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GM 1000 HPS Equatorial Mount Head (Standard Package) [10M-1000]

$16,744.71 CAD

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10 Micron: German "go to" equatorial mount, compact sizes, exclusive 10Micron HPS technology with absolute encoders and high performances motor drives; payload 25 Kg (55 lbs).

The GM1000HPS mount is built for the demanding observer using photographic instruments up to a weight of 25kg – 55 lbs (counterweights not included). Movements are driven by two servo brushless motors, with timing belt reduction having zero backlash. Both axes feature a classic worm – wormwheel pairing. The wormwheels are made of bronze (B14), with a diameter of 125mm and 250 teeth, while the worms are built of alloy steel with a diameter of 20mm. The axes themselves are made of 30mm diameter alloy steel, for the maximum rigidity. The double dovetail mounting plate guarantees the maximum compatibility with many telescope manufacturers.

The electronics is housed in an independent control box, easily removable. The connections of motors, encoders and hand pad feature security lock screws. The mount can be controlled using the included hand pad, without connecting an external PC. The keypad is built in order to maintain the maximum readability in all lighting conditions. Both the display and the ergonomic keys, allowing for the use of gloves, feature a red backlight. An heater keeps the display warm for usage below freezing temperatures.

The mount can be controlled using the most common software packages by connecting it to a PC with the RS-232 serial port or the Ethernet connection, via the proprietary 10Micron ASCOM driver or the Meade compatible command protocol. Furthermore, a dedicated software (also included with the mount) can be used to create a “virtual hand pad” replicating exactly the functions of the physical hand pad. The RS-232 port can also be used to control an external dome. This flexibility makes the GM1000HPS an ideal mount for observatories and remotized observing sites. The object database contains many star catalogs and deep-sky objects up to the 16th magnitude. Solar system objects can be tracked so that their motion is compensated with respect to the stars. You may load orbital elements of comets, asteroids and artificial satellites into the mount, so that these objects can be tracked directly using the hand pad (without any external PC).

Pointing is made accurate through the usage of a model containing up to 100 stars, which allows for the correction of the classical polar alignment and conic errors, and also of the most important flexure terms of the optical tube. In this way it is possible to obtain pointing accuracies of the order of 20 arcseconds RMS. The same model can be used in order to obtain the maximum tracking accuracy, compensating also for the atmospheric refraction (depending on the local atmospheric pressure and temperature). A series of auxiliary functions is provided to help the user for quick aligning the mount to the celestial pole. You may save and recover the alignment data of different observing sessions. This function is very useful if you have many instruments in different setups, each one requiring different flexure corrections.

Tracking through the meridian, a typical problem with german mounts, is solved allowing for tracking for up to 30° past the meridian (configurable), in both directions. In this way any object can be tracked for at least four hours.

The tracking accuracy makes autoguiding not necessary for many uses. The absolute encoders on both axes allows to obtain a typical tracking error below 1 arcsecond. It is possible to autoguide anyway, using the ST4-compatible port or through the serial/Ethernet connection, with a guide rate configurable from 0.1x to 1x. The guide rate can be automatically corrected for the declination of the target, so that there is no need of recalibrating the autoguide when observing at different declinations.

Designed for field use, the GM1000HPS is easily transportable. The main body of the mount, without the counterweight shaft, has a weight of only 19.5 kg – 43 lbs.

Other functions of the mount are designed in order to obtain the maximum flexibility in the most usage conditions. The mount can be switched on and off using the dedicated connector on the control box panel. You can use the electronic balance functions in order to balance your instrument without unlocking the clutches. The mount can be parked in different user-defined positions. An external dome can be controlled directly using the RS-232 serial port, avoiding the need of using a dedicated external PC. Once configured with your instrument parameters, the firmware is able to make all the calculations required for positioning the dome slit in front of your optical tube, for almost all instrument configurations.

Tracking through the meridian, a typical problem with german mounts, is solved allowing for tracking for up to 30 past the meridian (configurable), in both directions. In this way any object can be tracked for at least four hours.

