Losmandy's G11 Motorized EQ Mount provides users with a powerful platform built to support and move larger optical tube assemblies (OTAs). With a total payload capacity of 100 pounds, the head will comfortably carry 40 pounds of counterweights, leaving a hefty 60-pound capacity for OTAs and accessories. All the hardware is made of stainless steel to handle the weight and resist wear over years of use, while a dual dovetail saddle will accept the common Vixen-series plates and the larger Losmandy D-series plates. A dual-axis DC servo motor is reversible for use in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is powered by the included 12 VDC car/vehicle power adapter. Supporting the head and OTA is an adjustable-height aluminum tripod that accommodates a wide variety of users.
While this mount configuration does not have full GoTo capabilities, once you polar align the mount and manually navigate to your subject, the controller will track it across the right ascension all night. Your OTA mounts via a Vixen/Losmandy dual dovetail saddle, and an adjustable-height aluminum tripod supports all the gear. Use the included hand controller to move the scope for navigating and to track celestial objects. Since near- and deep-sky objects appear to move at different speeds, the controller features celestial, king, solar, and lunar rate tracking speeds, in addition to multiple slew speeds. An integrated autoguider port adds to the mount's usability.
- Machined aluminum and stainless steel
- Scratch-resistant and reflection-limiting black anodized finish
- Stainless steel hardware resists wear
- 60 lb payload capacity to handle large OTAs and accessories
- Altitude adjustment range: 6-68° with locking tangent arm
- Laser-engraved latitude scale in 2° increments
- Single knob azimuth control with ±8.5° travel
- Dual dovetail saddle accepts large Losmandy D-series or smaller Vixen-series plates
- Removable 1.25"-diameter stainless steel counterweight shaft with 21 lb counterweight
- Tiltable control panel for easy access
- Distance from the top of the tripod to the dec/RA junction, at 34°, is 10"
- Distance from the dec/RA junction to the top of the saddle is 7"
- Head weight: 33 lbs
- 12 VDC, 500mA power requirement
- Motors:
- Dual-axis DC servo motor
- 0.5 arcsec per step
- Reversible motors for use in Northern and Southern Hemispheres
- Gears:
- All stainless steel hardware
- Clutch-release levers for manual use
- 3.75"-diameter needle thrust bearing
- 2"-diameter needle thrust bearing
- Two 1.5"-diameter needle bearings
- 360-tooth, 5.625"-diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear
- Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground brass worm
- Right ascension and declination reversing switches
- Three guiding rates: 30%, 50%, and 2x sidereal rate
- Three setting rates: 4x, 8x, 16x sidereal rate
- Tracking rates: sidereal, king, solar, lunar
- Periodic Error Correction (PEC) programs out drive errors for more accurate long-term tracking
- Programmable declination backlash compensation programs out play in motor and axis gears to prevent backlash when motors stop for more precise viewing
- Control panel dimmer allows user to minimize light signature to protect night-adjusted vision
- Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation
- Auto-guider port
- Runs on 12 VDC, 500mA power from included power adapter
- Durable machined aluminum alloy
- Scratch-resistant and reflection-limiting black anodized finish
- Adjustable height: 33 to 48"
- Removable leg design for easy transporting
- Weight: 35 lbs