Parallactic Mounts

The transportable GoTo mount # G281B1 weighs only 4.5 kg, but can carry telescopes up to 12.7 kg, it is suitable for astrophotography and observation.

• Proven design as German Equatorial Mount (GEM) for familiar operation without changeover
• High payload and minimum mount weight
• Ideal for both visual observation and astrophotography
• Low periodic error (< ± 10 arc seconds)
• Payload of 12.7 kg (28 lbs) with the mount-only weight of 4.5 kg (10 lbs)
• 10º 70° latitude operation
• Stepper motor with low power consumption
• Integrated optical polar scope AccuAlign
• Polar alignment routine for those who can?t see the Pole Star
• Go2Nova® 8409 controller with GOTONOVA® GOTO technology and hand controller with large LC display
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Deluxe LiteRoc tripod with 1.75" Stainless steel legs (7.5 kg)

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• Hard case in the scope of delivery

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.8 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 15.8 lbs (7.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• Optical encoders allow Realtime PEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.5 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 18 lbs (8.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy LiteRoc stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• High-precision stepper motors for precise positioning and tracking
• Optical encoders allow Realtime PEC
• PEC < 0.25 arcseconds (rms) due to Realtime PEC
• Go2Nova 8407+ hand controller with built-in heater
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

New: ready to mate with Intel® NUC minicomputer at the front of the dovetail saddle seamlessly with the cable management system

This compact GoTo mount has an incredible 2.5 payload to mount weight ratio, despite being fully fledged.

• German GoTo mount
• 45 lbs (20 kg) payload, 18 lbs (8.2 kg) weight, portable!
• Sturdy LiteRoc stainless steel tripod, 1.75" leg diameter
• Stepper motor drive with micro steps and PPEC
• up to 4.5 °/sec slew speed
• up to 20° past meridian until stop
• 212000+ objects database
• ASCOM and autoguider ports
• comes with GPS module
• universal 12 V power rating
• Vixen/Losmandy style saddle plate
• electronic pole finder iPolar

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (Vixen and Losmandy-D style)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Carrying case

Tripod not included

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Soft carrying case

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• iPolar
  
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Soft carrying case

This versatile mount combines low weight with high payload. Since no counterweights are required, it is particularly well suited for mobile use.

• Advanced harmonic drive technology
• Payload capacity of 13.5 kg with the mount weight of 3.7 kg
• CNC machined and cast metal body
• Unique friction brake to safely stop movement during a planned or unplanned power interruption
• 360 second gear period
• Permanent periodic error correction (PPEC)
• Go2Nova® hand controller with ~212,000 object database
• Cable management system, no hanging exterior cables to moving parts
• Dual saddle (vixen and losmandy-D styles)
• Built in zero position search
• Power down position and location memory
• Integrated ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in Wi-Fi (via hand controller)
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• iPolar electronic polarfinder
  
• Soft carrying case

• Carrying capacity up to 5 kg instrument weight
• Ideal for telephoto lenses and compact telescopes, such as William RedCat or TS Apos up to 70 mm aperture
• Built-in battery for field use with power supply for charging
• GoTo mount - control via smartphone or tablet or optional # 8410 handbox
• Servo motors with optical encoders in both axes for accurate tracking and precise positioning
• Autoguiding interface available (iGuider, no ST-4)
• Includes counterweight rod (20 mm diameter) and 1.35 kg counterweight for heavier instruments
• Including stainless steel tripod and pier extension - adaptation via 3/8" photo tripod thread
• Vixen / EQ5 style quick coupling