial mount for guided astrophotography rigs.

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Explore Scientific EXOS 2 GT Equatorial Mount With PMC-Eight GoTo Computer Drive

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$999.99

Specifications

Mount

Mount type
EXOS2-GT GoTo German equatorial mount
Payload capacity
28 lb imaging / 40 lb visual
Mount weight
13.4 lb head; 30 lb total without counterweights

Capacity

Payload-to-weight ratio
3:1

Electronics

Controller
PMC-Eight / ExploreStars GoTo control

Mechanical

Tripod / pier
2 in stainless-steel tripod

Astrophotography Fit

A general-purpose GoTo mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.

Explore Scientific EXOS 2 GT Equatorial Mount With PMC-Eight GoTo Computer Drive is a midrange GoTo equatorial 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.

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

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