Introducing the Star Adventurer Pro Kit 2I, the most advanced star tracker in its class. The Star Adventurer now
includes built-in WIFI, this now aligns with its little brother SAM (Star Adventurer MINI), but that’s not all. The new 2i version now
includes the advanced firmware dial and features.

The Star Adventurer Pro Kit 2I is known as the ‘‘Gateway into Astrophotography’, with the upgrade feature only making it a
more powerful and enjoyable tool in your kit.

Smartphone Controlled

With the free app available for Apple and Android, you will have full control of your settings. Using the
optional auxiliary shutter release cable specific to your camera, will replace the need for an intervalometer.
Allowing for long exposure astrophotography in Sidereal, Lunar and Solar tracking. Advanced features
include Astro, long exposure and regular time lapse.

Feature List for the Star Adventurer Pro Kit 2I

• High Precision, Portable and stable celestial tracking system
• Built-in WI-FI with free App support for IOS and Android platforms
• Multi-language support
• Solar, lunar, sidereal and customized tracking speeds for astrophotography
• Supports unguided dithering option for easily removing hot/cold pixels
• Maximum payload up to 5kg (11lbs)
• Supports star scape photography
• Support standard shot exposure time-lapse photography
• User-friendly mode dial with pre-programmed functions
• Built-in polar scope for precise polar alignment
• Provides DSLR shutter control for multiple brands
• Lifetime free firmware upgrade
• Supports single axis auto-guiding
• Uses AA x 4 batteries
• Supports external usb power
• Low power consumption
• Fits standard 3/8th and 1/4 inch tripod / quick release brackets
• Expandable with a range of optional accessories

Please note - due to Australian govt restrictions on the sale of products which includes button batteries, the polarscope illuminator is not included in this package.

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is user-friendly and provides various combinations to satisfy all your needs for astrophotography, It is a high precision, GOTO fast star finding, stable astrophotography bracket. It is Small and portable.it is the best choice for astronomy enthusiasts to travel, astronomical photography and observation.

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi can be attached to standard photographic tripod.

The Best Portable GoTo Telescope Mount

The Star Adventurer GTi is designed for portability, with the mount head weighing just 2.6 kg and the included counterweight system (counterweight + shaft) weighing 2.9 kg. In addition to DC 12v power, the Star Adventurer GTi can run on 8x AA batteries, meaning you can easily power it in the field and leave a clunky power brick behind.

Wireless GoTo Control From Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer

The Star Adventurer GTi can be controlled in a multitude of ways. You can choose to control it wirelessly with the SynScan Pro App available for Android, iOS, or PC. Additionally, if you prefer a classic hand controller, it can be operated on the SynScan hand controller (sold separately).

Specifications

Note: Not supplied with tripod head - only for use with Skywatcher Star Adventurer

This lightweight but steady tripod matches perfectly with the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi GOTO telescope mount.

Having difficulty to polar align, especially in Southern Hemisphere? We have a solution: SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with built-in iPolar!

The redesigned SkyGuider^TM Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port and camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with different brightness levels. Using with our iOS app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The DEC mounting bracket allows you to balance a heavy camera and/or lens better, or even mount a light telescope. The optional 8408 hand controller allows you to check the Pole Star position for the polar alignment, slew the mount, adjust the guiding rate, change the mount settings and control the camera trigger.

This mount has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.

The SkyGuider^TM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyGuider^TM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyGuider^TM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads.

The DEC mounting bracket package, which includes DEC mounting bracket, counterweight shaft, counterweight and Vixen-type dovetail saddle, makes the SkyGuide^TM Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera/lens system, even a lightweight telescope.

The SkyGuider^TM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

Optional Extra's

Any standard photographic tripod.

