IO3550A

3550A

iOptron

The iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount gets an update with the addition of the iPolar electronic polar scope that increases the precision of your alignment to improve tracking accuracy and eliminate streaks during long-exposure astrophotography even if visibility is poor or there is no visible pole star.Ideal for wide-field astrophotography, the SkyGuider Pro tracks celestial bodies so you can capture images of the sun and moon, and it supports tricky star-scape shooting techniques. This versatile tracking system can be configured in multiple ways, including single or double-camera mounting, or even carrying smaller telescope optical tube assemblies (OTAs).The system functions as an equatorial mount, with a Right Ascension (RA) tracking motor to compensate for the apparent movement of celestial objects across the sky. A Declination mounting bracket allows the use of the counterweight kit to balance heavier imaging rigs and limit vibration and strain on the motor and gears or for double-mounting cameras or OTAs. The tracking head runs on a factory-installed rechargeable battery with a 20-hour runtime. iOptron offers the SkyGuider Pro here with just the tracking head and alt-az base for users with a reliable support system. The tracking head can be mounted on a tripod by itself using a conventional 1/4"-20 photo ball head, or the head/base can be mounted together on most astronomical, photo, video, or field tripods using the 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 mount on the bottom of the base.Tracking Head Head:11-pound max payload capacity when properly balancedTracking rates: Solar, Lunar, Celestial, and Half-celestial (for sky-scape photography)144x forward/reverse fast slew speed helps to find objects and frame shotsFactory-installed iPolar electronic polar scope enables precise alignment even if visibility is poor or there is no visible pole star; it works globally. Windows PC is requiredCounterweight shaft and 3-pound weight are included to properly balance heavier cameras and lensesPorts: ST-4 Autoguider; shutter release; micro-USB charging; optional Go2Nova hand controllerRuns on one internal rechargeable LiPo battery; up to 20-hour runtimeMounting:Mounts to alt-az base via Vixen-style dovetail1/4"-20 socket enables mounting to a photo, video, or field tripod using an optional ball headMotor and Gears:Right Ascension DC servo provides smooth tracking with limited vibration, and optical encoder improves tracking accuracyRight Ascension clutch disk enables manual movement35mm steel Right Ascension shaft88mm, 144-tooth aluminum alloy worm wheel15.2mm brass worm gearFour-piece roller bearing provides smooth movement with reduced vibrationAlt-Az Base Vixen-style dovetail saddle accepts the tracking head without tools for attachment-30 to 65 latitude adjustment range 5 azimuth adjustment range"Bull's eye" bubble level3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 socket for attachment onto most astronomical, photo, video, or field tripodsCamera Attachment 3/8"-16 camera mounting block to mount camera directly onto tracking head or dual-mount on Declination bracketMount a camera onto head using a ball head for smaller camerasUse included Declination bracket for heavier rigs with included counterweight assembly, for dual-camera mounting or smaller telescope OTAsDual camera mount payload of 11 pounds + 7.7 pounds