iOptron SkyTracker PRO DSLR camera mount polar scope

iOptron SkyTracker PRO DSLR camera mount with polar scope

Price: £349.99
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Product code: 3322

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Introducing The SkyTrackerTM Pro

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 over 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.

SkyTracker really produces results fast: Customers regularly take astounding long exposure images with the SkyTracker, showing pinpoint stars and maximum detail. Even faint structure in deepsky objects is within your grasp. For example, see this amazing SkyTracker image of a spring galaxy cluster taken by UK Astro Photographer Francis Milsom. This shot clearly reveals detail within spiral galaxies with a DSLR camera and 100mm lens!

Android Polar Alignment app now available for iOptron polar alignment here. (opens new window)
iPhone Polar Alignment App for iOptron polar scope available here. (opens new window)

Download a PDF instruction manual for the iOptron SkyTracker PRO here (Opens new window).

You Tube Skytracker PRO video here.

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

Over 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

One Year Limited Warranty

Technical Specifications:

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 Over 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

Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery)

Communities:

To find out more about astro photography with the SkyTracker as well as it's larger siblings, the iEQ30 and iEQ45 mounts, we suggest joining the existing iOptron Imaging Yahoo User Group: Click here to join the iOptron Imaging Mount User Group

NEW: Join the iOptron Skytracker Flickr photo group to share your Skytracker images!