Features

• All metal mechanical structure
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
• Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
• Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• Includes iOptron iPolar^TM electronic polar scope
• 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
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Quick slew (144X) for camera framing adjustment
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
• HBX port for external hand controller
• Micro USB port for power, charging and firmware upgrade
• Built-in shutter triggering port
• Padded carry bag included
• DEC mounting bracket
• Counterweight and CW shaft
• Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting
• Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
• Optional tripod (#3221)
• Optional Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller (#8408)
• Optional DSLR camera shutter trigger cable

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyGuider^TM Pro camera mount
• Alt-azi base (installed)
• iPolar^TM electronic polar scope (installed)
• Micro USB charging cable
• Padded carry bag
• DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk
• 1.35kg counterweight
• CW shaft
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is user-friendly and provides various combinations to satisfy all your needs for portable and low-cost astrophotography.

This is a high precision, GOTO fast star finding, stable astrophotography mount. It's small and portable. A great best choice for astronomy enthusiasts to travel with as well.

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi tripod is also included in this bundle

The Best Portable GoTo Telescope Mount

The Star Adventurer GTi is designed for portability, with the mount head weighing just 2.6 kg and the included counterweight system (counterweight + shaft) weighing 2.9 kg. In addition to DC 12v power, the Star Adventurer GTi can run on 8x AA batteries, meaning you can easily power it in the field and leave a clunky power brick behind.

Wireless GoTo Control From Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer

The Star Adventurer GTi can be controlled in a multitude of ways. You can choose to control it wirelessly with the SynScan Pro App available for Android, iOS, or PC. Additionally, if you prefer a classic hand controller, it can be operated on the SynScan hand controller (sold separately).

Specifications

Description

The iOptron Ball Head features a high performance ball head designed for smooth precision movement. It can be independently controlled for pan and tilt movement. The base has a wide diameter of 2 inches for 360 degree precision pan measurement. The quick release plate system is universal, compatible to all major brands. Redundant plate lock and safety lock provides secure mounting of your camera.

iOptron Ball Head Features

• Aluminum Construction
• Quick Release with Camera Plate
• 3 screw-position Camera Plate
• Plate measures: 1.5 inch x 2.375 inch surface
• Weight: 0.875 lb
• Working Height: 3.875 inch
• 360 degree panning
• Head Tilt: +/- 90 degrees
• 2 Spirit levels
• Load Capacity: 20 lbs.
• Also includes 1/4"-20 / 3/8"-16 tripod adaptor piece

Click here for the Benro Polaris Camera Compatibility List.

A new generation of computer controlled, multi-purpose astrophotography and tracking mount lets you focus on your art.

Rapid changes in technology will see astronomy and astrophotography radically change in the next few years. Here's another glimpse into the future that BINTEL is proud to present.

(**Please note DSLR Cameras and tripods shown in these images are not included and are optional extras**)

The Benro Polaris is the World’s First Electric Tripod Head with Camera Interface Controller, Remote DSLR Preview & Configuration through WiFi/Mobile phone network.

Astrophotographers will appreciate that with the Benro Polaris, polar alignment hassles are a thing of the past. Low power consumption combined with a high capacity 11.1V 2500mAh Lithium-Ion battery means you can shoot all night.

Not just a star tracker mount

High precision brushless motors are a first for star trackers and offer micro control not just for tracking the night sky but combined with built-in DSLR control means breathtaking timelapses for landscapes, sunrises and sunsets and even satellite tracking. It's an artistic tool for both night and day photography.

Remote control

Spending time managing a mount during a long night, especially during the cooler months, can be a trial. Concentrate on your astrophotography creation and let the mount take care of itself by controlling your Polaris via Wifi or Bluetooth.

You can even send your camera and mount away to remote, dark sky location. It simply needs to be charged and levelled and you've then got total control for alignment, tracking and imaging over the normal mobile phone network from anywhere in the world.

Shooting Modes

An extensive range of shooting modes extends the abilities of Polaris while giving you full creative control. On offer are are astro photos, Sunrises or Sunsets, programmed path and times-lapses or even stack multiple photos for full depth of field.

Rugged, tough and waterproof

The Benro Polaris is waterproof and dustproof with an IPX6 rating. Polaris is made with aluminum alloy that endures severe working environments. It's the toughest, most rugged star tracker mount we've ever seen!

Heavy duty carrying capacity

At 7kg carrying capacity, the Polaris has the highest carrying capacity of any star tracker mount. Any current DSLR camera and most lens are ideal. It would also be a great match for a small refractor and a DSLR.

