Product Description
Upgraded from the original SkyTracker, the iOptron SkyTracker Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm. Despite its diminutive size, it it can still carry and track camers weighing up to 6.6 lbs for high prtecision silent tracking wide field astronomical and panoramic terrestrial photography. Its built-in rechargeable power source runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope still has a fine engraved reticule, but now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Combined with the iOptron smart phone app, it makes quick and accurate polar alignment a joy.
The SkyTracker Pro features four tracking rates, 1X (sidereal), 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar, and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. iOptron has also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframe your image without disrupting the camera's position.
The SkyTracker Pro's removable alt-azimuth base features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built-in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTracker Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threads. The SkyTrackerTM Pro is certainly a must-have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.
The iOptron SkyTracker Pro features . . .
All metal structure with ABS covers
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" threads
Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
Reversible mounting post for both 3/8" and 1/4" threaded ball head mounting
Includes iOptron AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope
Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels
4 tracking speeds (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars; 1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the same time
Quick slew (180X maximum) for camera framing adjustment
Operation in both northern and southern hemispheres
Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging
Up to 24 hours of operation at 68° Fahrenheit (20°C)
1/4" - 3/8" photo tripod thread converter included
Padded carry bag included
Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
Optional tripod (#3221)