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iOptron Skyguider Pro - with Upgraded Williams Optics Declination Adapter
$ 216.48
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Description
iOptron Skyguider Pro - with Upgraded Williams Optics Declination Adapter.Open box - Never Used. Bought in Jan 2021. No tripod included.
Building on the success of their previous systems, the
iOptron SkyGuider Pro EQ Camera Mount
increases the precision and payload capacity while reducing the form factor to produce an imaging support system to track celestial bodies and capture images of the sun and moon, or for wide-field astrophotography star-scapes shooting techniques. This versatile tracking system can be configured in multiple ways including single or double-camera mounting, or even mounting smaller telescope optical tubes.
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. An integrated polar axis alignment scope aids in accurate set up to improve tracking accuracy for long-exposure photography. 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 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 tripod using the 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 mount on the bottom of the base.
Tracking Head
11-pound max payload capacity when properly balanced
Tracking rates: Solar, Lunar, Celestial, and Half-celestial (for sky-scape photography)
144x forward/reverse fast slew speed helps to find and frame shots
Integrated AutoAlign illuminated polar axis scope allows for precise alignment to improve tracking accuracy; 6° field of view for easier alignment; adjustable illumination intensity
Counterweight shaft and 3-pound weight are included to properly balance heavier cameras and lenses
Ports: ST-4 Autoguider; Shutter release; Micro-USB charging; Optional Go2Nova hand controller
Runs on one internal rechargeable LiPo battery; up to 20-hour runtime
Mounting:
Mounts to alt-az base via Vixen-style dovetail
1/4"-20 socket enables mounting to a photo, video, field tripod using an optional ball-head
Motor and Gears:
Right Ascension DC servo provides smooth tracking with limited vibration, and optical encoder improves tracking accuracy
Right Ascension clutch disk enables manual movement
35mm steel Right Ascension shaft
88mm, 144-tooth aluminum alloy worm wheel
15.2mm, brass worm gear
Four-piece roller bearing provides smooth movement with reduced vibration
Alt-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 level
3/8"-16 and 1/4"20 socket for attachment onto most astronomical, photo, video, or field tripods
Camera Attachment
3/8"-16 camera mounting block to mounts camera directly onto tracking head or dual-mount on Declination bracket
Mount a camera onto head using a ball-head for smaller cameras
Use included Declination bracket for heavier rigs with included counterweight assembly, for dual-camera mounting, or smaller telescope OTAs
Dual camera mount payload of 11-pound + 7.7-pounds