The mount itself is lightweight at only 1.5kg.

Ongoing software updates

The Benro Polaris is already receiving regular software updates. The mount's remote connectivity, advanced hardware including precise, high torque motors are the foundation for ongoing refinements and feature additions.

Matching Tripod

Almost any high-quality photographic tripod can be used to carry the Polaris mount. We suggest this Benro carbon fibre tripod. It's lightweight with a carrying capacity to match the Polaris.

More details here

Benro Polaris Specifications

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Upgraded from SkyTracker^TM, the SkyTracker Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with our smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.

The SkyTracker^TM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyTracker^TM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTracker^TM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTracker^TM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

Optional Extra’s

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Features

• All metal structure with ABS covers
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
• Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
• Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
• Includes iOptron AccuAlign^TM dark-field illuminated polar scope
• Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels
• 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 (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment
• Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
• Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
• Upto 24 hours of operation (20°C)
• 1/4″ – 3/8” thread converter included
• Padded carry bag included
• Optional Ball head available separately
• Optional Tripod available separately
• Optional Counter weight balence kit available separately

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyTracker^TM Pro camera mount
• Alt-azi base (installed)
• AccuAlign^TM dark field illuminated polar scope
• Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post (installed)
• Padded carry bag
• Micro USB charging cable
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 days on battery)

This stainless steel tripod fits the following mounts

1. SkyGuider Pro tracking mount
2. iPano AllView camera mount
3. SkyTracker camera mount + SkyTracker Pro camera mount

Also Compatible with Skywatcher Star Adventurer Pro 2I

Lightweight and highly portable mount for your Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer mount.

The Star Adventurer Mount is an ultra portable equatorial mount kit ideal for small telescopes or for astrophotography with camera lenses up to 200-300mm in focal length. It fits on most astronomical, photo, or video tripods via its 1/4″ and 3/8″ adaptor. The mount satisfies all the needs of the astrophotographer; with a simple turn of the dial select lunar, solar, or star tracking modes, or four speeds from 0.5x to 12x to create interesting time-lapse videos with your DSLR. Moreover, it contains pre-programmed parameters assisting your DSLR via the optional shutter release cable. The Star Adventurer mount features a V-style dovetail saddle for compatible accessories and optical tube assemblies. The mount can be supplied with 4 AA batteries or via mini USB port.

To fit a camera to the Star Adventurer, either a tripod Ball Head is required (not supplied) or the Dovetail L-Bracket. The Dovetail L-Bracket, used in conjunction with the optional counterweight shaft/counterweight also allows small telescopes (e.g. Maksutov 90mm), with a 1/4″-20 tripod fitting, to be used with the Star Adventurer. A small telescope and camera (using a ball head, not supplied) can be mounted simultaneously on the Dovetail L-bracket. Using just the dovetail bar from the Dovetail L-Bracket, two cameras can be mounted at the same time using two tripod ball heads (not supplied).

In the Box:

• Star Adventurer 2i Mount Head – White
• Built-In Wifi
• Advanced Firmware features
• Adjustable dovetail L-Bracket with declination fine adjustment
• Polar scope

NOT INCLUDED:

• Counterweight Kit
• EQ Wedge
• 3/8" Ball Head Adapter

Please note - due to Australian govt restrictions on the sale of products which include button batteries, the polarscope illuminator is not included in this package.

SPECIFICATIONS

This counterweight package is designed for iOptron SkyTracker Pro camera mount to balance a heavy payload/long camera lens. It also fits to SkyTracker mount.

The package includes:

• Dovetail Plate
• Counterweight bar and safety cap
• 1.35kg counterweight
• Locking handle

Optron's ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount -- introducing The SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ

Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history.

Weighing in at only 1.3kg (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 5kg payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.

(PLEASE NOTE - telescopes shown are *not* included.)

