Losmandy GM-8 Equatorial Mount with Gemini II Go-To Computer

Name: Losmandy GM-8 Equatorial Mount with Gemini II Go-To Computer
Brand: Losmandy

Losmandy

Losmandy GM-8 Equatorial Mount with Gemini II Go-To Computer is a GoTo equatorial mount for guided astrophotography rigs.

mount premium

Best Current Offer

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In stock

$2,745.00

Specifications

Mount

Mount type: GoTo German equatorial mount
Payload capacity: 30 lb

Motion

Encoder: There are ports for future high-resolution encoders and a multi-function A/D I/O serial port

Electronics

Controller: Computerized GoTo control

Astrophotography Fit

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

Losmandy GM-8 Equatorial Mount with Gemini II Go-To Computer 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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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Astronomics Astronomics	$2,745.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $2,745.00

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