The tracking accuracy makes autoguiding not necessary for many uses. The absolute encoders on both axes allows to obtain a typical tracking error below 1 arcsecond.

It is possible to autoguide anyway, using the ST4-compatible port or through the serial/Ethernet connection, with a guide rate configurable from 0.Ix to Ix. The guide rate can be automatically corrected for the declination of the target, so that there is no need of recalibrating the autoguide when observing at different declinations. Designed for field use, the GMIOOOHPS is easily transportable. The main body of the mount, without the counterweight shaft, has a weight of only 19.5 kg – 43 Ibs. Other functions of the mount are designed in order to obtain the maximum flexibility In the most usage conditions.

The mount can be switched on and off using the dedicated connector on the control box panel. You can use the electronic balance functions in order to balance your instrument without unlocking the clutches.

The mount can be parked in different user-defined positions. An external dome can be controlled directly using the RS-232 serial port, avoiding the need of using a dedicated external PC. Once configured with your instrument parameters, the firmware is able to make all the calculations required for positioning the dome slit in front of your optical tube, for almost all instrument configurations.

GM 1000 HPS Equatorial Mount Head (Standard Package), including:
- GM 1000 HPS Mount with precision absolute axis-encoders
- Motor control box with onboard-intelligence (Linux-processor), V. 2 – HPS version firmware
- Stand alone system ( no PC required )
- Professional handcontrol unit with graphic display and temperature control
- Cables, counterweight bar, pier adapter for tripod / column,
- Strong transport carton-box with shaped foam,
- WiFi option included
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Standard round Steel pillar for GM1000 [10M-1010]

$1,456.42 CAD

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10Micron: Standard round Steel pillar for GM1000, requires the #10M1090 Pier adapter flange; Height: 100 cm

This pillar is specifically designed for the GM1000 Mount, in order to supply a perfect support for the Mount, with the best stability and vibrations absorption; made of black finished steel, its standard height is 100cm (39.4”) but custom heights are available on request. Please ask our team.

It requires the #10M-1090 Pier adapter flange, usually supplied with the GM1000 mount

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Half Pillar for GM1000 HPS [10M-1012]

$636.54 CAD

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10Micron: We are glad to introduce the new Half Pillar for GM1000 HPS: Half pillar for GM1000 HPS Mount: it can be used with the 10Micron tripods Aries, Hercules and Centaurus (with the adapter)

The Half Pillar is an important accessory that can offer more clearance between the tripods or pillars and the optics, in order to avoid the risk of collision, especially with long optical tubes. The usable height of this special half pillar is 130mm; it’s designed to offer great rigidity but with a reasonable weight; CNC milled from a solid block of aluminum with an anodized black matte finish.

Includes:
- Half pillar
- Screws set
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Full Package for GM 1000 HPS + HERCULES 30H100 [10M-1020]

$3,488.61 CAD

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Supplied accessories:
- Counterweight set 3kg and 6kg – stainless steel
- Tripod Hercules 30H100 by Geoptik, complete with 10Micron upholstered Cordura transport-bag
- Mounting-Head Protective Cover (Cordura),
- Mount’s and counterweights professional PLB transport resin cases (2pcs: Trolley + hand case )
- Perseus Software Package
- Power-Supply mobile type 240V / 24V- 4A – 90W
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Full Package for GM 1000 HPS + ARIES [10M-1021]

$6,360.25 CAD

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Supplied accessories::
- Counterweight set 3kg and 6kg – stainless steel
- Tripod ARIES by 10Micron, complete with 10Micron upholstered Cordura transport-bag
- Mounting-Head Protective Cover (Cordura),
- Mount’s and counterweights professional PLB transport resin cases ( 2pcs: Trolley + hand case)
- Perseus Software Package
- Power-Supply mobile type 240V / 24V- 4A – 90W
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Laser Polar pointer holder [10M-1050]

$112.27 CAD

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10Micron: Laser Polar pointer Holder for a quick polar alignment (laser pen not included), for 10Micron GM1000 HPS mount

This special bracket, applicable on the side of the mount, can hold a laser pointer (not included) for a very quick initial polar alignment.

