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Weighing only 390 g (0.86 lbs) and features 4 tracking rates:
- 1X for stars and deep space objects (sidereal)
- ☾ for Moon (lunar)
- ☼ for Sun (solar)
- ½X for Milky Way with terrestrial foreground
Small and light enough to put into your pocket, yet can carry up to 6.6 lbs of imaging gear. The iOptron PST Micro Tracker is the ultimate portable DSLR sky tracking device.
Featuring a powerful motor and worm gear drive train to operate silently as it precisely tracks the target subjects. The metal CNC machined body provides for rugged durability. The PST has a vixen style dovetail that slides into the optional AZ base or it can mount directly to a tripod by a 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 post. Powered by an internal rechargeable Li-Poly battery or external 5 volt power bank for extended use.
Optional side bracket for holding an iOptron AccuAlign optical polar scope or iPolar for precise polar alignment for a serious astroimaging. It also has a “peek hole” for basic alignment.
The PST Micro Tracker is the optimal tracking solution for an on the go imager!
Features
- All CNC metal structure
- Accepts cameras weighing up to 3kg (6.6 lbs)
- Light weight (390gm with battery)
- Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
- 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 for camera framing adjustment
- Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
- Built-in rechargeable battery with Type-C USB port for power and charging
- Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- PST Micro Tracker camera mount
- Li-Poly rechargeable battery (installed)
- 3/8” and 1/4” threaded converter for camera tripod/ball head mounting (installed)
- Soft cloth drawstring bag
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- One Year Limited Warranty (90 days on battery)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- #3327 Adjustable AZ/EQ base
- #3328 Precision AZ/EQ base
- #3340-PST Polar Scope mounting bracket
- #3330-HST AccuAlignlative dark field illuminated polar scope w/LED
- #3339 iPolar electronic polar scope
- #3305A Ball head
- #3221 Tripod
- #3324 CW kit
- #3683 Arca-Swiss compatible quick release base plate
Specifications
| Mount | Ultra Compact Single-axis Tracking Mount |
| Payload (MAX) | 3kg (6.6 lbs) |
| Mount weight | 390 gm with battery (0.86 lbs) |
| Drive train | Worm/gear system |
| Tracking speed | Solar, Lunar. 1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S |
| Quick Slew | Yes, for camera framing adjustment |
| Power | Internal Li-Poly battery or external 5V power bank |
| Duration of operation | Up to 10 hours (20ºC) |
| Power charging port | USB Type-C 5V 1A |
| Body material | CNC All metal |
| Body dimension | 76x63x56 mm |
| Ballhead mounting block | Ø48 mm w/ 3/8”-16 post |
| Body-base connection | Vixen type dovetail bar with 3/8”-16 socket and 1/4”-20 converter |
| Polar scope | Optional iPolar or AccuAlign TM Polar Scope |
| EQ Base | Optional #3327 or #3328 |
| Operation temperature | -10~45ºC |
| Warranty | One year limited (90 day on battery) |
Shown with Wedge and Ball Head, sold separately
Shown with Wedge, Ball Head, and Counterweight Kit, sold separately