{"id":32817,"date":"2025-11-07T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32817"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:03","slug":"ioptron-gem28-1-5-inch-mount-accualign-tripod","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-gem28-1-5-inch-montering-accualign-tripod\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron GEM28 1.5\u2033 Mount AccuAlign Tripod"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron GEM28\u00a01.5″ Montering\u00a0AccuAlign\u00a0Tripod: Duitse GoTo-montering met optische poolzoeker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The iOptron GEM28 is a classic German equatorial GoTo mount with a payload capacity of 28 lbs (12.7 kg), excluding counterweights, at a weight of only 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Its latitude range of 10 to 70 degrees makes it suitable for all of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This mount combines with the illuminated AccuAlign optical polar scope and the 1.5-inch stainless steel tripod: a complete setup for visual observation and astrophotography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vixen saddle accepts refractors up to approximately 5 inches, compact astrographs, and Newtonians with standard dovetail mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GoTo with 212,000 objects<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Go2Nova 8409 hand controller contains a database of over 212,000 objects. After alignment, the mount automatically slews to planets, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies, keeping them precisely in view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Via the built-in WiFi, you can also control the mount with iOptron Commander or planetarium software; ASCOM support enables full computer control. An ST-4 port is ready for autoguiding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Smooth and precise mechanics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Stepper motors with belt drive move both axes smoothly and evenly. The periodic error remains below plus or minus 10 arcseconds and can be further reduced with recordable PPEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gear couplings lock with a positive click and can also be operated with gloves. The Vixen saddle accepts dovetail rails as standard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Classic German design<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The GEM mounting works well in our northern latitudes and feels immediately familiar to anyone who has worked with an EQ mount before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The device operates on 12 V DC. For field use, a 12 V cable for the car battery is a practical addition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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