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Gibraltar HD4 Mount - Encoder Equipped

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$1043.91 $1657 In stock

Category: Mounts

Description

TeleVue's longer, heavier 4" scopes are best matched to the rock-solid Gibraltar HD4 mount. The large bearing surfaces and thick wood legs best handle the loads, especially for high power viewing.

Leg extensions raise the altitude axis to 5-feet, still ideally sized for use with our Air-Chair observing stool. Scale on leg extensions allows repeatable setting to desired height. A wood accessory tray ties the legs together for rigidity. Built-in pier allows for high-altitude viewing. A bubble-level is integrated into the tripod base. Metal ground spikes with rubber tips are provided. Sky Tour capable.

Encoder Mounts

Our encoder mount packages include encoders pre-installed on our Tele Vue mounts along with the cables necessary to work with your Digital Setting Circles or computer (DSC / Computer). This equipment greatly enhances your observing fun and capability of your telescope. We also sell an encoder kit (STN-4001) for existing mounts without encoders. For utmost convenience, we recommend the optional Eyepiece Caddy to hold your eyepieces within arms reach.

Specifications

Weight (lbs.) 20.5

Height Range (feet) 3.5 - 5
Altitude Range (degrees) +80 to -12
Recommended Telescopes NP-101is

Encoder Resolution 2160 step, 0.167-degree/step (10-arcminute/step) encoders
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth ★★★★★

The thick wood legs give this mount a planted feel even at high power, and the built-in encoder makes finding targets effortless. Setup was straightforward, and it handles my longer tube without a hint of vibration.

Hannah ★★★★★

Had some concerns about weight with my 4" scope, but the thick wood legs handle it without any wobble. The encoder-equipped design makes finding targets much smoother than my old manual mount.

Ava D. ★★★★★

The thick wood legs absorb vibration far better than my previous lightweight tripod, and the encoder works silently for precise tracking. Setup took about 15 minutes and now the scope feels absolutely locked in place.