Description

iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with iPolar Used

Introducing The SkyGuider Pro — iOptron’s next generation camera tracking device! Leading the camera tracker market for nearly four years, iOptron s SkyGuider Pro pushes closer to perfection.

The redesigned SkyGuiderr Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port and camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with different brightness levels. Using with our iOS app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The DEC mounting bracket allows you to balance a heavy camera and or lens better, or even mount a light telescope. The optional 8408 hand controller allows you to check the Pole Star position for the polar alignment, slew the mount, adjust the guiding rate, change the mount settings and control the camera trigger.

The SkyGuider Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1 2X for sky and landscape combined, 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 SkyGuider 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 SkyGuider Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1 4” or 3 8” threads.

The DEC mounting bracket package, which includes DEC mounting bracket, counterweight shaft, counterweight and Vixen-type dovetail saddle, makes the SkyGuideTM Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera lens system, even a lightweight telescope.

The SkyGuider Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

 

Features

• All metal mechanical structure
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3 8” or 1 4” threadschristmaschristmas
• Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
• 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
• Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope
• Adjustable polar scope illumination
• 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
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Quick slew (144X) for camera framing adjustment
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
• HBX port for external hand controller
• Micro USB port for power, charging and firmware upgrade
• Built-in shutter triggering port
• Padded carry bag included
• DEC mounting bracket
• Counterweight and CW shaft
• Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting
• Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
• Optional tripod (#3221)
• Optional Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller (#8408)
• Optional DSLR camera shutter trigger cable

• Technical Specifications

  Mount		Compact single axis tracking EQ
  Payload (Max.)		11 lbs (5kg), balanced
  Mount weight		2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery
  Mount weight with base		3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery
  Body material		All metal
  RA shaft		Φ35mm, steel
  Worm wheel		Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
  R.A. worm		Φ15.2mm, brass
  Bearing		4 pieces
  Motor drive		DC servo motor with optical encoder
  Tracking		R.A. automatic
  Tracking speed		Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1 2 Cel, and N S
  Fast slew speed		144X, forward and reverse
  Guiding port		ST-4 compatible
  Polar scope		iPolar Electronic Polar Scope
  Camera trigger		Yes
  Hand controller		Optional 8408 HC
  Power Requirement		Internal rechargeable battery
  Battery type		Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
  Duration of operation		Up to 20 hours at 20ºC
  Power charge port		MiniUSB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
  Camera mounting block		Φ62mm, 3 8 post thread
  Body base connection		Vixen dovetail, 3 8” socket (1 4” converter)
  Alt-Azi adjustable base		Vixen style saddle, 3 8” socket
  Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter		Φ80 mm
  Latitude adjustment range		-30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base)
  Azimuth adjustment range		±5º
  Level indicator		Level bubble
  Body dimension		133x115x95 mm (w o alt-azi base)
  Counterweight shaft		Φ20×200 mm w 3 8”-16 threads
  Counterweight		1.35kg
  Firmware upgrade		Yes (via USB port)
  Operation Temperature		-10ºC ~40ºC

   

  In the Box

  • SkyGuider Pro camera mount
  • Alt-azi base (installed)
  • AccuAlign^{TM dark field illuminated polar scope}
  • iPolar
  • Micro USB charging cable
  • DEC mounting bracket w camera mounting disk
  • 1.35kg counterweight
  • CW shaft
  • Tripod Not Included

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