Tele Vue Optics Gibraltar HD5 / Encoder Equipped

Tele Vue Optics Gibraltar HD5 Mount with Encoder: Precision Meets Power Designed for 5" Scopes: Specifically built to support Tele Vue's larger, 5" scopes, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal stability. Upgraded Alt-Az Head: Features an alt-azimuth head that's an inch wider than the original, with larger bearings and cradle holes to accommodate the Tele Vue NP127 baseplate and all Tele Vue scopes. Robust Gibraltar HD Tripod: Equipped with large bearing surfaces and thick wood legs, ideal for managing the load during high power viewing. Adjustable Height for Comfort: Leg extensions raise the altitude axis to 5 feet, designed to pair seamlessly with the Tele Vue Air-Chair for comfortable, extended observing sessions. Repeatable Height Settings: Leg extensions come with a scale for consistent and precise height adjustments. Sturdy and Stable: Includes a wooden accessory tray that connects the legs for enhanced stability and rigidity. High-Altitude Viewing Capabilities: Built-in pier design allows for elevated astronomical observations. Level and Secure Placement: Integrated bubble-level in the tripod base for accurate setup and metal ground spikes with rubber tips for secure outdoor placement. Enhanced Object Locating: Accepts all accessories, including encoders (requires STS-5002 spacers for azimuth encoder cover), enabling advanced object locating with a computer. Ideal for Serious Astronomers: A top choice for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals seeking a powerful and precise mounting solution for their telescopes. Specifications Specifications   Tele-Pod Panoramic Gibraltar HD Weight (lbs.) 9 11.35 HD4: 20.5 HD5: 22.9 Height Range (feet) 2.4 - 5+ 2.3 - 4 3.5 - 5 Altitude Range (degrees) +85 to -10 +85 to -17 +80 to -12 Recom- mended Telescopes TV-60 TV-76 TV-76 TV-85 HD4: NP-101is HD5: NP-127is Cradle Interior W and H (see diag. below) W: 5-5/16" / 135mm H: 2½" / 64mm HD4: same as Tele-Pod HD5 W: 6-7/16" / 164mm HD5 H: 2-7/8" / 73mm   Cradle interior (W)idth and (H)eight from altitude axis to mounting plate.