Just purchased a G-100 and want to know if there are any manuals available for it. I would like to know the specs in detail. I know it was the one the G-11 replaced, but hope the capacities are similar.
Losmandy G-100
Started by Alberio, 02/03/2008 03:50PM
Posted 02/03/2008 03:50PM
Opening Post
Posted 02/03/2008 06:29PM
#1
Hi Charlie,
Try calling Losmandy, the number is TEL: 323-462-2855. They do not have a manual online, but might be able to supply one.
Try calling Losmandy, the number is TEL: 323-462-2855. They do not have a manual online, but might be able to supply one.
[SIZE="Large"][/SIZE][COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR] Floyd Blue
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Posted 02/03/2008 10:40PM
#2
Charlie, I own the last G-100 that was sold. It is anodized black, not blue. Shortly after I purchased it, the G-11 was introduced for almost $500 less. I called Scott and asked if I could return the GM-100 and buy a G-11 instead, since the two mounts looked similar in almost every way.
He said of course, but there are some differences between the two mounts.
He told me that the bearings in the GM-100 are larger, the declination shaft of the Gm-100 is 1.5" threaded stainless, vs. the 1.25" smooth shaft of the G-11, the saddle plate has two securing bolts and is longer. The GM-100 is rated for 75 pounds vs. 60 for the G-11.
However, the GM-100 has a tangent arm declination drive, so it can not be converted to GOTO. I decided to keep the GM-100 and I am very happy with my decision. I found that it easily handled a C-14. It now hosts a D&G 5" f/15 refractor.
No instructions came with the mount.
Dom Q.
He said of course, but there are some differences between the two mounts.
He told me that the bearings in the GM-100 are larger, the declination shaft of the Gm-100 is 1.5" threaded stainless, vs. the 1.25" smooth shaft of the G-11, the saddle plate has two securing bolts and is longer. The GM-100 is rated for 75 pounds vs. 60 for the G-11.
However, the GM-100 has a tangent arm declination drive, so it can not be converted to GOTO. I decided to keep the GM-100 and I am very happy with my decision. I found that it easily handled a C-14. It now hosts a D&G 5" f/15 refractor.
No instructions came with the mount.
Dom Q.
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Posted 02/04/2008 12:02AM
| Edited 02/04/2008 12:03AM
#3
Charlie,
I am the proud owner of GM-100 number 96. I use it all the time and I love it. If you PM me with your e-mail info I can send you some scans of the original sell sheets. One side of the sheet shows the mount and a model, the other has all the specs. I do not have a manual.
It would be nice to see some photos of this rare GEM. Please consider posting some images. Have fun with your new mount.
Sincerely,
Paul
I am the proud owner of GM-100 number 96. I use it all the time and I love it. If you PM me with your e-mail info I can send you some scans of the original sell sheets. One side of the sheet shows the mount and a model, the other has all the specs. I do not have a manual.
It would be nice to see some photos of this rare GEM. Please consider posting some images. Have fun with your new mount.
Sincerely,
Paul
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