Explore Scientific 0456000 Losmandy G-11 PMC-Eight GoTo Tripod

EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC LOSMANDY G-11 PMC-Eight GOTO Mount has a completely new Goto control system developed according to US military standards. It consists of a robust WiFi controller unit, which provides all the necessary interfaces. The NEMA 16 stepper motors are connected directly to this unit by cable and an ST-4 compatible Autoguider interface is also available. The controller also supports micro-step operation to ensure precise tracking. Power is supplied via 12 V direct current and the current consumption is max. 2.0 ampere at full load. Tablets, notebooks or desktop PCs can be used for WiFi control of the mount, with at least 7" (17.5cm) display, Wi-Fi function and operating system WIN8.1, WIN10, iOS or Android 4.4 and higher. THE SPECIALLY developed APP ExploreStars offers a graphically very successful user interface. Thus, the currently possible alignment stars for the initialization of the controller and also all celestial objects of the database are displayed as a star map with additional text information. All of these objects can be easily viewed and selected. The heart of the controller unit consists of a completely autonomous 2-channel multi-processor with 8 CPUs and a WiFi Ethernet 10/100 adapter with IP function, which enables the operation from everywhere via browser, ASCOM, APP or via serial connection. The name Open Goto also promises to be able to write its own firmware and load it into the controller unit. This makes it possible to make individual adjustments to the device functions and also to create your own object lists, etc.

Scott Lomandy is the manufacturer of this worldwide very popular G-11 telescope mount. Scott Losmandy has allowed us to equip this mount with our newly developed Explore Scientific PMC-Eight GoTo system and distribute it as a complete package.

Also included is the Losmandy G11 axle extension. This allows the mount to be moved far beyond the Meridian position without hitting the engine housing. In addition, the axis cross can be divided for easier transport.

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