Includes:
- Polar finder holder
- Screws
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Tripod ARIES - by 10Micron (for GM1000 & BM100L mounts) [10M-1055]

$4,356.90 CAD

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10Micron: Aluminum tripod with double beam legs system and setting screws, including triangle-shaped accessory holder, specially designed by 10Micron for GM1000 HPS and BM100 Leonardo mounts.

Designed for the GM1000 HPS Mount and the Leonardo Binomount, the Aries Tripod is the world´s most rigid and most lightweight collapsible tripod. HPS-tested *, with folding dual tube upper leg design, to provide maximum rigidity, it’s the state of the art tripod and the best solution for your GM1000 HPS mount. Suitable also for BM1000 Leonardo binocular mount.
Today’s electronic performances (such as very low CCDs resolutions and increasing optics performances) force istruments manufatcures to improve every single details in every mechanical parts: the tripod is the base of the setup and needs to be perfect regarding torsions, vibrations absorption, stability and so on.
These are the reason why at 10Micron we developed our own tripods; only with a tripod like our Aries or Centaurus II we can assure that all the accuracy given from our esclusive systems will be mantained.

* tested to sustain the HPS-encoder accuracy.

Included items:
- Aries Tripod for GM1000 and BM100L, ready to use
- Cordura accessory tray
- Cordura bag
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Tripod HERCULES 30H100 - by Geoptik, custom made for 10Micron ( for GM1000 & BM100L mounts) [10M-1056]

$1,394.62 CAD

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10Micron: Wooden tripod by Geoptik, custom made for 10Micron (for GM1000 & BM100L mounts) - complete with 10Micron upholstered Cordura transport-bag.

Custom made by Geoptik for 10 Micron for the GM1000 and BM1000L mounts, this is a fine wooden tripod, with a finely CNC machined and anodized aluminum base. The legs are made of “first choice” beech wood”, treated for outdoor use. This material guarantee excellent stability and vibration damping, also in case of heavy loads.

The height of the tripod can range from 950 mm to 1100 mm (37.4” to 43.3 “) through extensible anodized aluminum extensions.

The extension’s tips are reversible, offering the possibility of a round rubber or a sharp metal tip. The triangle-shaped accessory tray, made in laminated beech, offers several holes to accommodate 31.8 and 50.8mm eyepieces. 10Micron upholstered Cordura transport-bag

Included Items:
- Hercules Tripod for GM1000 and BM100L, ready to use
- Wooden accessory tray
- Cordura bag
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Standard cases "PLB series” set GM1000 [10M-1064]

$1,328.70 CAD

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10Micron: Set of two special PLB resin cases, specific for GM1000 mounts: a trolley style case accommodates the mount and a hand case accommodates the counterweights and the electronic parts.

Taking care of your GM1000 mount will assure several years of great performances; the Standard cases “PLB series” ensure a very high level of protection. These made in Italy cases are made of a special resins compound which offers a combination of high elasticity, increased shock absorption, reduced transport weight and resistance against temperature extremes. They also ensure a perfect barrier against dust, humidity, sand, ashes. The Internal padding is perfectly shaped to accommodate the instruments. One cases, with a trolley configuration, contains the GM1000 mount; the other one contains the counterweights and shaft , the electronic parts (control box + hand controls and cables); eventually other accessories can still fit.

Includes:
- Mount trolley case
- Accessory hand case
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Mounting-Head Protective Cover - (cordura) [10M-1065]

$130.81 CAD

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10Micron: Cordura made protective cover for GM1000 mounts.

