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I am having an incredibly difficult time preventing cable snag on the G11 with the pier extension. This stims from 2 things. The design of the RA/Dec cables, and the clutches that hold the gemini II onto the mount. The later is a relatively easy fix; however, I'm at a loss on what to do for the former. I am snagging on these hubs during intial slew I'll occasionally snag on the dec. This I can fix as I'm almost always awake when I'm slewing to a target. But during meridian flip or sometime after I will almosst always snag on the RA cable hub and it ruins the entire night of imaging. I cannot be up all night or wake up in the middle as my work is quite busy and I have to sleep. I have had other mounts without this issue. I can think of 1 of 2 options. RA/Dec cables with a low profile (they attache and come out at a right angle so they are flush to the computer) or longer RA/Dec Cables so I can completely move the computer away from my cables. I have tried all sorts of variations on where the cables can be secured none are great or prevent cable snag due to the design of the Gemini II and the RA/Dec cables. That being said does anyone know of low profile calbe and/or Longer RA/Dec cables I could order preferrable with ample length so that I can completely move the gemini out of the way?

Has anyone constructed dolly wheels that attach to the legs and can be raised and lowered?

Hi, My aging hands are having problems loosening the lock screws (mainly azimuth) during polar alignments so I was interested to know if anyone has used knobs that are easier to grip. My ones are the round topped ones. Thanks, Ken

I have an iPolar that I'm not using. I originally bought it for my AVX and then upgraded to the G11 so I have mounts for either. It is used but in excellent condition. Offering here first before I put it on CN. Asking $180 (Zelle or Venmo to my wife's Venmo) shipped and insured (if insurance is applicable) to CONUS addresses only. Regards, Joel

So I am quickly coming up on my first winter....in this hobby, and I think a little more thought needed to go into the temperature limits. This mainly covers the mount, but I would like advise on other components as well if possible. My setup is GM811, WO 91MM, ZWO 2600MM, Pegasus Pocket powerbox, Beelink mini-PC. I have the mini-PC in a Home Depot storage tub I have the cover on during the night. Out of the Pegasus I have 2x RCA jack dew straps on scope & guide scope. But also use my older 5.5mm dew straps, one extra on the scope and another wrapped around the mini-PC. A 3rd dew strap I got off Amazon years ago has USB end which I plug into the 5v USB port and wrap around the Gemini close to the ethernet port. This is ultimately what worked well for me, and did resolve a lot of issues I had dealing with early morning dew. So now it is getting colder I need to know my limits. As I am not just dealing with electronics, but also mechanical aspect of the mount itself. If I want to play it safe, at least for this winter, what temperature limit should I set for myself where setting up risks damage to mount, camera, or telescope?

Hi Everyone! I haven't been on here for a while, but I have decided to revive my old original Losmandy G11 with Gemini 1. Unfortunately I damaged the rj9 socket on my Gemini 1 rs232 port removing a cable that had corroded in place. Does anybody know where I can find a replacement pc board mount rj9 socket? And/or is it possible to use one of the other ports on the board (like the feature port right below it) to connect to a serial port? Thanks! Tom

I really prefer using the 492 system in conjunction with the DSC Pro but I've got a G11 and a GM-8 with Genesis I systems that I'd really like to convert over to the 492 system on each. I'd need the whole shootin' match - including motors. I may end up placing a wanted ad on CloudyNights but figure most everybody here already reads those posts and I feel safer here. Please let me know whatcha got! Warren

Hello All, I am brand new to both AP as well as this forum. Really looking forward to getting to know both intimately. Although I am new to AP, I have been shooting with long lenses for a while and I have good collection of them that I would like to put to good use. I have a iOptron SGP which has so far served me well for WF imaging, but I am looking for something a bit more heavy duty. I am not at all interested in fully computerized goto mounts as I want to grow into the hobby organically and upgrade only when I am ready for it...I feel quite strongly about this. I have been offered a CG11 (or G11) locally, but not knowing a whole lot about these, I wanted to solicit opinions here. What I know so far: I think it's an early Losmandy non-goto model when they were making mounts under the Celestron brand? It comes with the Celestron Digital Drive system. I am waiting to get the serial number. Seems like the full setup with tripod, polarscpe etc. Checking to see if the polar scope is illuminated or not. My questions: is how risky is this purchase given the age of this mount and potentially availability of spare parts in case something goes wrong? I have read only good things about the reliability of Losmandy mounts, but still. Are these still supported by Losmandy and if something goes wrong, how much money am I looking at dropping in getting the mount fixed? What is a "good" price for the mount? And finally...if I do decide to purchase this mount, what kind of tests should I look to do befor getting it? My backup option is the Orion Skyview Pro which is a whole lot cheaper, but also has a lower payload capacity. Would really appreciate any/all advice. Sincerely, Avi