39. 22 lbs 8" f/6 reflector too much for CG5? - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (167k)  -  ..mount where it is much more stable, even in wind. I miss the GEM and am looking at a CGEM.. - ndex16
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/369094-22-lbs-8-f6-reflector-too-much-for-cg5/
    
    
40. First Scope Question - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (140k)  -  ..They are extremely stable and easy to use. Fumbling with a cheap gem mount sucks,the image wont stay stable unless you have a perfectly still.. ..night. Most scope mount combinations.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/132761-first-scope-question/
    
    
41. 6" Mak-Cass vs Newtonian - Reflectors - Cloudy Nights  (139k)  -  ..and even less stable. I remember mine was quite shaky on my GEM pedestal mount. I could go on, but if.. - ndex14
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/433600-6-mak-cass-vs-newtonian/
    
    
42. hello from newbie and question - Page 6 - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (158k)  -  ..spent on the mount. And Dob mounts are more stable than light GEM mounts. With GEMs, the mount is either heavy (and expensive, and.. ..less portable) and stable or light and.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/100926-hello-from-newbie-and-question/page-6
    
    
43. Another new guy looking for guidance - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (183k)  -  ..stable DOB that I can focus vs a GEM mounted scope that may shake, has an.. - ndex17
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/364602-another-new-guy-looking-for-guidance/
    
    
44. GEM mounted SCTs - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (133k)  -  ..GEM is generally more stable, easier to transport and more flexible than a fork mounted SCT, IMO. Still, I like fork.. ..I like fork mounted SCTs in alt az configuration for their simplicity. Randy Roy Back to.. - ndex27
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/155873-gem-mounted-scts/
    
    
45. Towa 339 - Appreciation & Improvements - Classic Telescopes - Cloudy Nights  (191k)  -  ..GEM mount. Damping was minimal, those wooden legs are much more stable than any aluminum ones I have.. - ndex6
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/523507-towa-339-appreciation-improvements/
    
    
46. SE8 Tripod Stability and vibration - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (90k)  -  ..not be as stable as a much heavier GEM mount. We all make our compromises... - ndex13
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/444504-se8-tripod-stability-and-vibration/
    
    
47. Tracking issues with Nexstar 8SE (need advice) - Beginning and Intermediate Imaging - Cloudy  (71k)  -  ..to use, visual mount. Or move it to the GEM for a stable imaging platform. -Dan Back to top.. - ndex25
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/248457-tracking-issues-with-nexstar-8se-need-adv..
    
    
48. 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/
    
    
49. Advice on 8" SCT OTA for visual - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (153k)  -  ..a Meade fork mount e they more stable than a GEM in the same $$$ class? Back.. - ndex21
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/259413-advice-on-8-sct-ota-for-visual/
    
    
50. Astrophotography using film - Equipment - Cloudy Nights  (184k)  -  ..a german equatorial mount (GEM) with motors on both the RA and DEC axes. The mount should be stable and.. - ndex8
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/517502-astrophotography-using-film/
    
    
51. Remount C11 . . is this the right thing to do? - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (95k)  -  ..GEM would be much more stable than a fork mount, and much more versatile. Steve Back.. - ndex21
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/295674-remount-c11-is-this-the-right-thing-to-do..
    
    
52. Sorry but another first telescope questions - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (132k)  -  ..stabler then a low end Gem mount . BTW .I AM NOT a DOB GUY But.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/273078-sorry-but-another-first-telescope-questio..
    
    
53. Mounts' max loads specs. - Mounts - Cloudy Nights  (89k)  -  ..peir allows most GEM heads to carry close to their rated capacity and still remain stable. Many mounts loose stability when rated .. - ndex18
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/334987-mounts-max-loads-specs/
    
    
54. New to telescopes, need advice. - Page 2 - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (128k)  -  ..mount. A good, stable GEM is worth 100 of what you're probably getting, and the worst.. - ndex30
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/145236-new-to-telescopes-need-advice/page-2
    
    
55. Light Pollution/Telescope? - Beginners Forum - Cloudy Nights  (78k)  -  ..mount (Gem) can be lareg like a refractor. A Dob gives you a simple, stable mount, at a low cost. So a.. - ndex22
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/293922-light-pollutiontelescope/
    
    
56. CPC 925 for AP? - Beginning and Intermediate Imaging - Cloudy Nights  (137k)  -  ..photography. The fork mounted CPC's are very stable and sometimes outperform their GEM counterparts in periodic error. My CPC-800.. - ndex19
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/335214-cpc-925-for-ap/
    
    
57. Just recieved the CPC1100XLT GPS ... first light - Cats & Casses - Cloudy Nights  (123k)  -  ..to my previous GEM mounted scopes. The motors are nice and quiet and the mount is very stable. I need to get this scope.. - ndex32
    http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/81342-just-recieved-the-cpc1100xlt-gps-first-lig..
    
    

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