{"product_id":"omegon-astroinseguitore-minitrack-lx3-essentials","title":"Omegon Star Tracker MiniTrack LX3 Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMiniTrack LX3 Essentials\u003c\/strong\u003e is the base version of the MiniTrack star tracker: a fully mechanical tracker with no batteries or electronics, designed for wide-field astrophotography with cameras and small telephoto lenses. Simply wind it up like a wristwatch to start tracking, which lasts around 60 minutes per wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA spring mechanism instead of a counterweight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of traditional counterweights, the LX3 uses a spring system that compensates for the weight of the mounted camera, slowing or speeding up the movement to match the load. The body is CNC-machined aluminium, with a Teflon bushing that ensures smooth axis movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEssentials version: the entry point to the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the MiniTrack LX3 SET, the Essentials version includes a simple polar finder tube instead of the optical polar scope, keeping the price down while still providing sufficient alignment for wide-field exposures up to around 20-30 seconds. You can later upgrade to the optical polar scope by purchasing it separately along with its mounting bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount features two connections: a 1\/4\" thread for the photo tripod, and a 3\/8\" thread for a ball head (not included in this version). It's designed exclusively for observing from the northern hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInvented in Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MiniTrack was invented by Italian amateur astronomer Cristian Fattinnanzi; Omegon developed its production, making it one of the most widespread portable star trackers among amateur astrophotographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMiniTrack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaximum payload\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e3 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRA axis tracking\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYes (mechanical, spring-driven)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDEC axis tracking\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRuntime per wind\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePolar finder\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSimple polar finder tube (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCNC aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e21 x 7.8 x 3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" for tripod, 3\/8\" for ball head\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHemisphere\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNorthern only\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's recommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone wanting to get started with wide-field astrophotography (Milky Way, night sky panoramas) on a modest budget, using a standard photo tripod, a ball head and their own camera.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omegon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57927560823115,"sku":"OM70825","price":159.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/1981\/1147\/files\/Omegon-Montatura-MiniTrack-LX3-Essentials_9113e05d-7eb0-424c-9bd0-a6c3a6680ba1.jpg?v=1784790893","url":"https:\/\/adriasky.it\/en\/products\/omegon-star-tracker-minitrack-lx3-essentials","provider":"Adriasky","version":"1.0","type":"link"}