Description Losmandy GM8 German Equatorial Mount with 7 lb. Counterweight, Gemini 2 GOTO System, and Folding LW Tripod The GM8 is a great equatorial mount for telescopes with total instrument weight up to 30 lbs. Based on the Russell W. Porter Slip-Ring design, this German Equatorial mount is manufactured with all-machined aluminum and stainless steel, […]

Description Pier extensions allow longer instruments like refractors to rest higher on the mount to allow better position for visual observations, and to allow more clearance around the tripod legs. The Losmandy 12-inch Tripod Extension fits to the top of the Losmandy LW-Tripod, and HD-Tripod. Often sold with: Losmandy G-11 Mount and Folding HD Tripod […]

Description Losmandy G11 RA Extension Kit The G11 RA Extension Kit makes the Losmandy G-11 Mount more versatile and much more portable. With this modification of the G11 the RA axis can track through the meridian, to allow uninterrupted tracking such as when making an astrophotograph (the so called “Meridian Flip Through”). This is done […]

Losmandy D-Series Dovetail Plate for Astrophysics Refractors Losmandy Dovetail Plates set the standard in strength and rigidity for mounting telescopes and telescopes accessories, which added greatly to the reduction of flexure of the instruments on telescope mounts. The DAP 4/5/6 7 Dovetail Plate is designed specifically for all Astrophysics refractor optical tubes from 4-inches to […]

Glow In the Dark Anti-Vibration Pads for Losmandy G-11 Folding HD Tripod adjustable tripod legs. 5″ diameter for large surface contact. Dampens vibrations and glows for up to 15 hours. Set of 3. CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)

Losmandy D-Series Dovetail Plate for Celestron 9.25-inch SCT Losmandy Dovetail Plates set the standard in strength and rigidity for mounting telescopes and telescopes accessories, which added greatly to the reduction of flexure of the instruments on telescope mounts. The DC 9.25 Dovetail Plate is designed specifically for 9.25-inch Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain optical tubes. It attaches […]

Losmandy D-Series Dovetail Plate for Celestron 8-inch SCT Losmandy Dovetail Plates set the standard in strength and rigidity for mounting telescopes and telescopes accessories, which added greatly to the reduction of flexure of the instruments on telescope mounts. The DC8 Dovetail Plate is designed specifically for 8-inch Celestron Schmidt Cassegrain optical tubes. It attaches with […]

Clutch knob set (2). R.A. and DEC. with (3) handles @ 30 degrees. For GM 8, G-9 and G-11 mounts. Makes clutch knobs easier to use, and gives greater clutching range. CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)

Polar Scope Finder. For GM 8, G-9 and G-11 mounts and the StarLapse system. Works in Northern or Southern Hemispheres. Direct reading. No calculations needed. Rotate polar scope and adjust alta-azimuth knobs. Includes self-contained, battery operated variable LED illuminator. CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)

*Note that this is a discontinued product. This legacy information is for reference only. See our GoTo Mounts Collection for current products. Features All machined stainless steel and aluminum, black anodized. Shafts, 1.968″ diameter stainless steel tubing, .250″ wall thickness. Worm gears, 6.750″ diameter, 270 tooth, 7075 aluminum – special coated. Worms, heat treated and […]