MAIN FEATURES

• Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• Mount weighs 1.3kg
• Payload 5kg (balanced, exclude CW)
• Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
• Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Vixen dovetail saddle
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron Commander and Sky Safari control
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• iPolar electronic polar scope
• Counterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel
• Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
• Optional carbon fiber tripod
• Pier-extension (#8041)
• One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ mount
• EQ base
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• 3 lbs counterweight
• iPolar electronic polar scope
• MiniUSB charging cable
• #3221 Tripod
• #8041 Pier extension
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

SPECIFICATIONS

Benro Tortoise 35C, Carbon Fibre, 5 Section, Photo Tripod

The small yet mighty Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fibre Three Series Tripod from Benro is a compact, lightweight travel tripod with a high load capacity and remarkable stability. The centre column-free design makes it nimble and lightweight for travel and reduces the potential for shake common to high centre column positioning. This is especially significant when shooting video content. The legs offer independent spread and three locking positions and incorporate automatic leg angle adjustment for fast and sure setup. The aluminium leg spider features a 1/4"-20 accessory mounts for extension arms, monitors, lights, and more. The rubber feet feature three distinct contact surface providing a grip whether the legs are vertical, on an angle or nearly horizontal when positioned.

Auto-Hold Leg Trigger
Change leg angles effortlessly with the push of a button, then press the pre-locking button when the desired angle is reached.

Lightweight Aluminium Leg Spider Design
The streamlined milled-aluminium leg spider allows the legs to be reversed for folding or inverted shooting. It includes three 1/4"-20 threaded accessory sockets, allowing lights, microphones, monitors, accessory arms, and more to be attached. 1/4" and 3/8" self-adaptive tripod head installation screw thread, compatible with most tripod heads, ball heads, fluid heads, and gimbals.

Ergonomic Twist-Locks
Highly grippable twist lock collars make opening and closing legs fast and sure.

Upgraded from SkyTracker, the new Pro version is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. With built-in iPolar, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy.

The SkyTracker Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyTracker Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTracker Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTracker Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

Features:

• All metal structure with ABS covers
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
• Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
• Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
• Includes iOptron iPolarTM electronics polar scope
• 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 (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment
• Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere
• Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
• Up to 24 hours of operation (20°C)
• 1/4″ – 3/8” thread converter included
• Padded carry bag included
• Optional Ball head available separately
• Optional Tripod available separately
• Optional Counter weight balence kit available separately

Package Contents:

• SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount
• Alt-Azi base (installed)
• iPolar electronics polar scope
• Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post (installed)
• Padded carry bag
• Micro USB charging cable
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 days on battery)

Optron's ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount -- introducing The SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ

Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history.

Weighing in at only 1.3kg (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter Portable EQ/AZ is capable of supporting an 5kg payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.

(PLEASE NOTE - telescopes shown are *not* included.)

MAIN FEATURES

• Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• Mount weighs 1.3kg
• Payload 5kg (balanced, exclude CW)
• Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
• Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Vixen dovetail saddle
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron Commander and Sky Safari control
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• Counterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel
• Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
• Optional carbon fiber tripod
• Pier-extension (#8041)
• One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyHunter GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• EQ base
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• 3 lbs counterweight
• MiniUSB charging cable
• #3221 Tripod
• #8041 Pier extension
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

SPECIFICATIONS

Turn your mobile phone into a telescope for observing and photographing the night sky plus safe viewing of the Sun.

Go beyond the power of your phone's camera.

Both Apple iPhone and Android favourites such a Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones have amazing cameras. Even the best of them are limited for distant views however.

The Vaonis Hestia extends your phone's camera with a portable, easy to use package.

Witness the sky's beauty day and night with the Hestia Solar Pack. This advanced kit includes the Hestia device, a hard case, and essential accessories for day observation.

(You will need a standard photographic tripod. If you don't have, the team at BINTEL can assist with various options.)

Make your smartphone a door to the Stars.

Enjoy the beauty of the night sky with a MOBILE PORTA! Highly compact and stable mount for grab and go observing.

The MOBILE PORTA includes all the functions of the award wining PORTA II Mount and is more portable. The telescope can swing freely in both vertical and horizontal directions and remain in place through simple friction. The functional "multi-arm" single fork arm folds in to make for easy transport and storage.

