Sky-Watcher AZ-GTiX WiFi Dual Saddle GoTo Mount with Tripod

Compact and highly portable, the Sky-Watcher AZ-GTiX WiFi Dual Saddle is a GoTo alt-azimuth mount designed to carry one or two telescopes.

This complete version is supplied with an adjustable stainless-steel tripod and accessory tray, an L-bracket with an additional saddle plate and a 61 mm extension pillar.

The mount head weighs only 2 kg, while the complete system with tripod weighs 5.2 kg. Overall height without an optical tube can be adjusted from 100 to 139 cm.

Its built-in Wi-Fi module creates its own wireless network. The mount can therefore be controlled directly from a smartphone or tablet using the free SynScan app for iOS and Android without relying on an external Wi-Fi network.

After entering the observing coordinates and completing the alignment procedure, the GoTo system can automatically slew to objects contained in the SynScan database of more than 10,000 celestial objects.

Freedom-Find dual-encoder technology also allows the telescope or telescopes to be moved manually on either axis without losing positional information. Users can therefore alternate between manual movement and motorised GoTo control during the same observing session.

Dual Saddle for One or Two Telescopes

The AZ-GTiX is designed to carry up to two telescopes simultaneously.

Payload capacity is up to 6 kg using one saddle.

Total payload capacity reaches 10 kg when both saddles are used.

The saddles accept standard 45 mm Sky-Watcher / Vixen-type dovetail bars.

An L-bracket with an additional saddle plate is supplied.

Freedom-Find Dual-Encoder Technology

Freedom-Find uses auxiliary encoders on both axes.

It allows the telescope to be moved manually in altitude or azimuth without the mount losing positional information.

Motorised control and GoTo operation can then be resumed without repeating the alignment procedure.

Built-In Wi-Fi Control

The Wi-Fi module is integrated directly into the mount.

The AZ-GTiX creates its own Wi-Fi network and can therefore operate without a router or external Wi-Fi network.

Control is provided through the SynScan app for iOS and Android.

A SynScan hand controller can also be used but is available separately.

SynScan Database

The SynScan app provides access to more than 10,000 celestial objects.

The database includes:

• 10,759 deep-sky objects
• Messier, NGC, IC and Caldwell catalogues
• Named deep-sky objects
• 305 named stars
• 55 double stars
• 7 planets
• Sun
• Moon

Compatible third-party planetarium software allows access to objects beyond the SynScan database.

Alignment Methods

The SynScan app includes:

• Brightest Star Alignment
• North-Level Alignment

Additional SynScan Features

The app also provides:

• Tonight’s Best Sky Tour
• Point and Go with a mobile device
• Celestial object identification
• Remote control over the Internet
• User-defined objects
• Pointing Accuracy Enhancement PAE

Pointing Accuracy and Resolution

Stated pointing accuracy is up to 10 arc-minutes RMS.

Main resolution is 2,073,600 counts per revolution, corresponding to 0.625 arc-second.

The auxiliary axis encoders provide 1068 counts per revolution, equivalent to approximately 20 arc-minutes.

Dual-Axis Tracking

The AZ-GTiX provides motorised tracking on both axes.

Available tracking modes are:

• Sidereal
• Lunar
• Solar
• Alignment-Free Solar Tracking

Slewing Speeds

Available slewing speeds are:

• 0.5x
• 1x
• 8x
• 16x
• 32x
• 64x
• 128x
• 400x
• 800x

DC Servo Motors

The mount uses DC servo motors.

The stated gear ratio is 6480.

Operation is quiet during slewing and tracking.

Connectivity

The mount provides:

• SynScan hand controller port
• DSLR shutter-release port
• Built-in Wi-Fi module

Optional cables are available separately for DSLR shutter control.

The mount is also compatible with the ASCOM platform for Windows and mobile planetarium applications for iOS and Android, including SkySafari Plus and Pro.

Network communication uses UDP protocol on port 11880.

Adjustable Stainless-Steel Tripod

This version is supplied with an adjustable stainless-steel tripod.

An accessory tray is included.

Overall mount and tripod height, excluding the optical tube, can be adjusted from 100 to 139 cm.

61 mm Extension Pillar

A 61 mm extension pillar is supplied.

It increases the distance between the mount head and tripod according to the telescope configuration.

Low Total Weight

The mount head weighs 2 kg.

Total weight including the tripod is 5.2 kg.

This relatively low weight makes the system easy to transport and set up.

Power Requirements

The mount can operate from:

• 8 AA batteries
• External DC 7.5–14 V / 0.75 A power supply

External power polarity is centre positive.

Batteries are not supplied.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer : Sky-Watcher
• Model : AZ-GTiX WiFi Dual Saddle
• Manufacturer product code : 20091
• Type : Computerised GoTo alt-azimuth mount
• Version : Mount with tripod
• Number of saddles : 2
• Payload with one saddle : Up to 6 kg
• Total payload with both saddles : Up to 10 kg
• Dovetail type : 45 mm Sky-Watcher / Vixen
• Encoder technology : Freedom-Find Dual-Encoder
• Control : SynScan app for iOS and Android
• Wi-Fi module : Built in
• Independent Wi-Fi network : Yes
• SynScan hand controller : Compatible, available separately
• SynScan database : More than 10,000 objects
• Deep-sky objects : 10,759
• Named stars : 305
• Double stars : 55
• Solar System objects : 7 planets, Sun and Moon
• Alignment methods : Brightest Star Alignment and North-Level Alignment
• Pointing accuracy : Up to 10 arc-minutes RMS
• Resolution : 2,073,600 counts per revolution
• Angular resolution : 0.625 arc-second
• Auxiliary encoder resolution : 1068 counts per revolution
• Auxiliary encoder angular resolution : Approx. 20 arc-minutes
• Tracking mode : Dual axis
• Tracking rates : Sidereal, lunar, solar, alignment-free solar tracking
• Slewing speeds : 0.5x / 1x / 8x / 16x / 32x / 64x / 128x / 400x / 800x
• Motor : DC servo motor
• Gear ratio : 6480
• SynScan hand controller port : Yes
• DSLR shutter-release port : Yes
• ASCOM compatibility : Yes
• Mobile app compatibility : Yes
• Network protocol : UDP
• Network port : 11880
• Tripod / mount fitting : 3/8 inch
• Tripod : Adjustable stainless steel
• Accessory tray : Included
• Height with tripod excluding OTA : 100–139 cm
• Mount head weight : 2 kg
• Total weight with tripod : 5.2 kg
• L-bracket with additional saddle : Included
• Extension pillar : 61 mm
• Battery power : 8 AA batteries
• External power : DC 7.5–14 V / 0.75 A
• Polarity : Centre positive

Package Contents

• Sky-Watcher AZ-GTiX WiFi Dual Saddle mount head
• Adjustable stainless-steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• L-bracket with additional saddle plate
• 61 mm extension pillar

Not Included

• SynScan hand controller
• 8 AA batteries
• DSLR shutter-release cable