Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Astro Imaging Mount with WiFi & Autoguider Mount Head Only

Built for portable astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Astro Imaging Mount with Wi-Fi and Autoguider is a compact Go-To mount head with full smartphone control and a built-in illuminated polar scope for accurate alignment. This mount head only version combines Wi-Fi operation through the free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android with USB, ST4 autoguiding and DSLR shutter release connections in a lightweight format.

Go-To functionality, sidereal, solar and lunar tracking rates, and a 5kg payload capacity give it the flexibility to support a DSLR or mirrorless camera setup, a small astrograph with a dedicated astronomy camera, or an OTA for visual use. A dual-position counterweight arrangement supports use at low latitudes, while the 45mm dovetail saddle and 3/8-inch tripod thread make integration straightforward for compatible support systems. The SynScan hand controller port is included, with the handset available separately.

Key features

• Portable Go-To astro imaging mount head with built-in Wi-Fi
• Control via the free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android
• Built-in illuminated polar scope
• Tracking rates: sidereal, solar and lunar
• USB, ST4 auto-guiding, SynScan hand control and DSLR shutter release interfaces
• 5kg payload capacity
• Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
• Free firmware upgrades
• 1-year warranty
• Model number: 20326

Specifications

Control and database

• Controller: via Wi-Fi using free SynScan app for iOS and Android devices or SynScan hand controller
• SynScan app database: total 10,000+ objects
• Deep sky objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell catalogues and named DSOs
• Named stars: 305
• Double stars: 55
• Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun, Moon
• Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software
• SynScan app features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, identification of celestial objects, remote control over internet, user defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)

Mount and mechanics

• Latitude adjustment: 0 to 70
• Compatible with 3/8-inch tripod thread
• 45mm dovetail saddle
• Counterweight: 2. 3kg
• Counterweight bar: 20mm diameter, steel
• R. A. worm gear: 180 teeth, 92. 5mm diameter
• R. A. wheel gear: 15. 8mm diameter
• Dec worm gear: 144 teeth, 73. 6mm diameter
• Dec wheel gear: 10. 8mm diameter
• DC servo motors
• Resolution RA: 0. 35 arc-second
• Resolution Dec: 0. 44 arc-second
• Payload capacity: 5kg (11 lb)
• Mount head weight: 2. 6kg
• Net weight: 5. 5kg

Power and interfaces

• Power supply: 8 x AA internal battery pack or external 12v DC source
• Interfaces: USB, ST4 auto-guiding, SynScan hand control port, DSLR shutter release port, built-in Wi-Fi module

In the box

• 2. 3kg counterweight

Support & warranty

1-year warranty.

Rackhams Reference : PTPP6X3LCG