Includes:

Moveable arm. The direction of the multi-arm can be rotated in 15 degree intervals so that you can avoid interfering with the slow motion control handle or the optical tube. In addition, the vertical slow motion control handle can be moved outward, in the horizontal direction, to avoid interference with the horizontal slow motion control handle.

Slow motion handles. The slow motion control handles of the MOBILE PORTA allows for operating the mount in the whole-circle of the vertical and horizontal movements. It is helpful as used together with the friction stop mechanism when observing at high magnification. The position of the slow motion control handles can be changed if needed.

Foldable head mount. The mount head of the MOBILE PORTA can be folded for convenient storage or transport. The mount head is detachable from the tripod. The Tube and Tripod Bag 100, sold separately, is the perfect bag for storage and transport of your MOBILE PORTA.

Dovetail-plate attachment. With Vixen's renowned dovetail-plate system, different optical tubes can be attached easily. The mount holds optical tubes weighing up to 3.5kgs stab

Accessory tray to hold small pieces such as eyepieces. It is very useful for observing in a dark site as it save scrabbling around in low light conditions trying to find important accessories. 

In the box:

• MOBILE PORTA Mount
• Aluminium Tripod
• Slow Motion Control Handles
• Accessory Tray

For the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i kit.

Optron's new ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount -- introducing The SkyHunter Portable AZ

Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter Portable AZ takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most compact full function portable goto mount in iOptron's exceptional history.

Weighing in at only 1.3kg (including internal rechargeable battery), the SkyHunter is capable of supporting an 5kg payload in both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes. The SkyHunter mount features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. The SkyHunter mount can be controlled by an iOS or Android SmartPhone/tablet, an optional 8410 hand controller, or a computer via ASCOM, INDI or embedded drive.

This version includes the iOptron counterweight, but not the EQ wedge

(PLEASE NOTE - telescopes shown are *not* included.)

MAIN FEATURES

• Specialized Grab N’ Go GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• Mount weighs 1.3kg
• Payload 5kg (balanced, exclude CW)
• Dual-axis servomotors with optical encoders
• Tracking speed: solar, lunar, 1X, 1/2X, S/N
• Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
• Vixen dovetail saddle
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 10 hours of operation (20°C)
• Built-in WIFI adapter for full ASCOM, iOptron Commander and Sky Safari control
• USB port for firmware upgrade and computer control
• Optional Go2Nova® 8410 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GOTO Technology
• Counterweight Shaft: Φ20X200mm with 3/8” thread, stainless steel
• Counterweight: 3 lbs (1.35kg)
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
• 1.25" Stainless steel tripod (#3221)
• Optional carbon fiber tripod
• One year limited warranty on mount, 90 day for battery

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• SkyHunter GOTO EQ/AZ mount
• EQ base
• Stainless steel counterweight shaft
• 3 lbs counterweight
• MiniUSB charging cable
• #3221 Tripod
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

SPECIFICATIONS

iOptron CW 1kg

This counterweight -is designed for iOptron SkyTracker Pro camera mount to balance a heavy payload/long camera lens. It also fits to SkyTracker mount.

The iOptron CW 1kg package includes:

• 1.35kg counterweight

A wonderful tool for shooting nightscape images with a DSLR camera

What are you capturing tonight? The sky above is full of fabulous deep-sky objects, ready to photograph with your DSRL or mirrorless camera: nebula, star clusters constellations and of course, the dense dust and star clouds of our home galaxy, the Milky Way.

This compact AP photo guider is an equatorial mount designed capture widefield images with excellent tracking accuracy. It comes equipped STAR BOOK ONE controller to ensure high precision tracking.

