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iOptron Skyguider Pro - with Upgraded Williams Optics Declination Adapter

$ 216.48

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Condition: Open box
  • Brand: iOptron
  • Type: Equatorial
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Features: Motorized

    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