Losmandy GM811G
Specifications: RA & DEC Axis
- All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
- All stainless steel hardware.
- One 2.100” diameter needle thrust bearing.
- One 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing.
- Two 1.500” diameter needle bearings.
- 2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth.
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
- Variable slip clutch, both axes. One knob per axis design.
- Porter Slip Ring Design
- 1.250” diameter aluminum shafts.
- Through the axis polar scope mounting, works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional.
- Instrument Weight Capacity 30-40 lbs (depending on length of optical tube)
- Equatorial head weight 21 lbs.
Altitude Adjustments
Fully locking, unique tangent arm design altitude adjustment, 0-68 degrees, large knob for easy alignment. Laser engraved latitude scale in 2 degree increments.
Azimuth Adjustments
Single knob azimuth control, bi-directional +/- 8.5 degree.
Setting Circle
3.500” diameter laser engraved setting circles, 6 minute R.A. / 2 degrees DEC. R.A. circle engraved for Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
Saddle Plate
Dovetail saddle-plate fits both "D" Losmandy Style Dovetail or Vixen Style Dovetail. Allows for the interchanging of any tube assembly-reduces need for DEC. weights.
Worm Drive
2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth. Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm. *(image shown with worm cover plate removed)
Counterweight Shaft
Removable stainless steel 1-1/4 inch diameter weight shaft w/safety knob. 7 lb counterweight. 11 lb and 21 lb extra counterweights available.
Folding LW Tripod Option
All machined aluminum, black anodized Tripod height, adjustable from 27” - 43” Folding leg design for easy transporting. Tripod weight 15 lbs.
DRIVE ELECTRONIC GEMINI 2 GOTO
GEMINI 2 GOTO ELECTRONICS (G)
- Full Color Graphic Touch Screen clearly displays all functions.
- Classic four-button pattern for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on both the touch screen and tactile membrane on the rear.
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC).
- Programmable DEC. Backlash Compensation (TVC).
- Control panel dimmer, Day and Night Modes.
- Accepts auto-guider systems.
- Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation.
- Tiltable control panel for easy access.
- Stand Alone System. No PC required
- Ethernet 10/100 with full IP function permits operation from anywhere using a browser, ASCOM, or app over the web or Serial Port
- DC Servos for imporved accuracy with higher torque than steppers
- Non-Volatile Memory and Real-Time Clock
- English, German, French & Spanish displays
- Over 40,000 objects
- USB ports; Virtual COM to PC, ASCOM or planetarium program.
- Firmware upgrade via internet
- Auto Guide Port (TTL)
- Dual 12-18V DC input/output (3.0A)
Technical Specification
- Full Color Graphic Touch Screen clearly displays all functions.
- Classic four-button pattern for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on both the touch screen and tactile membrane on the rear.
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC).
- Programmable DEC. Backlash Compensation (TVC).
- Control panel dimmer, Day and Night Modes.
- Accepts auto-guider systems.
- Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation.
- Tiltable control panel for easy access.
- Stand Alone System. No PC required
- Ethernet 10/100 with full IP function permits operation from anywhere using a browser, ASCOM, or app over the web or Serial Port
- DC Servos for imporved accuracy with higher torque than steppers
- Non-Volatile Memory and Real-Time Clock
- English, German, French & Spanish displays
- Over 40,000 objects
- USB ports; Virtual COM to PC, ASCOM or planetarium program.
- Firmware upgrade via internet
- Auto Guide Port (TTL)
- Dual 12-18V DC input/output (3.0A)
In the Box
GM8G Equatorial Head
Gemini 2 GoTo
Counterweight Shaft
Folding LW Tripod
7 lbs Counterweight
Manual & Warranty
Losmandy 1-Year Warranty
Losmandy GM8 Manual
Losmandy Gemini 2 Quick Start Guide
Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Your Losmandy Equatorial Mount for use with PHD2 Guiding
Losmandy Mount Comparison Chart
