FEATURES:

• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” thread
• Accepts cameras weighing up to 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
• Auto-tracking for smooth camera motion perfect for long-term exposures
• Cast aluminum body with plastic spray finish
• Built in latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• Built in compass
• Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
• Includes iOptron AccuAlign^TM dark-field illuminated polar scope
• Operation in both Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere (N/S switch)
• 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
• Up to 24 hours of operation on 4 AA batteries
• Padded carry bag included

DESCRIPTION:

The new iOptron SkyTracker^TM camera mount is the perfect accessory for astrophotography. This portable mount makes it easy to take long exposures of the night sky without streaking or star trailing. Simply attach your camera to the front and turn on. The mount's slow-motion motors keep your camera tracking as the Earth rotates for beautiful images of the night sky. The SkyTracker^TM mount runs on 4AA batteries for portability at any location. Now you can take photos of the night sky like never before! 

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyTracker^TM camera mount
• Padded carry bag
• AccuAlign^TM dark field illuminated polar scope
• Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post

Mount

Ultra compact EQ

Payload (MAX)

7.7 lbs (3.5kg)

Mount weight

2.6 lbs (1.2kg) w/o battery

Body material

Cast aluminum

Latitude adjustment range

0º ~ 70º

Worm wheel

Φ80mm, 156 teeth aluminum alloy

Worm gear

Φ11mm, brass

Bearing

4 pieces

Motor drive

DC servo

Tracking

R.A. automatic

Tracking speed

1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, N/S

Polar sight hole

~ 8.5º FOV

Polar scope

6º FOV with dark field illuminated

Power consumption

DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.0 6A at Max load

Power requirement

4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA

Duration of operation

24 hours at 20ºC

Built in accessory

Latitude and azimuth adjustor, Compass

Dimensions

153 x 104 x 58 mm

Operation Temperature

-10~40ºC

Base connect

3/8” threaded socket