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iOptron

iOptron SkyTracker Pro Mount

iOptron SkyTracker Pro Mount

$498.00 NZD
$498.00 NZD
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Simply attach your camera to take stunning images of the night sky.

This portable mount makes it easy to take long exposures of the night sky without streaking or star trailing.

The SkyTracker Pro is simple to set up and use. Just attach the unit to a camera tripod then slide and lock your digital camera into the saddle. Align to the South Celestial Pole. Then the mount's slow-motion motors keep your camera tracking as the Earth rotates for beautiful images of the night sky.

It is lightweight and portable, small enough to fit on your palm. Batteries last up to 24 hours, so no need for a power pack. 

The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, and now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels.

The SkyTracker Pro has four tracking rates - 1x , 1/2x (for sky and landscape), plus lunar and solar. It also includes a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframe your image without disrupting the camera position.

The removable alt-azimuth base features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTracker Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4 or 3/8 threads.

A ball head is needed for pointing the camera in any direction. You can add the Astronz ball head as an optional extra if you do not already have one with your camera/tripod setup.

 

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SkyTracker™ Pro camera mount

Alt-azi base (installed)

AccuAlign™ dark field illuminated polar scope

Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post (installed)

Padded carry bag

Micro USB charging cable

One Year Limited Warranty

Mount Ultra compact single axis EQ
Payload 3kg maximum
Mount Weight 685g with battery, 1150g with battery and base
Body Material Die-cast aluminum with ABS cover
RA Shaft Φ25mm, steel
Worm Wheel Φ74mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
Worm Gear 11mm, brass
Worm Period 600 sec
Bearings 4 pieces
Motor Drive DC servo
Tracking RA automatic
Tracking Speed 1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, solar, lunar, N/S
Fast Slew Speed 180X, forward and reverse
Polar Sight Hole ~8° FOV
Polar Scope 6° FOV with dark field illuminated
Power Requirement Internal rechargeable battery
Battery Type Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Operation Duration Up to 24 hours at 20°C
Power Charge Port Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
Body Dimensions 115x115x95 mm
Operating Temperature -15°C ~ 40°C
Mounting Ring Ø53mm, 3/8” or 1/4" post threads
Alt-Azi Adjustable Base Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket (1/4" converter)
Latitude Adjustment Range -30º ~ 65º (with Alt-azi base)
AZ Adjustment Range ±5°
Base Diameter Φ80 mm
Warranty One year limited

This item is shipped by our freighter as it is too large to ship by courier.

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