IO3322A

3322A

iOptron

iOptron upgrades their SkyTracker Pro EQ Camera Mount with the addition of the iPolar Electronic Polar Scope replacing the old-school analog polar scope with precise computer-aided polar alignment for your wide-field astrophotography sessions.The mount is specifically made to capture long-exposure images of the moon and sun or wide-field photos of the night sky and skyscapes. It offers smooth and quiet right ascension motor tracking for clear imaging and precise tracking and multiple mounting options for both the camera and the mount itself. An internal rechargeable battery has a runtime of up to 24 continuous hours on a single charge so you'll be able capture multiple images with different filters or build stunning long time-lapse videos.The single-axis servo motor features four tracking speeds: solar, lunar, 1x celestial (for tracking wide-field star patterns), and 1/2x celestial (for combination skyscape framing). Its tracking rates can be used in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres for worldwide use. The included iPolar Electronic Polar Scope is plug-and-play compatible with Windows PCs and makes precise polar alignment fast and easy using the on-screen computer instructions. Power for the iPolar comes via the USB computer connection, so it won't deplete the SkyTracker's battery and affect its runtime.The SkyTracker comes in two parts: the Alt-Az base and the tracker module. The base attaches to 3/8"-16 photo/video/field tripod posts via its socket or 1/4"-20 posts with the included adapter plug. The tracking module can be attached to the base with a simple Vixen-style dovetail plate and saddle or directly to a tripod via a 3/8"-16 socket. The camera mounts onto the tracking module's motorized plate using an optional ball head for camera rigs up to 2.6 pounds, or with an optional counterweight kit for rigs from 2.6 to 6.6 pounds, including the lens.Mount Head Single-axis equatorial6.6-pound payload capacity30 to 65 latitude adjustment range with Alt-Az base 5 AZ adjustment rangeCamera mounts on optional ball head or counterweight kit, available separatelyAluminum alloy construction with ABS polycarbonate coversMount and base weighs 2.5 poundsInternal Li-Poly 2000mAh battery with up to 24 hours of continuous runtimeMicro-USB charging, reaches 80% charge in 5 hoursWide 5 to 104 operating temperatureMotors and Gears Single right-ascension DC servo motorQuiet and virtually vibration-free for steadier imagingTracking speeds: 1x celestial, 1/2x celestial, solar, lunar180x forward and reverse fast slew speeds for polar alignment and to find objectsSelectable Northern or Southern hemisphereRight ascension shaft: 25mm diameter, steelWorm wheel: 74mm diameter, 144 teeth, aluminum alloyWorm gear: 11mm diameter, brassFour-piece bearingMounting Mount and base only. A tripod is required for proper useSkyTracker attaches to base with a Vixen-style dovetail plate and saddleMount SkyTracker directly to photo/video ball heads or tripod via 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 socketOptional counterweight kit for smoother and more accurate trackingCamera mounts to SkyTracker with a standard 1/4"-20 threaded postiPolar Electronic Polar Scope Designed to fit directly into the SkyGuider ProInstalls without the need for additional adapters or mountsUtilizes a digital camera and downloadable computer software for Windows PC to provide accurate polar alignment anywhere on earthWorks even if pole stars are not visible or the night is cloudy or suffers from light pollutionSimple on-screen alignment instructionsPlug-and-play; no drivers requiredPowered by USB computer connection24" USB cable included