Gibraltar HD4 / Encoder Equipped

Our 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. Object locating capability with optional encoders.

Encoder Mounts

Altitude encoder on fork and azimuth encoder between forks.

 

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

Encoders

Telescope Mounting Types	Tele Vue Alt/Az Dobsonian Alt/Az Custom Alt/Az German Equatorial
Encoder Resolution	2160 step, 0.167-degree/step (10-arcminute/step) encoders

Specifications may change without notice