The Losmandy GM8 is the smallest mount in the Losmandy range but it still boasts and impressive 30 - 40 lbs payload. Available only as the G version with the Gemini 2 GOTO system.
All machined aluminum and stainless steel, black anodized.
All stainless steel hardware.
One 2.100” diameter needle thrust bearing.
One 2.000” diameter needle thrust bearing.
Two 1.500” diameter needle bearings.
2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth.
Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
Variable slip clutch, both axes. One knob per axis design.
Porter Slip Ring Design
1.250” diameter aluminum shafts.
Through the axis polar scope mounting, works in Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Polar scope optional.
Instrument Weight Capacity 30 LBS
Equatorial head weight 21 lbs.

Fully locking, unique tangent arm design altitude adjustment, 6-68 degrees, large knob for easy alignment.
Laser engraved latitude scale in 2 degree increments.

Single knob azimuth control, bi-directional +/- 8.5 degree.

3.500” diameter laser engraved setting circles, 6 minute R.A. / 2 degrees DEC.
R.A. circle engraved for Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

Dovetail saddle-plate fits both "D" Losmandy Style Dovetail or Vixen Style Dovetail. Allows for the interchanging of any tube assembly-reduces need for DEC. weights.

2.812” diameter, 7075 aluminum worm gear, 180 tooth.
Dual supported, ball bearing housed ground High Precision Brass Worm.
*(image shown with worm cover plate removed)

Removable stainless steel 1-1/4 inch diameter weight shaft w/safety knob.
7 lb counterweight.
11 lb and 21 lb extra counterweights available.
FOLDING LW TRIPOD
All machined aluminum, black anodized
Tripod height, adjustable from 27” - 43”
Folding leg design for easy transporting.
Tripod weight 15 lbs.
GEMINI 2 GOTO ELECTRONICS (G)
Full Color Graphic Touch Screen clearly displays all functions.
Classic four-button pattern for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on both the touch screen and tactile membrane on the rear.
Periodic Error Correction (PEC).
Programmable DEC. Backlash Compensation (TVC).
Control panel dimmer, Day and Night Modes.
Accepts auto-guider systems.
Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation.
Tiltable control panel for easy access.
Stand Alone System. No PC required
Ethernet 10/100 with full IP function permits operation from anywhere using a browser, ASCOM, or app over the web or Serial Port
DC Servos for imporved accuracy with higher torque than steppers
Non-Volatile Memory and Real-Time Clock
English, German, French & Spanish displays
Over 40,000 objects
USB ports; Virtual COM to PC, ASCOM or planetarium program.
Firmware upgrade via internet
Auto Guide Port (TTL)