iOptron GEM28 iPolar Mount with 1.5" Tripod

iOptron GEM28 iPolar Equatorial Mount + 1.5" Tripod – Used

Offered for sale as used equipment, this iOptron GEM28 German equatorial mount with an integrated iPolar electronic polar scope comes with a 1.5" stainless steel tripod, a hard carrying case for the mount and a soft transport bag for the tripod.

Compact and lightweight, the GEM28 is particularly suitable for travelling astronomers looking for a portable mount for visual observation and astrophotography.

With a mount head weighing just 4.5 kg and a payload capacity of 12.7 kg, it features an optimised design derived from the iOptron CEM series.

Equipment and accessories included

The package offered for sale includes:

• iOptron GEM28 equatorial mount.

• Integrated iPolar electronic polar scope.

• 1.5" stainless steel tripod.

• Hard carrying case for storing and transporting the mount.

• Soft carrying bag for the tripod.

The hard case helps protect the mount head during storage and transportation.

The soft carrying bag makes the tripod easier to transport and allows it to be stored separately.

Any additional accessories included with this used package should be confirmed directly with the owner.

Go2Nova GoTo system

Equipped with the Go2Nova 8409 system, the GEM28 provides a database of approximately 212,000 astronomical objects.

Its hand controller features a four-line LCD screen for selecting and pointing towards celestial objects.

The mount also includes built-in Wi-Fi and a USB connection for control from a compatible computer.

Integrated iPolar electronic polar alignment

The integrated iPolar electronic polar scope simplifies polar alignment.

It also allows polar alignment when Polaris is not directly visible, using the corresponding software and alignment procedure.

Equatorial mechanics and tracking

The GEM28 features a metal construction combining cast and CNC-machined components.

Its spring-loaded gear system and large quick-lock mechanisms make the axes easier to operate.

Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC) allows tracking corrections to be recorded.

The mount also includes an ST-4 autoguiding port.

Technical specifications

Mount

• Manufacturer: iOptron.

• Model: GEM28 iPolar.

• Condition category: used.

• Design: German equatorial mount.

• Payload capacity: 12.7 kg.

• Mount head weight: 4.5 kg.

• Latitude adjustment range: 10° to 70°.

• Manufacturer's stated periodic error: less than ±12 arcseconds.

• Construction: cast and CNC-machined metal.

• Gear system: spring-loaded.

• Axis locking: quick-lock mechanisms.

• Motors: stepper motors.

• Periodic error correction: PPEC.

GoTo and connectivity

• Polar scope: integrated electronic iPolar.

• Hand controller: Go2Nova 8409.

• Object database: approximately 212,000 objects.

• Display: four-line LCD.

• Pointing system: GoTo.

• Wireless connectivity: built-in Wi-Fi.

• Computer connection: USB.

• Autoguiding port: ST-4.

Tripod and transport

• Tripod: 1.5" stainless steel.

• Tripod weight: approximately 5 kg.

• Accessory tray: die-cast metal.

• Mount protection: hard carrying case.

• Tripod protection: soft transport bag.

Sale conditions

Private sale directly by the owner

This used equipment package is offered for sale directly by its current owner.

Astromanie.ch displays this listing for information purposes but does not handle the commercial transaction.

Asking price for the complete equipment package: CHF 800.

For further details regarding the equipment's condition, included accessories, payment, collection or shipping arrangements, please contact the owner directly.

Contact: jm@marad.ch

All sale arrangements are agreed directly between the owner and the buyer.