SkyTracker PRO

Upgraded from SkyTracker, 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 up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticle, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Used along with the 3rd party (free) PS Align smartphone, quick and accurate polar alignment is easy to achieve.  The SkyTracker 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 SkyTracker 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 SkyTracker Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography. 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 AccuAlign 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 Upto 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) 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 Up to 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) PACKAGE CONTENTS SkyTracker Pro camera mount (Black body) Alt-az base (installed) AccuAlign 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