The Polarie Star Tracker from Vixen Optics is an incredibly compact, motorized, tracking mount. The smooth and sleek, visually attractive Polarie attaches to a standard camera tripod with a ball head on one side and a DSLR or smaller camera on the other up to 7 pounds. Point the Polarie north with the integrated compass, use the alignment window by pointing it at Polaris, the North Star, or use an optional polar scope. Star trails and false fuzzies are eliminated in the time exposures of the attached camera as the Polarie tracks the motion of the stars across the celestial dome. Two user-supplied AA batteries can power the unit for ~4 hours or an optional external power supply (not included) can be used. Although, not waterproof, the Polarie is designed to function in most weather conditions. It weighs in at less than an incredible 1½ lbs and is about the size of a paperback book. This is one cool astrophotography star tracker.
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Key Features
- Compact Astrophotography Mount
- Supports Camera Up To 7 lb
- Tracks with Star Motion
- Eliminates Star Trails
The Polarie Star Tracker from Vixen Optics is an incredibly compact, motorized, tracking mount. The smooth and sleek, visually attractive Polarie attaches to a standard camera tripod with a ball head on one side and a DSLR or smaller camera on the other up to 7 pounds. Point the Polarie north with the integrated compass, use the alignment window by pointing it at Polaris, the North Star, or use an optional polar scope. Star trails and false fuzzies are eliminated in the time exposures of the attached camera as the Polarie tracks the motion of the stars across the celestial dome. Two user-supplied AA batteries can power the unit for ~4 hours or an optional external power supply (not included) can be used. Although, not waterproof, the Polarie is designed to function in most weather conditions. It weighs in at less than an incredible 1½ lbs and is about the size of a paperback book. This is one cool astrophotography star tracker.
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Vixen Optics Polarie Overview
Can support equipment weighing up to 7 lb (3.2kg)
Usable in both Northern and Southern hemispheres
Lightweight, compact with ~4 hours of tracking on 2 AA batteries (not included)
Simple polar alignment options allow camera movement in sync with the night sky
Tracking modes; Celestial tracking rate, 1/2 of the celestial tracking rate, Solar tracking rate (mean solar time) or Lunar tracking rate (mean lunar time)
The stepping pulse motor of the Polarie has an exceptionally precise movement utilizing a wheel gear of 57.6mm diameter aluminum alloy axis with a full-circle of 144-teeth. The worm gear has a 9mm diameter made from high tension brass and has 2-piece bearings.
UPC: 811971015715
Vixen Optics Polarie Reviews
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Do you have to use the Vixen ballhead, or any ...
Do you have to use the Vixen ballhead, or any ballhead will work?
Any ball head. It has a 1/4-20 screw lone in the base
Date published: 2021-07-11
Is it a good idea to use a geared ball head with ...
Is it a good idea to use a geared ball head with the polar meter to lock in the alignment? Curious as to if the metal will throw off the compass alignment.
Yes . It will not throw off the compass alignment
Date published: 2020-08-17
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Does it work at the equator? Latitud 0-0-0
Yes, just set the latitude angle to zero. Don't forget to set the correct hemisphere that you are (north or south)
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
I live in the southern hemisphere (about 120 kilometres south of Sydney) so where would the point of time be here, south via the Southern Cross?
If you get the Polar Axis Scope accesory it will help you to point to a well known asterism in the southern hemisphere near the South Pole axis. You can check the manual in the vixen website for further details.
Date published: 2018-08-28
question
Is there a smart phone app you can use to align to north star?
I use the Google Sky Map app on my android phone to generally get me started in the right direction.
Date published: 2021-03-29
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Does this unit require additional mounts to use it right out of the box?
You will need to attach a ball head to the Polarie to mount a camera. A ball head is available from many manufacturers.
Date published: 2023-07-14