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Condition:
This is a used iOptron SkyGuider Pro (with the optical Polar scope) in excellent condition. This includes the mount head, the EQ base, and the counterweight shaft and weight, along with an AC-to-USB-C adapter to charge the unit: everything shown in the photos.
Additionally, this includes a William Optics counterweight extension bar (a $34 value), and the iOptron #3221 tripod (a $108 value). Includes manual and comes in its original boxes.
This unit is complete, with everything you need to get started. All you have to do is put your scope and camera on this, and you're in business. We do have the packing boxes for this, so we can ship it to you.
Description:
In our opinion, the best camera tracker to get started in astrophotography!
Features
- Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
- Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
- Detachable alt-az base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
- Includes iOptron AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope or iPolar Electronic polar scope (select option).
- 4 tracking speed (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
- Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
- Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation (20°C)
- Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
- Micro USB port for power, charging and firmware upgrade
- Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting
- Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” threads
- Optional tripod (#3221) sold separately
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 |
| Camera trigger | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
In The Box
- SkyGuiderTM Pro camera mount
- Alt-az base
- Polar Scope:
- Optical Polar Scope version: AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope
- iPolar version: iOptron Electronic Polar Scope (iPolar)
- Micro USB charging cable
- Padded carry bag
- DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk
- 1.35kg counterweight
- CW shaft
- William Optics counterweight extension bar
- iOptron #3221 tripod