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Meade Starfinder GEM 8 (AC) Encoder Mount Hardware Bundled Special System

Background

In order to bring computerized pointing to your Meade Starfinder GEM 8 (AC), you will need to fit a pair of devices known as optical encoders to each axis of your mount. Part number pn-star-8ac-bspec is a specially priced bundled solution that provides an Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer, the optical encoders and all the necessary mounting hardware specific to your Meade Starfinder GEM 8 German Equatorial along with the encoder cable that is used to connect between each of the optical encoders and the Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer itself.

Bundled Special System contents

  • Argo Navis™ Digital Telescope Computer.
  • Encoder mount hardware designed specifically for the Meade Starfinder GEM 8 Newtonian 8" mirror with AC powered RA drive German Equatorial mount.
  • 2 x Optical Encoders.
  • An Encoder Cable for interfacing the Argo Navis™ to each of the supplied encoders.

Specifications

  • RA axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
  • Dec axis resolution : 10000 steps effective.
  • Highest quality machined components.
  • One year limited warranty.

Installation

The encoder kit is easy to install and comes with simple installation instructions including diagrams.
Click here for a scanned image of the installation diagram and here for a scanned image of the installation instructions.

Lead-time

Please note that most mount kits are built on demand once we receive your order. Sometimes we have kits in stock, otherwise a typical lead-time is 1 to 6 weeks from order. Please email us at sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au for a lead-time estimate on this kit.

Pricing

Current pricing for this bundled product can be found by using the Bundled Special System including Argo Navis encoders, encoder mount hardware & encoder cable pull-down menu on our purchasing page.