iOPTRON GEM45 WITH iPOLAR & LITEROC TRIPOD BF25-ZWO Direct Drive motors mean that

Direct Drive motors mean that there are no gears to cause backlash and periodic error

11 arc second Stellar limiting magnitude 17

52 mm  (minor axis)

This M81 extension tube has 25mm thickness

The special Crayford design with 18 ball bearings allows ESATTO 2” to have an impressive 5kg payload capacity with the focusing smoothness that is required by modern astrophotography techniques (eg

iOPTRON GEM45 WITH iPOLAR & LITEROC TRIPOD BF25-ZWO Direct Drive motors mean thatIncludes a FULLY CERTIFIED Australian power supply! The iOptron GEM45 is an innovative next generation German equatorial mount. Utilizing experience gained during development of the CEM series, iOptron was able to remove unnecessary bulk giving the GEM45 an incredible 2. 5 payload to mount weight ratio. This compact 7. 9kg mount can precisely GOTO an object and track with up to 20kg of gear onboard. With its integrated iPolar electronic polar scope,