iOptron built on the success of their first camera tracking system with the redesigned and re-engineered SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount. The mount is specifically made to capture long-exposure images of the Moon and Sun, or wide-field photos of the night sky or skyscapes. Improvements include a smoother and quieter right ascension motor for clear imaging and precise tracking, the addition of an internal rechargeable battery with a runtime of up to 24 continuous hours, and multiple mounting options for both the camera and the mount itself.
The single-axis servo motor features four tracking speeds: Solar, lunar, 1x celestial (for tracking wide-field star patterns), and 1/2x celestial (for combination skyscape framing). Its tracking rates can be used in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres for world-wide use. The included AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope makes precise polar alignment fast and easy - especially when used in conjunction with iOptron's alignment app for Android and iOS devices.
The SkyTracker comes in two parts, the Alt-Az base and the tracker module. The base attaches to 3/8"-16 photo/video/field tripod posts via its socket, or 1/4"-20 posts with the included adapter plug. The tracking module can be attached to the base with a simple Vixen-style dovetail plate and saddle or directly to a tripod via a 3/8"-16 socket. The camera mounts onto the tracking module's motorized plate using an optional ball head - for camera rigs up to 2.6 pounds, or with an optional counterweight kit - for rigs from 2.6 to 6.6 pounds, including the lens.
- Single-axis equatorial
- Payload capacity: 6.6lb
- Camera mounts on optional ball head or counterweight kit, available separately
- SkyTracker attaches to base with a Vixen-style dovetail plate and saddle
- Mount SkyTracker directly to photo/video ball heads and tripod via 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 socket
- 3/8"-16 or 1/4"-20 tripod mount on base
- Aluminum alloy construction with ABS polycarbonate covers
- Mount and base weighs 2.5 lb, total
- Mount and base only. A tripod is required for proper use
- Single right-ascension DC servo motor: Quiet and virtually vibration-free for steadier imaging
- Tracking speeds: 1x Celestial, 1/2x Celestial, solar, lunar
- 180x forward and reverse fast slew speed for fast polar alignment or to find objects
- Selectable Northern or Southern hemisphere
- Right-Ascension shaft: 25mm diameter, steel
- Worm wheel: 74mm diameter, 144-teeth, aluminum alloy
- Worm gear: 11mm diameter, brass
- Four-piece bearing
- 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 attachment post for optional ball head or counterweight kit
- Internal Li-Poly 2000mAh battery with up to 24 hours of runtime
- Micro-USB charging, reaches 80% charge in 5 hours
- Wide 14 to 104° operating temperature
- Etched reticle for longevity
- Illuminated with 8 intensity levels
- 6° field of view
- 8° field of view Polar sight hole allows for fast alignment without Polar scope