This special cover, made of Cordura, ensures a good protection for your GM1000 mount; very easy to lace and remove thanks to a zip system, which also allows to place the cover with installed payload on the mount

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Special Foam fitted transport cardboard box GM1000 [10M-1066]

$221.45 CAD

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10Micron: Special Foam fitted transport cardboard box - with handles for a safe shipping & transport and for warranty repair return (included in the mount's standard pack )

This cardboard box, fitted with Special shaped Foam, will ensure a safe shipping & transport and an eventual warranty repair return. Provided with a suitable handle. It’s usually included in the mount’s standard pack. Designed only for GM1000 mounts.

Includes:
- Cardboard box
- Internal shaped foam
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Double Carrying bag - 2 reinforced cordura bags with handles [10M-1068]

$396.55 CAD

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10Micron: Double Carrying bag - 2 reinforced cordura bags with handles
(Designed to recycle the shaped padding included in the transport cardboard box #10M1066)

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GM1000 controlbox-mount extended cable, lenght = 1m, suitable with #10M1012 Half Pillar [10M-1072]

$224.54 CAD

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10Micron: GM1000 controlbox-mount extended cable, lenght = 1m, suitable with #10M1012 Half Pillar

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3 KG COUNTERWEIGHT GM1000 [10M-1075]

$163.77 CAD

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10Micron: Stainless steel 3Kg counterweight for GM1000 and BM100 L mounts.

This 3 KG counterweight is exclusively designed for GM1000 and BM1000 Leonardo mounts; a precise 30mm hole offers a smooth movement on the shaft, and facilitates the balancing operations; the stainless steel guarantee no corrosion. The ergonomic screw will ensure a safe tightening

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Stainless steel 6Kg counterweight for GM1000 HPS and BM100L mounts [10M-1080]

$203.94 CAD

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10Micron: This 6 KG counterweight is exclusively designed for GM1000HPS and BM1000 Leonardo mounts; a precise 30mm hole offers a smooth movement on the shaft, and facilitates the balancing operations; the stainless steel guarantee no corrosion. The ergonomic screw will ensure a safe tightening

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Pier adapter flange GM1000 [10M-1090]

$120.51 CAD

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10Micron: Adapter flange to attach the GM1000 mount to the Standard round pillar, the old Baader AHT tripod or to custom tripods; usually supplied with the GM1000 mount.

This adapter flange allows to connect the GM1000 mount to the 10Micron Standard round pillar (#10M-1010) and the Baader Octagonal pillar (#10M-1210B) using the specific Baader leveling flange (#10M-1187B)
It’s also required for the old Baader AHT tripod; it can be helpful also for custom made pillars or tripods.
This flange is normally supplied with the GM1000 mount. It is made of black anodized aluminum.
Not necessary for the ARIES tripod.
Includes:
- Black anodized aluminum, CNC machined flange
- Set of screws
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Adapter for GM1000 mounts for Centaurus tripod [10M-1091]

$311.06 CAD

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10Micron: Adapter to connect the GM1000 mounts on the Centaurus II tripods. This adapter allows to connect the GM1000 HPS mount to Centaurus II tripod, for an ultra-stable configuration.

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Base adapter flange GM1000 [10M-1092]

$388.31 CAD

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10Micron: Optional mount base adapter kit to assemble the GM1000 mount directly on a fixed pier. Already supplied with the GM1000 Mount.

Optional mount base adapter kit (knobs + screws + azimuth pin) to assemble the GM1000 mount directly on a fixed pier without the adapter #10M-1090. It’s already supplied with the GM1000 HPS Mount

Includes:
- Black anodized aluminum, CNC machined flange
- Set of screws
- Azimuth pin
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Saddle plate adapter for Lodual on GM1000 [10M-1105]

$393.46 CAD

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10Micron: Special dovetail adapter plate to mount the "Lodual" #10M-2105 on GM1000, includes a #10M2085 - necessary due the absolute encoder fixed home position.

This adapter is required in order to accommodate the Lodual plate (#10M-2105) on the GM1000 mounts. The #10M-2085 (Losmandy dovetail clamping plate 3″) is included in the kit. This kit ensure the correct orientation of the optical tubes in order to comply with the HPS fixed home position requirements.

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