Losmandy GM-8 Gemini 2 Equatorial Mount, 11RA/8DEC, FHD Tripod

Includes Equatorial Head, 11RA/8DEC, Gemini 2 Go-To, Counterweight Shaft, 11 LB Counterweight, Folding Heavy Duty Tripod

GM811GT Features

• Photographic instrument weight capacity 50 lbs
• Low temperature operation: 0 F
• Equatorial Head Weight 27 lbs
• Removable counterweight shaft with safety stop; 1.25" diameter
• Includes one 11 lb weight
• Saddle plate works with both Losmandy Style and Vixen Dovetail
• Dovetail plate drops in and locks allowing for interchanging of any tube assembly - reduces the need for DEC weights.
• All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
• All stainless steel hardware.
• Variable slip clutch one knob per axis design.
• Through the axis polar scope mounting, works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional.
• 7 lb and 21 lb extra counterweights available

SPECIFICATION: R.A. AXIS

• All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
• All stainless steel hardware.
• One 3.750” diameter needle thrust bearing.
• One 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing.
• Two 1.500” diameter needle bearings.
• 5.625” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 360 tooth.
• Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
• Variable slip clutch one knob per axis design.
• 1.250” diameter stainless steel shaft.

SPECIFICATION: 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 one knob design.
• Porter Slip Ring Design
• 1.250" diameter aluminum shafts.