Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit with Tripod

SKU: SKWS20595
Mfr. Part: S20595


Item Includes

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head - Tripod with Pier Extension - Counterweight Bar - 5 lbs Counterweight - PC Link Cable - User Manual - Sky-Watcher 2 Year Limited Warranty

Description

Over the years, the Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit with Tripod from the esteemed brand, Sky-Watcher, has been a game-changer in the realm of lightweight, portable astroimaging. This high-quality, durable product is designed for the passionate astronomer seeking the perfect blend of performance and portability.

The Star Adventurer GTi offers full GoTo capabilities, opening up the entire sky for exploration. Its advanced technology makes locating and tracking celestial objects a breeze, enhancing your stargazing experience. The mount kit is equipped with fully integrated Wi-Fi controls and a USB connection, allowing you to effortlessly control the mount through the SynScan Pro app or your computer.

This versatile mount kit features a pre-aligned, built-in illuminated polar scope, ensuring easy and precise alignment. It also boasts a USB port, autoguider, V-style dovetail, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR, all programmable via Sky-Watcher's free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android.

Weighing just 5.7 pounds and measuring a compact 9 inches long, the Star Adventurer GTi is the ideal travel companion for the on-the-go astronomer. Its portability does not compromise its sturdiness, as it includes a tripod that provides stability for your telescope, enhancing your observation of celestial objects.

The Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes and full smartphone control via Wi-Fi. With the added GoTo feature and multiple tracking rates including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore.

This multifaceted tracking functionality allows imagers to incorporate other techniques into their repertoire, including Milky Way nightscapes alongside traditional deep space and widefield DSLR photography. With its 11-pound payload capacity, the Star Adventurer GTi is well-equipped to handle your DSLR camera sporting a wide-angle or telephoto lens plus accessories, a small aperture astrograph with a dedicated astro camera, or even small OTAs such as our Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes.

In conclusion, the Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit with Tripod is the perfect mount for the astrophotographer that wants the ultimate in both performance and portability.

Features

Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount
Lightweight equatorial mount for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography
11-pound payload capacity
Multiple pre-programmed tracking rates including sidereal, solar, and lunar
Interfaces: USB, autoguider (ST4), hand controller port, and SNAP port for DSLR shutter control
Control with your smartphone via Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand controller
Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment
Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
Powered by eight AA batteries (not included) or external 12v power source
V-style dovetail
Lifetime free firmware upgrades
3/8" tripod mount

Specifications

Mount typeEquatorial
Mount weight instrument capacity11 lbs (4.98kg)
Tripod Mounting Thread3/8
Mounting Saddle typeV-style
Counterweight barYes
Counterweight bar retractableThread-On
Type of motorMini-DC Servo
Drive typeGear
PolarscopeYes
Polarscope illuminatedYes
Tracking ModesSideral, Solar, Lunar
Latitude range0-70 Degrees
DimensionsMount Head: 8.9 x 8.9 x 4.9" (227 x 227 x 125mm)
Counterweight Bar (Length x Dia.): 8.4 x 0.78" (213 x 20mm)
Tripod Height: Retracted: 26.75" (68cm)
Extended: 44.5"(113.03)
Pier Extension Height: 8.5" (21.6cm)
WeightMount Head: 5.7 lbs (2.58kg)
Counterweight: 5 lbs (2.26 kg)
Tripod Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.49kg)
Mount
GoToYes
Hand controller portYes
Guide PortYes
SNAP PortYes (2.1mm)
PC connect USB portYes (USB-B)
Cable managementNo
Built-in GPSNo
Built-in WiFiYes
Hand controllerNo
Power requirements12V
Internal Battery PackYes (8x AAs)
Mount power port size and style2.1mm female
Electronics
Battery InfoOptional, not included
Battery MaterialAlkaline
Battery TypeAA
Battery Quantity8
  

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