Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i WiFi Pro Pack - Equatorial Mount

Designed as a compact, precise and portable equatorial tracking platform, the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i retains the main features of the Star Adventurer while adding integrated Wi-Fi connectivity.

Wi-Fi control is provided through the free Star Adventurer Mini Console app for Android and iOS. This allows mount functions to be controlled from a compatible smartphone or tablet.

The Star Adventurer 2i is designed for several types of imaging, including astrophotography, star-scape photography and time-lapse sequences. It also contains pre-programmed parameters intended to assist with the creation of time-lapse videos using a DSLR camera.

Its tracking system provides three principal rates for astronomical use: sidereal, solar and lunar. These tracking modes can be used in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

The mount also incorporates an interface for automatic electronic DSLR shutter control together with a built-in single-axis autoguiding interface.

This Pro Pack provides a complete configuration including the Star Adventurer 2i WiFi mount, ball-head adaptor, illuminated polar scope, dovetail L-bracket, equatorial wedge and counterweight shaft with a 1 kg counterweight.

Built-In Wi-Fi

The Star Adventurer 2i features built-in Wi-Fi.

Control is provided through the free:

• Star Adventurer Mini Console app

The application is available for:

• Android
• iOS

This provides access to mount functions from a compatible mobile device.

Compact Equatorial Tracking Platform

The Star Adventurer 2i is described as an ultra-compact equatorial tracking platform.

Its design provides a solution that is:

• Portable
• Stable
• Precise

It can be used with several photographic configurations.

Astrophotography

The mount is designed for a range of astrophotography applications.

It provides tracking rates for:

• Sidereal
• Solar
• Lunar

These modes support operation in:

• Northern Hemisphere
• Southern Hemisphere

Star-Scape Photography

The Star Adventurer 2i supports star-scape photography.

This allows photographic compositions combining terrestrial landscapes with the night sky.

Astro Time-Lapse Mode

A dedicated astro time-lapse mode is provided.

The Star Adventurer 2i contains pre-programmed parameters intended to assist in creating time-lapse sequences with a DSLR camera.

Short and Long Exposure Time-Lapse

The mount also supports:

• Short-exposure time-lapse
• Long-exposure time-lapse

These functions expand its use for both astronomical and creative photography.

Sidereal Tracking

Sidereal mode is intended for tracking the apparent movement of the stars.

The appropriate tracking rate can be selected from the available tracking modes.

Solar Tracking

A solar tracking mode is included.

It uses a rate appropriate for the apparent movement of the Sun.

Lunar Tracking

A lunar tracking mode is also available.

It uses a rate appropriate for the apparent movement of the Moon.

Illuminated Polar Scope

The Star Adventurer 2i incorporates an illuminated polar scope.

The polar scope assists with the polar alignment required for equatorial tracking.

Equatorial Wedge Included

The Pro Pack includes an equatorial wedge.

It provides a dedicated method for adjusting the mount to the observer's latitude.

Latitude can also be set by tilting a suitable tripod head, but the supplied equatorial wedge provides a more precise dedicated adjustment.

DSLR Interface

The mount includes an interface for automatic electronic shutter control of a DSLR camera.

Sky-Watcher shutter-release cables for popular camera models and brands are available separately.

Single-Axis Autoguiding

A built-in autoguiding interface is provided.

It supports:

• Single-axis autoguiding

This allows a compatible guiding system to be used with the mount.

5 kg Payload Capacity

Maximum payload capacity is:

• 5 kg

This allows a range of photographic systems and compatible small telescopes to be used.

Use with a Small Telescope

The supplied L-bracket can accommodate a small telescope fitted with a:

• 1/4-20 tripod fitting

The page gives the following example:

• Sky-Watcher Skymax-90

Using the L-bracket together with the supplied counterweight shaft and counterweight allows this type of configuration to be balanced.

Camera with Ball Head

A camera can be mounted on the Star Adventurer 2i using:

• A photographic ball head

The ball head is not supplied.

It can be fitted to the ball-head adaptor included with the Pro Pack.

Simultaneous Telescope and Camera Mounting

With the counterweight shaft removed, the L-bracket can also be used to mount simultaneously:

• A small telescope
• A camera using a ball head

The photographic ball head is not supplied.

Dual Camera Configuration

Using only the dovetail bar from the L-bracket, it is possible to mount:

• Two cameras simultaneously

This configuration requires:

• Two photographic ball heads

The ball heads are not supplied.

Standard Tripod Compatibility

The Star Adventurer 2i can be fitted to a standard tripod using:

• 1/4-inch thread
• 3/8-inch thread

This provides compatibility with a wide range of photographic tripods.

DC Servo Motor

The drive system uses:

• DC servo motor

Battery Power

The mount can operate from:

• 4 AA batteries

Battery power range:

• 3.6 to 6.5 V DC

External Power

An external power supply can also be used:

• 5 V DC

External power is supported through:

• Mini USB

Low Power Consumption

The Star Adventurer 2i is designed for low power consumption.

This characteristic is particularly useful for portable operation.

Firmware Updates

Free firmware upgrades are supported.

This allows the internal mount software to be updated.

Pro Pack Contents

This version includes:

• Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i WiFi mount
• Ball-head adaptor
• Illuminated polar scope
• Dovetail L-bracket
• Equatorial wedge
• Counterweight shaft
• 1 kg counterweight

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer : Sky-Watcher
• Model : Star Adventurer 2i WiFi Pro Pack
• Manufacturer product code : 50211
• Type : Ultra-compact equatorial tracking platform
• Application : Astrophotography and time-lapse photography
• Wi-Fi : Built in
• Application : Star Adventurer Mini Console
• App compatibility : Android and iOS
• Star-scape photography : Supported
• Astro time-lapse mode : Yes
• Short-exposure time-lapse : Supported
• Long-exposure time-lapse : Supported
• Sidereal tracking : Yes
• Solar tracking : Yes
• Lunar tracking : Yes
• Northern Hemisphere : Supported
• Southern Hemisphere : Supported
• Polar scope : Built in
• Polar-scope illuminator : Included
• DSLR interface : Yes
• Automatic electronic shutter control : Yes
• Autoguiding interface : Built in
• Autoguiding : Single axis
• Motor drive : DC servo
• Payload capacity : 5 kg
• Tripod threads : 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch
• Battery power : 4 AA batteries
• Battery voltage range : 3.6 to 6.5 V DC
• External power : 5 V DC
• External power connection : Mini USB
• Low power consumption : Yes
• Firmware upgrades : Free
• Equatorial wedge : Included
• Counterweight shaft : Included
• Counterweight : 1 kg
• Dovetail L-bracket : Included
• Ball-head adaptor : Included