iOptron GEM45G GoTo Mount with LiteRoc Tripod

Innovative ideas for a proven design: the iOptron GEM45 is the new generation of German equatorial mounts! Its elegant CNC-machined housing suggests that the GEM45 is a first-class mount in both form and function.

And that is exactly the case: the GEM45 has much more to offer than just elegance:

• The mount is designed to be so slim that it has an incredibly favorable payload-to-weight ratio of 2.8. The compact 7-kilogram mount accurately and securely supports optics and accessories weighing up to 20 kilograms!
• With the integrated electronic polar finder (iPolar), correct alignment of the mount (polar alignment) is a breeze, even when the Pole Star is not visible.
• Thanks to the large levers, the quick-lock drive system can be easily engaged or disengaged even while wearing gloves. The internal cable management system prevents tangles or snags.
• A new, patent-pending Universal Self-Centering Saddle (USCS) accepts both Losmandy and Vixen standard dovetail bars.
• The GEM45 mount uses a reliable stepper motor drive system with low power consumption.
• A database of over 212,000 objects with star identification, built-in GPS, a large handheld controller, and optional Wi-Fi (requires iStarFi adapter) are just some of the advanced standards of this mount's GoTo system.

Note: This mount is available in two versions. The mount with the "G" in the designation also has an integrated autoguider in the mount head, iOptron's new iGuider! With this version of the mount, a separate autoguiding solution is no longer necessary!

The version without the iGuider can be equipped with an external solution for tracking control. Such tracking controls are only necessary for astrophotography with long exposure times.

The LiteRoc tripod is a new tripod developed by iOptron that is as light as possible while still being as stable as necessary. It is therefore very well suited for portable mounts for mobile observers and astrophotographers. Compared to the previous version, the LiteRoc tripod features a more stable connection for the extendable legs and larger locking levers. The upper tripod legs have a diameter of 45 mm (1.75") and the lower section is 38 mm (1.5"). This makes the extendable legs just as strong as those of the previous 2" tripod. Thanks to the narrower design of the upper section, the LiteRoc is lighter.

Key features

iOptron quality for a reliable and rewarding observation experience.

• Type: Mount
• Maximum load (kg): 20
• Interfaces: USB
• Menu language: English
• Polar altitude adjustment (°): 14 - 68
• Mount saddle: Losmandy & Vixen

Main technical specifications