Hi all.?
I¡¯m on the waiting list for a GM-8G, and a used opportunity has come my way. ?The mount was made pre-2011, had Gemini-1 and has been upgraded to Gemini-2. ?It¡¯s also been upgraded to OPWBs but they are not spring-loaded. ?Current owner does not know which motors are on the mount but says it slews as fast as any GOTO he¡¯s used. ?I¡¯ve attached a couple of pictures. ?It appears to have been well-maintained
I have three questions: ?
1. ?Can you tell which motors these are??
2. ?What material function and convenience would I give up choosing this mount over a new one? ?(I see these are not tucked-in motors and appreciate I¡¯ll need to watch for snags and bumps, and be extra careful moving the mount.)
3. ?Beyond the details of its features and what the seller knows about maintenance, what else should I be asking?
Thanks for your advice!
Jeff
