{"product_id":"gibraltar-hd5-encoder-equipped","title":"Gibraltar HD5 \/ Encoder Equipped","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"BannerTitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Gibraltar HD5 mount mates the rock-solid Gibraltar HD tripod with a larger, heavier alt-az head designed for our 5\" scopes. The head is an inch wider than the original Tele-Pod version, has larger bearings, and cradle holes to accept the Tele Vue NP127 baseplate as well as all other Tele Vue scopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large bearing surfaces and thick wood legs of the Gibraltar HD tripod handles the load 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. Gibraltar HD5 accepts all accessories including encoders (spacers STS-5002 required to fasten the azimuth encoder cover to the wider baseplate) for object locating with a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Primary\"\u003eEncoder Mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zoom\" id=\"GIBHD5ENC\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"ImgMax\" src=\"https:\/\/www.televue.com\/images\/TV3_Images\/Images_in_articles\/GibHD5_Encoders.jpg\" alt=\"Altitude encoder on ...\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.televue.com\/images\/TV3_Images\/Images_in_articles\/fullsize\/GibHD5_Encoders.jpg\" class=\"zoomImg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"caption_gray\"\u003eAltitude encoder on fork and azimuth encoder between forks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pageSectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"prodSpecTbl\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eEncoders\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowHead\" align=\"right\"\u003eTelescope \u003cbr\u003eMounting \u003cbr\u003eTypes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTele Vue Alt\/Az\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDobsonian Alt\/Az\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Alt\/Az\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman Equatorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowHead\" align=\"right\"\u003eEncoder \u003cbr\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2160 step, 0.167-degree\/step (10-arcminute\/step) encoders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"size11px\"\u003eSpecifications may change without notice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeleVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51374572241184,"sku":"G5E-5023","price":1983.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/2135\/2480\/files\/G5E_5023_GibHD5_with_Encoders_463b90f8-453e-4fe7-9e49-544f55bfe4bd.jpg?v=1774553774","url":"https:\/\/firstlightastro.com\/products\/gibraltar-hd5-encoder-equipped","provider":"First Light Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}