iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope
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Vai al moduloUpgraded from SkyTracker, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with our smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.
Upgraded from SkyTrackerTM, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with our smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.
The SkyTrackerTM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.
We have made big improvements on the SkyTrackerTM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTrackerTM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTrackerTM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.
Features
- All metal structure with ABS covers
- Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
- Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
- Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
- Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
- Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
- Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope
- Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels
- 4 tracking speed (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars; 1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the same time
- Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment
- Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
- Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
- Upto 24 hours of operation (20°C)
- 1/4" – 3/8” thread converter included
- Padded carry bag included
- Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
- Optional tripod (#3221)
- Optional counterweight balance kit (#3324)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount
- Alt-azi base (installed)
- AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope
- Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post (installed)
- Padded carry bag
- Micro USB charging cable
Mount | Ultra compact single axis EQ |
Payload (MAX) | 6.6 lbs (3kg) |
Mount weight | 685 gm with battery |
Mount weight with base | 1150 gm (2.53 lbs) with battery |
Body material | Die-cast aluminum with ABS cover |
RA shaft | Φ25mm, steel |
Worm wheel | Φ74mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy |
Worm gear | Φ11mm, brass |
Worm period | 600 sec |
Bearing | 4 pieces |
Motor drive | DC servo |
Tracking | R.A. automatic |
Tracking speed | 1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, solar, lunar, N/S |
Fast slew speed | 180X, forward and reverse |
Polar sight hole | ~ 8º FOV |
Polar scope | 6º FOV, dark field illuminated (8 adjustable intensity) |
Power requirement | Internal rechargeable battery |
Battery type | Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh |
Duration of operation | Up to 24 hours at 20ºC |
Power charge port | Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours |
Body dimension | 115x115x95 mm |
Operation Temperature | -15~40ºC |
Mounting ring | Ø53 mm, 3/8” or 1/4" post threads |
Body-base connection | Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket w/ 1/4” converter |
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 |