iOptron SkyGuider Pro Portable Equatorial Mount with Balance Kit High Precision Automatic Tracking Astronomical Accessory

SkyGuider Pro Portable Equatorial Mount with Balance Kit High Precision Automatic Tracking Astronomical Accessory for iOptron

Description:
- The SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount Full Package is the answer to the massively popular realm of DSLR astrophotography while still being perfectly equipped to handle smaller telescopes as well. Since its release, this camera tracker has been a favorite among astronomy and astrophotography communities due to its extremely compact size, ease of use, and surprisingly affordable price. All that you need to get started in wide-field astrophotography is a camera, a tripod, and the SkyGuider Pro.

- Portable Plug-and-Play: Redesigned from the original blueprint, the current model of SkyGuider Pro is made to fit in the palm of your hand while having better tracking, more precision in alignment, and operate with near silence. This device also has a built-in power source that is rechargeable, a standard ST-4 guiding port, and a camera trigger port to streamline the whole process.

- Improved Tracking: Featuring a respectable four tracking rates, the SkyGuider is well-suited to most imaging sessions we could ever want. Each rate also functions in both northern and southern hemispheres with no problems at all, and, to make this even better, a quick slew mode is available for both forward and reverse directions to re-frame without disrupting the camera position.

Specification:
- Main body weight: 1kg
- Base weight: 0.45kg
- Balance kit: 2.3kg
- Load capacity: 5kg, it is recommended to use it for lens or telescopes within 500mm.

Precision Influence Factor and Solutions:
- The rigidity and stability of the equatorial instrument and camera connectors: Before shooting, check whether the tripod is placed firmly, do not place it on wooden walkways or soft mud, and check whether each connecting part is locked.
- The load weight of the equatorial instrument (camera/lens/gimbal, etc.): When carrying heavy loads, it is best to use a balance kit to balance them and minimize the installation of unnecessary accessories.
- Balance of load on equatorial instrument: It is recommended to use an equatorial mount to shoot for a period of time, and then adjust the ball gimbal or equatorial mount to return the camera to a horizontal position, so that the center of gravity of the load passes through the axis of the equatorial mount as much as possible to reduce the lateral moment generated by the load.
- Is the equatorial mount battery sufficient? Please check the battery level before shooting, charge it in a timely manner, or use an external power supply.
- Whether there are external forces such as strong winds: Try to find a shelter to set up an equatorial telescope (near the car/against the wall, etc.), and if necessary, use your body to block the incoming wind.

Package Included:
- 1 x Set of Equatorial Mount