20. Trying to decide between two "first" telescopes. - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (164k)  -  ..GEM mount will be more stable than the SE, but the SE is perfectly adequate for.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/267402-trying-to-decide-between-two-first-telesc..
    
    
21. Orion Spaceprobe 130ST - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (155k)  -  ..ratio and more stable mount) but this little GEM is certainly one to consider. I think.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/94632-orion-spaceprobe-130st/
    
    
22. Best 8" SCT? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (168k)  -  ..wedge this scopes mount will be just as good as any Gem mount and probably be more stable. Another thing to think about is.. - ndex14
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/409603-best-8-sct/
    
    
23. What to Buy - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (166k)  -  ..You need a GEM mount, and one that is very stable, and with high quality gear drives.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/253785-what-to-buy/
    
    
24. Mount for ETX-125 - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (98k)  -  ..mount was one of the best things about it. Accurate, reasonably stable, the GOTO worked nicely. A Gem is nice for photography but for.. ..visual, an ALT-AZ mount has fewer awkward positions and.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/277293-mount-for-etx-125/
    
    
25. Another newbie - spend my money, please! :) - DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing -  (171k)  -  ..imagers prefer a GEM over a fork mount with wedge, it is a little more stable, but it is more difficult to.. - ndex28
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/151230-another-newbie-spend-my-money-please/
    
    
26. Mount for 14" Parks Newtonian - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (176k)  -  ..cheaper than any GEM mount you could buy for it and also very stable. Patrick Back to top #4 orlyandico.. - ndex10
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/480971-mount-for-14-parks-newtonian/
    
    
27. going from 8" f/4 to 8" f/6 for planetary viewing? - Reflectors - Cloudy Nights  (172k)  -  ..a quality eq mount. Yes you can get a cheap GEM and quite possibly be less stable than hand tracking with a Dob... - ndex16
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/368630-going-from-8-f4-to-8-f6-for-planetary-vie..
    
    
28. Beginning planetary astrophotography, looking for advice and opinions - Solar System Imaging &  (126k)  -  ..will want a stable equatorial mount, GEM preferred (I like the classic Atlas Atlas AZ EQ-G),.. - ndex7
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/520396-beginning-planetary-astrophotography-look..
    
    
29. DM-4 or Unistar Deluxe. - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (83k)  -  ..came with the GEM mount. It is pretty stable with.. - ndex29
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/122051-dm-4-or-unistar-deluxe/
    
    
30. A clear night with the Tinsley - Classic Telescopes - Cloudy Nights  (99k)  -  ..a Tak EM200 GEM which is much more stable than the stock mount. Edited by Adam S, 22 July.. - ndex8
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/506518-a-clear-night-with-the-tinsley/
    
    
31. alt-az + accessories or gem? - Equipment - Cloudy Nights  (77k)  -  ..however an accurate stable GEM mount allows you virtually unlimited exposure times when astroimaging, exposures times.. ..an Alt Az mount can be done with short exposures and often reduced image quality however.. - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/406034-alt-az-accessories-or-gem/
    
    
32. 8SE or C8-SGT for visual & planetary imaging ? - Equipment - Cloudy Nights  (110k)  -  ..not be as stable as the GEM. The GEM also gives you to option of mounting another telescope.. - ndex21
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/301543-8se-or-c8-sgt-for-visual-planetary-imagin..
    
    
33. Understanding how to navigate with a G.E.M. - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (90k)  -  ..away from a Gem mounted scope. With some tweeking, you can make the tripod more stable, clean up the thick grease and.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/263604-understanding-how-to-navigate-with-a-gem/
    
    
34. Meade 6" f/5 6600 - Classic Telescopes - Cloudy Nights  (75k)  -  ..mount is quite a nice GEM and very stable. Back to top #6 Steve M M.. - ndex18
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/340043-meade-6-f5-6600/
    
    
35. A lesson before buying? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (124k)  -  ..gem mount. The eyepiece is always at a good position,the image is always completely stable,and setup takes a lot less trips.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/133196-a-lesson-before-buying/
    
    
36. orion smaller scopes what do you think? - Reflectors - Cloudy Nights  (133k)  -  ..is much more stable than a scope with a GEM mount (certainly than the one coming with.. - ndex32
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/81231-orion-smaller-scopes-what-do-you-think/
    
    
37. Feedback on NexStar 8SE - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (116k)  -  ..newer C8. The mount is extremely portable, but not as stable as the fork mounted CPC800 or an entry level GEM (CG5). I never had any luck.. - ndex18
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/341519-feedback-on-nexstar-8se/
    
    
38. Please help me choose my new celestron telescope - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (131k)  -  ..The CPC and Gem uses regular gears (much less slop) and more stable heavier duty tripods . The Gem mounted version and.. - ndex21
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/289170-please-help-me-choose-my-new-celestron-te..
    
    

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