iOptron SkyGuider-Pro [SGP] w/ iPolar - 3550A

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Having difficulty to polar align, especially in Southern Hemisphere? We have a solution: SkyGuider Pro with built-in iPolar! The SkyGuiderTM Pro -- iOptron's next generation camera tracking device! Leading the camera tracker market for nearly four years, iOptron's SkyGuider Pro pushes closer to perfection. The redesigned SkyGuiderrTM 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 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 SkyGuiderTM 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 SkyGuiderTM 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 SkyGuiderTM 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 SkyGuideTM Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera/lens system, even a lightweight telescope. The SkyGuiderTM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography. Manual:Quick Start GuideInstruction Manual iPolar Operation Manual iPolar Software YouTube Assembler Instruction SkyGuider Pro configuration examples Firmware Upgrade:No new firmware. 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 ?35mm, steel Worm wheel ?88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy R.A. worm ?15.2mm, 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 iPolar Electronic Polar Scope Camera trigger Yes Hand controller 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 MiniUSB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours Camera mounting block ?62mm, 3/8" post thread Body base connection Vixen dovetail, 3/8" socket (1/4" converter) Alt-Az adjustable base Vixen style saddle, 3/8" socket Alt-Az adjustable base diameter ?80 mm Latitude adjustment range -30º ~ 65º (with Alt-Az base) Azimuth adjustment range ±5º Level indicator Level bubble Body dimension 133x115x95 mm (w/o Alt-Az base) Counterweight shaft ?20x200 mm w/ 3/8"-16 threads Counterweight 1.35kg Firmware upgrade Yes (via USB port) Operation Temperature -10ºC ~40ºC Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery) Show more