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Then press the DEC (up) button so indicator reads "Align telescope. I had been struggling for some time with a harmonic in my G11's periodic error that was not a integer multiple of the four minute worm period.

On principle, I like to make the Gemini 1 work, but I'd rather be taking pictures. The reason for this is that it 'bottoms out' and tightens against the RA shaft its self rather than seating against the RA tensioning knob. 5.625” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 360 tooth.

Once you understand the basics, it's not all that difficult to use and you can worry about more advanced operations after you've gained proficiency using the controller to point to planets and other catalog objects. Losmandy G-11 Gemini 1 HELP! Having used the mounts very extensively for both visual and Electronically Assisted Astronomy(EAA) with a variety of scope types ranging from an 80mm APO to a 14” Meade LX-200 I feel like I’m finally ready to talk about if the mount lived up to the expectations I had of its excellence.

Synchronize and Alignment are two different things. The reason for this is that have one permanently mounted in a roll-of-roof observatory.

Here are some of the things I've been doing with my G11 and Gemini. "AG port defect ? " I recently bought a Skyfi and iPad to use for GOTO functions.

PRICING DETAILS    -    Prices in US Dollars. Cardboard! The original set screws and replacement bolts. If you have a A: - (minus) then you have to move the mount counter-clockwise when looking down from above. Note that the shoulder on the polar scope does not insert fully into the hand knob. I have uploaded an Excel spreadsheet that allows you to calculate how the 76sec error comes about. Let’s dive in and see what these mounts are really all about. That I really like especially now that I have one of my g11’s permanently mounted. Would you be able to do full-blown astrophotography with it? 5.625” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 360 tooth.

The g8 mounts are rated for 40lb and the g11 is rated for 70lb.

Good to know. I hope you find them of some use. The gear attached to the worm has 75 teeth, the intermediate gear has 10 and 60 teeth, the servo motor has 18 teeth. Thanks. So it should have a longer life. At this point, I have used a dozen other mounts in this class that are made in China and none of them come close in the precision and finish of all the components.

• Setup, This advice is worth it. I just really enjoy that I can work on the mount myself, and have a manufacturer that is here in the USA that is willing to get you any replacement part that you may need all at a reasonable price! Community Forum Software by IP.BoardLicensed to: Cloudy Nights, I've used Gemini 1 for a few years and that took a while to understand. thanks comets), Setup - pick mount type (GM8, G11, Titan etc), set time, set location (or plug in a GPS dongle! I can carry out just the g11 but not with a scope or counterweight mounted on it. This is also true if you simply need to rebalance the scope or switch scopes. We're Your Connection To The Manufacturer: The net result is faster, more attentive service from the Manufacturer and an enhanced customer experience. I had a Gemini II system and it was in essence batter not cake.

However if you use the Gemini then you want the clutches quite tight to prevent slippage and loss of alignment. I will start off by talking about what I thought of the mount when I initially got it and progress to the work I have done on it and what I think of it now. Carrying capacity wise I had mounted a 60lb 14″ LX-200 on the g11 and it carried it well for both visual use and EAA. I've used the Gemini 1 for 12 years now and no longer recall how I learned how to use it.

I would apply pressure until the Allen key bent, but the bolt would turn so far then stop. Manufacturer's warranty period, if known. Polar scope reticule Allen key size = 0.9mm or 0.035 inch, Approximate Instrument bearing quality equivalence. Upgrade your Gemini 1 to the Gemini 2 to take advantage of the latest GoTo System from Losmandy, Since you already have the servo motors installed on your GM-8, G-11, Titan, or G9 mount, this upgrade is relatively easy.