{"id":32818,"date":"2025-11-07T14:19:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T13:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=32818"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:11:03","slug":"ioptron-gem28-mount-goto-ipolar-literoc","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-gem28-montering-goto-ipolar-literoc\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron GEM28 Mount GoTo iPolar LiteRoc"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOptron GEM28 Mount GoTo iPolar LiteRoc: German GoTo mount with iPolar on LiteRoc tripod<\/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 model combines the built-in iPolar electronic polar finder with the heavy-duty LiteRoc tripod: precise alignment via laptop on the most stable base in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it the most complete GEM28 photography kit without encoder.<\/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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iPolar plus LiteRoc<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The iPolar camera in the polar axis shows the celestial pole on your laptop and calculates using date, time, and atmospheric refraction. Within minutes, the mount is aligned exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thick LiteRoc legs dampen vibrations faster than the standard tripod, which is immediately visible in images taken at longer focal lengths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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