10Micron GM1000HPS Enhanced Performance Equatorial Mount
Starting Price: $11,987.00
Price as Configured: $11,987.00
Price as Configured: $11,987.00
Brand: 10Micron Astro Technologies / SKU: 10M-1030
The GM1000HPS EP delivers observatory-grade tracking in a portable form factor—66 lbs (30 kg) of payload capacity with sub-arcsecond precision that eliminates the need for autoguiding in most applications. Deep Space Products is the exclusive certified U.S. servicer for 10Micron, providing factory-trained support without shipping overseas. Customers purchasing a GM1000HPS EP can receive a discount for hosting at DSP Remote, our Bortle 1 facility in New Mexico. Contact us to discuss your imaging goals—we'll help you configure the right package.
10Micron products are serviced in the United States by Deep Space Products. We are proud to be the only certified servicer and support provider for 10Micron products in North America.
You can get a discount for hosting your new mount at DSP Remote under the deep, dark skies of southwest New Mexico. Talk to us before you place your order so we can give you a discount code, and you can see more about our Bortle 1 skies at our DSP Remote website: www.dspremote.com.
We cannot sell 10Micron products to customers outside of North and South America.
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| Mount Type | German Equatorial (GEM) |
| Instrument Payload Capacity | 30 kg / 66 lbs (counterweights not included) |
| Mount Head Weight | 19.5 kg / 43 lbs (without counterweight shaft) |
| Tracking Accuracy | < ±1 arcsecond typical (0.6–0.7" RMS over 15 min) |
| Pointing Accuracy | < 20 arcseconds with pointing model |
| Encoder System | Dual-axis absolute encoders (1/10 arcsec resolution) |
| RA Axis Diameter | 32mm alloy steel |
| DEC Axis Diameter | 30mm alloy steel |
| Bearings | Pre-loaded tapered roller / roller thrust bearings |
| Worm Wheels | 125mm diameter, 250 teeth, B14 bronze |
| Worm Gears | 20mm diameter alloy steel, ground and lapped |
| Drive System | Timing belt with automatic backlash compensation |
| Motors | AC brushless servo motors (both axes) |
| Go-To Slew Speed | 2° to 15°/second |
| Meridian Tracking | ±30° past meridian (software); ±45° (mechanical) |
| Latitude Range | 0° – 82° (90° optional) |
| Azimuth Adjustment Range | ±7.5° |
| Pointing Model Capacity | Up to 100 stars |
| Counterweight Shaft | 30mm diameter stainless steel, 1.7 kg / 3.7 lbs |
| Saddle Plate | Dual dovetail (Losmandy 3" and Vixen compatible) |
| Communication Ports | RS-232, Ethernet, WiFi, GPS, ST-4 autoguide port |
| Software Compatibility | ASCOM, INDI, Meade LX200 protocol |
| Control Box | V3 with onboard Linux processor |
| Hand Controller | Weatherproof with heated display and backlit keys |
| Operating Temperature | –20°C to +50°C (–4°F to 122°F) |
| Power Consumption | ~6W tracking; peaks during slewing |
| Power Input | 24V DC |
| Suitable Optics | 150mm refractors, 200mm Newtonians, 280mm Cassegrains |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
