iOptron GEM28 Go-To German Equatorial Mount With iPolar And 1.5" Tripod
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iOptron GEM28 Go-To German Equatorial Mount With iPolar And 1.5" Tripod is a GoTo equatorial mount for guided astrophotography rigs.
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Specifications
Mount
- Mount type
- GoTo German equatorial mount
- Drive system
- 600 sec
- Payload capacity
- 28 lb (12.7 kg)
- Mount weight
- 10 lb (4.5 kg) head
- Counterweight
- Φ20X200mm (M16), Stainless Steel
- Latitude range
- 10º ~ 70º
Capacity
- Payload-to-weight ratio
- 2.8:1
Motion
- Slew rate
- 1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(6º/sec)
- Periodic error
- <±12 arcsec
- Encoder
- The standard equipment dual-axis stepper motors with encoders provide 0
Electronics
- Controller
- Go2Nova GoTo control with iPolar option
- Power
- 12V DC, 5A
Mechanical
- Tripod / pier
- 1.5" Stainless Steel (5 kg)
Astrophotography Fit
A general-purpose GoTo mount that should be chosen by realistic imaging payload, not headline capacity alone.
iOptron GEM28 Go-To German Equatorial Mount With iPolar And 1.5" Tripod 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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