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The new iOptron SkyTrackerTM camera mount is the perfect accessory for astrophotography. This portable mount makes it easy to take long exposures of the night sky without streaking or star trailing. Simply attach your camera to the front and turn on. The mount's slow-motion motors keep your camera tracking as the Earth rotates for beautiful images of the night sky. The SkyTrackerTM mount runs on 4AA batteries for portability at any location. Now you can take photos of the night sky like never before!
Read this SkyTracker Test Report by Dennis Di Cicco of Sky & Telescope magazine: iOptron's SkyTracker, The newest tracking platform for camera-only astrophotography is among the best ever.
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Mount
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Ultra compact EQ
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Payload (MAX)
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7.7 lbs (3.5kg)
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Mount weight
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2.6 lbs (1.2kg) w/o battery
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Body material
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Cast aluminum
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Latitude adjustment range
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0º ~ 70º
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Worm wheel
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Φ80mm, 156 teeth aluminum alloy
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Worm gear
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Φ11mm, brass
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Bearing
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4 pieces
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Motor drive
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DC servo
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Tracking
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R.A. automatic
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Tracking speed
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1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, N/S
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Polar sight hole
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~ 8.5º FOV
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Polar scope
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6º FOV with dark field illuminated
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Power consumption
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DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load
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Power requirement
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4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA
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Duration of operation
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24 hours at 20ºC
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Built in accessory
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Latitude and azimuth adjustor, Compass
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Dimensions
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153 x 104 x 58 mm
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Operation Temperature
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-10~40ºC
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Base connect
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3/8” threaded socket
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Warranty
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One year limited
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Features
- Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” thread
- Accepts cameras weighing up to 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
- Auto-tracking for smooth camera motion perfect for long-term exposures
- Cast aluminum body with plastic spray finish
- Built in latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
- Built in compass
- Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting
- Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope
- Operation in both Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere (N/S switch)
- 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
- Up to 24 hours of operation on 4 AA batteries
- Padded carry bag included
- Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
- Optional AC/DC adapter (#8417-15)
- Optional tripod (#3221)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- SkyTrackerTM camera mount
- Padded carry bag
- AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope
- Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post
- One Year Limited Warranty
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Products
One of my best astronomy purchases ever! 
