Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit with Tripod and Pier Extension

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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit with Tripod and Pier Extension
Key Features
  • Full GoTo Performance
  • Lightweight Equatorial Mount
  • 11-Pound Payload Capacity
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit is designed for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography. It features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB and auto guider, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi. With the GoTo feature plus multiple tracking rates, including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore.
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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Overview

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit is designed for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography. It features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB and auto guider, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi. With the GoTo feature plus multiple tracking rates, including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore.

With its 11-pound payload capacity, Star Adventurer is well-equipped to handle your DLSR or mirrorless camera sporting a wide-angle or telephoto lens plus accessories, a small aperture astrograph with a dedicated Astro Camera, or even small OTA’s such as Sky-Watcher's Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes, perfect for deep-space objects, the moon, and planets.

  • Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount
  • Lightweight equatorial mount for deep-space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography
  • 11-pound payload capacity
  • Multiple pre-programmed tracking rates, including sidereal, solar, and lunar
  • Interfaces: USB, auto guider (ST4), SynScan hand controller, and a SNAP port for DSLR shutter control programmable via free SynScan Pro app
  • Control with your smartphone via Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand box
  • Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment
  • Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
  • Powered by eight AA batteries (not included) or external source via 2.1 12 VDC port
  • V-style dovetail clamp
  • Lifetime free firmware upgrades
  • Star Adventurer GTi steel tripod and pier extension included
  • 3/8-inch tripod mount
UPC: 810098970013

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Specs

Key Specs
Mount Type
German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Motor
Yes
Power Source
Battery
Battery
8x AA
Mounting
To Tripod/Base: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Weight
5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Mount
Mount Type
German Equatorial
GoTo Capability
Yes
Payload Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Motor
Yes
Tracking Rates
Lunar, Sidereal, Solar
Altitude Adjustment
Yes
Latitude Adjustment
0 to 70°
Declination Adjustment
Yes
Right Ascension Adjustment
Yes
Counterweight
5.0 lb / 2.3 kg
Polar Axis Scope
Yes (Built In)
General
Power Source
Battery
Battery
8x AA
Input Power
12 VDC
Mounting
To Tripod/Base: Vixen-Type Saddle
GPS
No
Wireless
Yes
Dimensions
8.9 x 8.9 x 4.9" / 227 x 227 x 125 mm
Weight
5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
26 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
44 x 12.88 x 12.5"

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Reviews

Works perfectly - with a couple caveats...

By Richard
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-17

This unit works as advertised and, maiden voyage, accurately found and tracked M31 for 2 hours with no drift. (60 2-minute exposures.) Good alignment, yes, but that's easy to do with the lighted reticle. I used my Z8 and Nikon's 180-600 lens - HEAVY load, pushing the weight limit a bit. More good news: the 8 AA batteries needed to power it will provide plenty of shooting time - I brought spares, not needed - it's been out twice now on the same set. Now for the bad news: it should, IMO, come with the necessary Vixen rail, a 45 degree polar scope eyepiece, and a laser plus the mount to use it for initial Polaris alignment. (Once in the ballpark, the scope works fine.) But those extra pieces I had to hunt for and purchase, some of them from MSM. The angled eyepiece is needed because the tripod isn't very tall. (And I'm old - hate crouching or kneeling.) Finally, the 3 thumbscrews that seat the unit to the tripod can easily be dropped / lost when working in the dark, and if you don't get one of them deep into a dimple on the tube, you can have lateral sloppiness. It all works, with care - but a different mounting design would be welcome. Overall, and with the additional components noted above, it works brilliantly and I'm very pleased, hence the 4 star rating.

Wow!!!

By Timothy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-04

Attempting astrophotography and this made a world of difference. It does take some getting used to to get it aligned properly but, if you take the time to do that, it tracks perfectly.

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Can any cable for Nikon cameras (such as 10 pin, ...

Can any cable for Nikon cameras (such as 10 pin, MC DC1/2) be used with the GTi or should only the Sky Watcher version be used?
Asked by: Karthik
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit can be used with this Vello Nikon 10 pin cable: https://bhpho.to/3eFlHmI
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-05-20

Can you use a power source other than AA ...

Can you use a power source other than AA batteries?
Asked by: Judit
When using the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit the user will be able to also use the Celestron PowerTank Lithium LT Power Pack,(BH #CEPTLLTPP), instead of the AA batteries..
Answered by: Leonard E
Date published: 2024-04-12

Can it automatically find polaris without having ...

Can it automatically find polaris without having to do it manually?
Asked by: Joel
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit with Tripod and Pier Extension can find easily, but not automatically--there are steps to follow for that.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2025-12-07

What kind of plate do is needed to mount a DSLR ...

What kind of plate do is needed to mount a DSLR to this mount? And where can one be obtained? What is the part name and number?
Asked by: Joe
Thank you very much Robert! I appreciate this answer very much!
Answered by: Joe
Date published: 2024-03-19

I have a Canon T-7i and I’m trying to find the ...

I have a Canon T-7i and I’m trying to find the right camera connector to the Sky-Watcher Evolux 82ED Doublet Apo Refractor Telescope.
Asked by: Jason
To use the Canon t7i camera with the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) you need this shutter release cable, BH #VERCC2C125 (https://bhpho.to/4iKtIFe).
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2025-03-16

What's the cable model to connect tracker to ...

What's the cable model to connect tracker to camera to user with intervalometer?
Asked by: Alexandre
The cable will attach to the camera body directly. Need to know make and model of the camera.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2023-06-23

Does this package include a dovetail plate for ...

Does this package include a dovetail plate for mounting camera/optics?
Asked by: Matthew
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit does not come with a plate.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-03-28

What’s the full package size and weight? Need to ...

What’s the full package size and weight? Need to know to ask a friend to bring it to me.
Asked by: Alexandre
The box is 44 x 12.88 x 12.5 inches and weighs 26 pounds.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-10-12
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