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Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 - Encoder Equipped 1

Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 - Encoder Equipped

by TeleVue
SKU TV-G5E-5023
$1,983.00 USD - $1,983.00 USD
$1,983.00 USD
$1,983.00 USD - $1,983.00 USD
$1,983.00 USD
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  • Recommended for the Tele Vue NP127is
  • Weight: 22.9 lbs (without encoders)
  • Height (to altitude axis): 3.5 to 5 ft
  • Altitude range: +80° to -12°
  • Thick wood legs with leg extensions
  • Wood accessory tray, built-in pier, bubble level
  • Pre-installed 2160-step encoders; computer sold separately
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  • Tele Vue Gibraltar HD5 - Encoder Equipped

    The HD5 head is an inch wider than the Tele-Pod version, with larger bearings and cradle holes that accept the NP127 baseplate and every other Tele Vue scope.

    The Gibraltar HD Tripod

    Leg extensions raise the altitude axis to 5 ft, and a scale on the extensions lets you return to the same height. A wood accessory tray ties the legs together, a built-in pier allows high-altitude viewing, a bubble level is built into the tripod base, and metal ground spikes with rubber tips are provided.

    Pre-Installed Encoders

    Encoders are 2160-step, 0.167° (10 arcminutes) per step, pre-installed with the cables needed to connect a Digital Setting Circles computer (sold separately).

  • Which telescope is it made for?

    The Gibraltar HD5 is the recommended mount for the NP127is.

    What is the altitude range?

    +80° to -12°.

    What is the tripod tray made of?

    Wood; it ties the legs together for rigidity.

    Is a computer included?

    No. The encoders and cables are pre-installed; the Digital Setting Circles computer is sold separately.

  • Model G5E-5023
    Mount Weight 22.9 lbs (without encoders)
    Tripod Height (ground to altitude axis) 3.5 to 5 ft
    Altitude Range +80° to -12°
    Cradle Interior W 6-7/16" (164mm), H 2-7/8" (73mm)
    Recommended Telescope NP127is
    Accessory Tray Wood
    Encoders 2160 steps, 0.167° (10 arcmin) per step, pre-installed
    Mount type Alt-azimuth
    Tripod / pier interface Stud and half-pillar, star lock knob
    Control (hand controller, Wi-Fi, ASCOM/INDI) Push-to via DSC computer (sold separately)
    Tripod Yes: wood tripod with leg extensions, safety chain, bubble level and wood tray; cradle height 3.5 to 5 ft

    • Gibraltar HD5 head with stud and altitude/azimuth encoders

      × 1

    • Half-pillar and half-pillar end-cap

      × 1

    • Head small parts

      × 1

    • Wood tripod

      × 1

    • Wood tray

      × 1

    • Y-cable harness (RJ-45 to two RJ-11)

      × 1

    • Four 1/4-20 button head screws (for MRS-5000 base plate)

      × 1

    • 1-1/4" and 7/8" studs

      × 1

    • Plastic knobs

      × 1

  • Tele Vue 5-Year Limited Warranty (mount); electronic parts 1 year