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iOptron SkyGuider Pro kit
The SkyGuider Pro is a portable equatorial mount ideal for lightweight astrophotography. Compact, silent, and easy to carry, it provides accurate tracking for long exposures with a DSLR or a small refractor up to 300 mm focal length. It includes an illuminated polar scope, an ST4 autoguider port, a rechargeable battery with 20 hours of runtime, and a counterweight to balance loads up to 5 kg. It fits on standard photo tripods.
Specifications:
Mount |
Compact single axis tracking EQ |
Payload (Max.) |
11 lbs (5kg), balanced |
Mount weight |
2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery |
Mount weight with base |
3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery |
Body material |
All metal |
RA shaft |
Φ35mm, steel |
Worm wheel |
Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy |
R.A. worm |
Φ15.2mm, brass |
Bearing |
4 pieces |
Motor drive |
DC servo motor with optical encoder |
Tracking |
R.A. automatic |
Tracking speed |
Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S |
Fast slew speed |
144X, forward and reverse |
Guiding port |
ST-4 compatible |
Polar scope |
AccuAlign TM dark field illuminated (~6º FOV) |
Camera trigger |
Yes |
Hand controller |
Yes (with optional 8408 HC) |
Power Requirement |
Internal rechargeable battery |
Battery type |
Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh |
Duration of operation |
Up to 20 hours at 20ºC |
Power charge port |
Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours |
Camera mounting block |
Φ62mm, 3/8" post thread |
Body base connection |
Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket (1/4” converter) |
Alt-Azi adjustable base |
Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket |
Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter |
Φ80 mm |
Latitude adjustment range |
-30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base) |
Azimuth adjustment range |
±5º |
Level indicator |
Level bubble |
Body dimension |
133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base) |
Counterweight shaft |
Φ20x200 mm w/ 3/8”-16 threads |
Counterweight |
1.35kg |
Firmware upgrade |
Yes (via USB port) |
Operation Temperature |
-10ºC ~40ºC |
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