POLARIE star tracker package with tripod M-155MA
A useful package of the POLARIE star tracker with the M-155MA tripod supplied with POLARIE fine adjustment unit for fine polar alignment.
Overview
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Package with POLARIE star tracker and M-155MA tripod
Once camera is available, you can immediately start astro-photography using this useful package in combination with the POLARIE star tracker and the tripod with the POLARIE fine adjustment unit for polar axis alignment.
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Potentiality of the POLARIE star tracker can be maximized using optional step-up kit.
The optional step-up kit can maximize a loading capacity of the POLARIE star tracker.
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Long time exposure using optional POLARIE polar scope PF-L
The optional POLARIE polar scope PF-L realizes long time exposure through highly accurate polar alignment.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tracking Mode | - Celestial tracking rate - 1/2 celestial tracking rate - Solar tracking rate (Mean solar time) - Lunar tracking rate (Mean lunar time) Usable in both northern and southern hemispheres |
| Fine Motion | 57.6 mm dia. aluminium alloy axis with full-circle 144-tooth |
| Polar Axis | 40 mm dia., made of aluminium alloy |
| Bearings | 2 pcs |
| Drive | Pulse Motor (Stepper Motor) |
| Loading Capacity | Max. 2 kg (including ball head) |
| Polar Sight Hole | Approx. 8.9° field of view |
| Tilt Meter | Angles between 0° and 70° (in 5° increments) |
| Other Features | Detachable compass |
| Power Supply | - AA-size battery × 2 (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd compatible) - External power: USB mini-B compatible |
| Working Voltage | - AA Battery: DC 2.4–3.0V, Max 0.6A - External: DC 4.4–5.25V, Max 0.3A |
| Operating Time | About 2 hours (at 20°C with 2.0 kg load using Alkaline batteries) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Dimensions | 95 × 137 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 740 g (without batteries) |
M-155MA Tripod
| Category | Specification |
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| Mount Head Type | POLARIE Fine Adjustment Unit |
| Tilt Angle Adjustment | Fine adjustment range: ±15° Adjustable in 3 steps: • Low: 0°–30° • Middle: 30°–60° • High: 60°–85° Twin screw: 3.7° per rotation |
| Azimuth Adjustment | Fine adjustment range: ±15°, with twin screw (5.7° per rotation) |
| Camera Mount Head | Ballhead (1/4 inch) |
| Tripod Type | 4-section extendable tripod |
| Height | Extendable from 470 mm to 1550 mm (Max. 1290 mm without elevator, 210 mm at lowest position) |
| Closed Length | 510 mm |
| Top Attachment | Quick release screw with 1/4" screw (Compatible with POLARIE and AP polar axis bracket) |
| Elevator System | Sliding-type elevator (centre column), 280 mm |
| Dimensions | 37 × 32 × 48 cm |
| Weight | Tripod body: 1.7 kg (including fine adjustment unit) Ballhead QHD-33: 130 g |
