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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