1. [Discuss] What can I expect in a scope for 6K? - Equipment - Cloudy Nights  (161k)  -  ..an extremely reliable, stable and precise premium mount. I have a Pentax MS-5 GEM that I purchased in Japan in.. ..an extremely reliable, stable and precise premium mount. I have a Pentax MS-5 GEM that I purchased in Japan in.. - ndex8
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/487569-discuss-what-can-i-expect-in-a-scope-for-..
   
   
2. Looking to get my first real telescope - advice? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (114k)  -  ..mount is stable. A good Go-To GEM will be over $400 new. A good Alt Az.. ..make sure the mount is stable. A good Go-To GEM will be over $400 new. A.. ..come on a mount and.. ..come on a mount and .. - ndex22
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/260909-looking-to-get-my-first-real-telescope-ad..
   
   
3. So why and when did our Hobby get so EXPENSIVE???? - Equipment - Cloudy Nights  (172k)  -  ..mount was a GEM and it was far from being stable enough for astrophotography, but back then.. ..good EP's. The mount was a GEM and it was far from being stable enough for astrophotography, but back then.. - ndex18
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/334659-so-why-and-when-did-our-hobby-get-so-expe..
   
   
4. C6-S GT vs Nexstar C6SE - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (71k)  -  ..identical. Is the GEM mount more stable than the Nexstar single arm? Use will be mostly.. ..Refractor which is GEM mounted . Have to say the Gem will be more stable BUT my 8i is.. - ndex29
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/92637-c6-s-gt-vs-nexstar-c6se/
   
   
5. Star Party? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (94k)  -  ..4.5" on a GEM out. The mount isn't stable enough against.. ..4.5" on a GEM out. The mount isn't stable enough against the winds which results in.. - ndex30
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/137365-star-party/
   
   
6. Celestron Telescope - Page 2 - Equipment - Cloudy Nights  (76k)  -  ..strong and stiff (Stable) mount. In essence a GEM is.. ..about the fork-arm mount. It is the most stable and best tracking when used in the.. ..EQ configuration, a GEM is definitely best... ..is on a GEM the required equatorial angle is very near where the RA and DEC.. - ndex29
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/112392-celestron-telescope/page-2
   
   
7. Advice welcome - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (145k)  -  ..a lightweight portable mount for visual use, and a heavy, stable GEM mount for.. ..GEM mount. So you can buy a GEM later on and have the best of both.. - ndex22
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/298602-advice-welcome/
   
   
8. Wedge VS GEM - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (159k)  -  ..mount my N11 occasionally on an APT wedge (very sturdy), but it's not as stable as a GEM, as there's a lot of components.. ..it's not as stable as a GEM, as there's a lot of components between the tripod.. ..it's not as stable as a GEM, as there's a lot.. ..on the fork mount. I mount my N11 occasionally on an APT wedge (very sturdy), but.. - ndex32
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/82204-wedge-vs-gem/
   
   
9. DM-6....WOW!!! This sucker is BIG! - Page 2 - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (150k)  -  ..becomes an altazimuth mount. In this configuration, what benefits does the disc-mount have over the GEM is it more stable, have better friction characteristics .? Look.. ..axis of your GEM horizontally, it becomes an altazimuth mount. In this configuration, what benefits does.. ..have over the GEM is it more stable, have better friction characteristics.. - ndex29
   http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/125451-dm-6wow-this-sucker-is-big/page-2
   
   
10. Mount for EON 72mm - Refractors - Cloudy Nights  (159k)  -  ..means a more stable mount. Tough choice since they are very different mounts. I'm intrigued by the Astroview GEM since it will at least let.. ..EQ2 and how stable is it? 2) What made you decide to go with a GEM for a grab and go visual.. ..and go visual mount? -Dan Back to top #19 Dave.. - ndex28
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/184775-mount-for-eon-72mm/
    
    
11. SCT vs Newtonian for 100% visual use - Page 3 - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (76k)  -  ..as making the mount more stable. Modern GEM mounted 10 inch Newtonians are pretty much.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/285671-sct-vs-newtonian-for-100-visual-use/page-..
    
    
12. Design criteria for apo-eating Newts - Reflectors - Cloudy Nights  (160k)  -  ..Also, a dob mount can be made very stable and steady. IMO, a GEM for a 10" class OTA will.. - ndex16
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/358381-design-criteria-for-apo-eating-newts/
    
    
13. Best 8" SCT around $2k -- a coin flip? - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (156k)  -  ..the forks. The GEM mount will not be quite as stable though, and the observing position might.. - ndex29
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/142118-best-8-sct-around-2k-a-coin-flip/
    
    
14. Celeston SCT or Meade Mak for beginner? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (140k)  -  ..correct that the GEM mount is more stable. Down the road, the GEM mount will make a better AP platform.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/104303-celeston-sct-or-meade-mak-for-beginner/
    
    
15. Do I really want a reflector? - Reflectors - Cloudy Nights  (153k)  -  ..GEM mount. Dob mounts are a lot more stable and cause less eyepiece position headaches (if.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/288159-do-i-really-want-a-reflector/
    
    
16. M27 from C8 - 1st post to DSLR - DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing - Cloudy  (94k)  -  ..stable mount with the HD tripod. I was tempted to get the Celestron ASGT GEM mount (it too can be autoguided), but.. - ndex31
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/130302-m27-from-c8-1st-post-to-dslr/
    
    
17. Alternative to a Dob? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (151k)  -  ..be much more stable,a decent wind or bumping the scope will cause the gem mounted newt image.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/139535-alternative-to-a-dob/
    
    
18. Best scope / mount config for a " quick view" ? (EQ mount setup taking too long! ) - Page  (186k)  -  ..but still very stable. Alt-az mounts are generally simpler than a GEM and they do not require a.. ..is having a mount that is large.. - ndex9
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/508805-best-scope-mount-config-for-a-quick-view-..
    
    
19. What kind of scope? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (75k)  -  ..They have very stable mounts, and are the most bang for the buck. Newts mounted on a gem, can be Go-To or fully manual,.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/285157-what-kind-of-scope/
    
    

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