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G-11 Equatorial Mount - G-11 G

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G-11 Equatorial Mount - G-11 G is a GoTo equatorial mount for heavier or observatory-class deep-sky rigs.

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G-11 Equatorial Mount - G-11 G

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$3,795.00

Specifications

Mount

Mount type
GoTo German equatorial mount
Payload capacity
60 lb Equatorial head weight 33 lb
Mount weight
33 lb

Capacity

Payload-to-weight ratio
1.8:1

Electronics

Controller
Computerized GoTo control

Astrophotography Fit

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

G-11 Equatorial Mount - G-11 G is a premium 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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$3,795.00
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Updated 5/14/2026
View Offer - $3,795.00