Features

• Excellent tracking accuracy
  The AP Photoguider allows you to take pinpoint photos of stars and constellation without guiding corrections for the length of several minutes.
• Lightweight
  The AP Photoguider includes the sturdy but lightweight APP-TL130 tripod, with the complete system weighing only about 5.4kg, convenient for transporting to a dark location away from light pollution.
• Shooting
  Attach camera mount on the dovetail slide bar PG first and then camera set for shooting. You can start shooting immediately if you mount lightweight camera. In case of mounting heavy camera, attach a supplementary counterweight bar as well as counterweight 1kg for stable conditions.
• Polar alignment scope
  The AP Photoguider is equipped with the polar alignment scope where polar axis is aligned at accuracy within 3 arc sec, using auto power off for illumination of the dark field illuminator.
• Accessory shoe
  The AP Photoguider is provided with an accessory shoe. You can attach an optional poler meter to be able to align where Polaris is not visible.

Capturing the beauty of the night sky has never been easier!

The POLARIE U is an ultra-compact automatic star tracking device that can easily be transported. In addition to functions of conventional star trackers that move a camera for long exposure according to the diurnal motion of the celestial objects, it features a function for customizing rotation speeds using a smartphone and can control the intervals of shots by adjusting the shutter release. By linking the motion of the POLARIE U with the shutter release, you can easily set up complex shooting controls required for interval photography and time-lapse photography with your smartphone

Lightweight and small yet delivering high performance. The state-of-the-art POLARIE U turns nature and night photographs into works of art.

Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker Overview

"Star-scape photography: A silhouetted landscape on the earth is weaved into a beautiful photo of the starry sky."

The beauty of the earth and the universe could be combined in a photo with the scenery of the night sky. The POLARIE U expands a wonderful world of star-scape photography and the pleasure of photography can be experienced by everyone.

“Star-scape photography” are photographs that capture the stars and scenery together, such as the Milky Way and mountains, or the constellations and buildings. Unlike conventional astrophotography these photographs capture a relatively narrow area in the sky, “Star-scape photography” mainly uses a wide-angle lens and creates impressive photos where stars and scenery combine. The possibilities of composition are endless, and it is a new genre of landscape photography that anyone can easily enjoy.

The POLARIE U is a handy camera platform that automatically follows the movement of the stars. By shooting with the camera, which is mounted on the POLAREI U and a tripod, you will be able to produce works of beautiful starry skies in an image with pinpoint stars.

Weight reduction of more than 20% and improved carrying capacity.

The structure of the original POLARIE was reviewed completely. The distance between the two bearings that support the rotating shaft is about four times that of the previous model. This achieves a great improvement in loading capacity successfully in spite of the weight reduction by 20%. * 1
The maximum loading weight is 2.5kg/5.5 lbs (approx. 2.5kg/5.5 lbs at 10cm from the center of rotation) when it is used for taking wide-fiel d astrophotography or spar-scape photography.
The maximum loading weight will be increased to 6.5kg/14 lbs (approx. 2.5kg/5.5 lbs at 10cm from the center of rotation) if a POLARIE Multi mounting block (optional) and a Dovetail slide bar DD (optional) are combined together.

Furthermore, when used for time-lapse photography, the POLARIE U can hold the loading capacity as heavy as 10 kg/22 lbs at the maximum (about 10 kg/22 lbs at 10 cm from the center of rotation), and it is usable with large equipment. * 2

* 1: In comparison with POLARIE.
* 2: When the POLARIE U is set for time-lapse photography and placed horizontally using the bubble level attached.

Using the custom setting mode via a smartphone.

By using a communication function and app, various settings are customized via smartphones or tablet terminals. In star-scape photography, tracking speeds are selected (in the custom mode), and settings of interval time, exposure and rotation speed are available in time-lapse photography. It allows for a wide variety of selections for the enjoyment of photography.

Five Tracking Modes.

Star-scape photography (Half speed of the sidereal rate)
If this mode is selected, the POLARIE U tracks stars at half the speed of the diurnal motion of the stars. The terrestrial objects are moved less as compared with images taken by wide-field astrophotography at a given exposure time. Adding landscape or architectural objects in the foreground wil l make your photos more impressive.

Wide-field astrophotography (sidereal rate)
If this mode is selected, the POLARIE U follows stars at the same speed as the diurnal motion of the stars. It is suitable for capturing con stellations, the Milky Way or faint celestial objects such as nebulae and star clusters.

Solar tracking
Useful for shooting solar eclipse.

