Name: Explore Scientific FirstLight Exos-2GT Computerized German Motorized Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod, White
Brand: Explore Scientific
SKU: ESFLEXOS2GT
Price: 649.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 2 (3 reviews)

Explore Scientific FirstLight Exos-2GT Computerized German Motorized Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod, White

Explore Scientific Exos-2GT

Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FirstLight Exos-2GT Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod, White

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Explore Scientific Exos-2GT 

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This German Equatorial mount is equipped with motors on both axes, allowing the mount to track astronomical objects accurately. The precision gears and dual bearings allow operation with a minimum of backlash on all nine slewing speeds. A simple 1, 2 or 3 star alignment is necessary to orient the scope for tracking and finding objects.  The convenient hand controller has GoTo function controls with 272,994 object database making this affordable mount accurate and reliable. The mount has a solid 1.25" stainless steel tube tripod with excellent stability and can be loaded with 28 lbs of astronomy equipment. The included 12V battery pack can be conveniently attached to the eyepiece tray and requires 8 "D" size batteries.

The mount itself is solid, but the software running in the controller is terrible. It is confusing and difficult to use. I had constant problems finding and moving to targets in the built in database. Basic functions like entering latitude and longitude or object coordinates were confusing and often not retained. Later versions may be better but I would not buy this one again.

Good Mount. Terrible software.

Fairly smooth and stable. Would not go the full 28lbs specified.

Exos-2GT

Just found out some bad news today from Explore Scientific. This can not be connected to a PC or Mac. The hand controller serial port has been disabled because too many were burning up the circuits.