Lunar tracking
Useful for shooting lunar eclipse.

Custom mode
This allows for setting the POLARIE U in your desired tracking speed arbitrarily. The initial setting is four times of the sidereal rate. If you change the setting for a different speed, a smartphone or other wireless device and application software are required.

A “shoot-move-shoot” function (SMS) that is linked with a camera.

It is possible to stop the motion of a camera during exposure when shooting in time-lapse and start the motion of the camera again when the exposure finishes. This is useful as a time-lapse rotator so you can create better quality images in every single shot in the day or night.
In addition, it is equipped with a camera connecting port (shutter release terminal) that controls the camera shutter in the shooting with the SMS or interval shooting.
If the camera used is provided with the bulb shutter function and cable shutter release terminal, the settings can be made easily from a smartphone by linking the POLARIE U and the camera's shutter release to each other.

When you use this function, the communication terminals with Wi-Fi connection such as a smartphone and application software are required. In addition, a cable to connect the camera and the POLARIE U is needed separately.

Autoguider Port.

Commercially available autoguiders can be used with the POLARIE U. (This will move in the direction of R.A. only.) Pin assignment: In order of common, press the shutter button halfway and press the shutter button completely, from center to outward.

Easy-to-carry like a photo lens and stylish appearance.

With the size and appearance that fit in your camera bag like a photo lens, it is easy to carry everywhere. The shape of the POLARIE U is designed properly so as not to interrupt the orientation of the camera. The "U" for the POLARIE U stands for the cross-section of the product.

The direction of the slide power switch implies the directions of rotations in the northern or southern hemisphere. Right after turning ON the power switch, the icons on the mode display start blinking one after another toward the direction of the rotation which corresponds to the slid of the power switch.

The power supply in two ways: self-contained and external.

The POLARIE U works with 4 AA batteries. In addition, it is equipped with a USB (USB Type-C) external power supply port and works with commonly available USB power banks.

A versatile platform available for different options.

Camera Mounting Block (Supplied)
The supplied came mounting block is equipped with a 1/4-inch camera screw. A commercially available ball head can fit on it.

POLARIE Multi Mounting Block (sold separately)
The camera mounting block is exchangeable for the POLARIE multi mounting block to increase the loading capacity for serious astrophotography. With the use of a dovetail slide bar DD (optional) in combination, it can be transformed into an imaging platform for a telephoto lens or a short tube telescope such as an FL55SS OTA. Various focal lengths from a wide-angle to close-up telephoto are available for taking astrophotography.

Quick Release Clamp (sold separately)
The Quick release panorama clamp (optional) is attachable to the POLARIE U. It is compatible with attachment plates of the standard thin type.

Specifications

A star tracker mount to travel anywhere!

An ultra-compact, small and lightweight equatorial mount (star tracker) usable on the top of a camera tripod like a tripod head. Taking pictures of the starry skies is no more challenge. You can bring it with you in a backpack, not merely when traveling but also going away to mountainous areas or overseas to seek more impressive starry skies.

Weighing 740g only that you can carry around easily with luggage and camera bag, this is a lightweight compact item to shoot nightscape photograph. Through a simple setting, the POLARIE can move the camera according to the movement of the celestial objects and enable automatic tracking which makes it possible to take a pin point stars for extended exposure time.

With the starry sky as one landscape, leave the beauty of the earth and the universe in one picture ... That is "Nightscape Photograph". POLARIE expands the world of nightscape photography, and everyone can experience the real pleasure of shooting.

"Nightscape photograph" is a photograph of stars and scenery together, such as the Milky Way and Mountains spreading in the sky, or constellations and buildings. Unlike 'Astrophotography' which enlarges one point of a starry sky, it is important to mainly use a wide-angle lens in "nightscape photograph", how to combine stars and scenery. The possibility of the composition is infinite, it is a landscape photograph of a new generation that anyone can enjoy easily.

POLARIE Star Tracker is a motor driven camera platform that moves according to the movement of stars. By shooting with camera on the POLARIE and on a tripod, it becomes possible to incorporate pin-point stars beautifully into a work of art!

Specifications