iOptron SkyGuider Pro Full Package w/Precision AZ base - 3550P

Introducing The SkyGuider^TM Pro -- iOptron’s next generation camera tracking device! Leading the camera tracker market for nearly four years, iOptron's SkyGuider Pro pushes closer to perfection.

The redesigned SkyGuider^TM Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port and camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with different brightness levels. Using with our iOS app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The DEC mounting bracket allows you to balance a heavy camera and/or lens better, or even mount a light telescope. The optional 8408 hand controller allows you to check the Pole Star position for the polar alignment, slew the mount, adjust the guiding rate, change the mount settings and control the camera trigger.

The SkyGuider^TM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyGuider Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyGuider Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads.

The DEC mounting bracket package, which includes DEC mounting bracket, counterweight shaft, counterweight and Vixen-type dovetail saddle, makes the SkyGuide^TM Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera/lens system, even a lightweight telescope.

The SkyGuider^TM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

Features All metal mechanical structure Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW) Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures CNC machined precision Alt-Az base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope Adjustable polar scope illumination 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 Quick slew (144X) for camera framing adjustment Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation (20°C) Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port HBX port for external hand controller Micro USB port for power, charging and firmware upgrade Built-in shutter triggering port Padded carry bag included DEC mounting bracket Counterweight and CW shaft Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A) Optional tripod (#3221) Optional Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller (#8408) Optional DSLR camera shutter trigger cable PACKAGE CONTENTS SkyGuiderTM Pro camera mount Alt-Az base (installed) AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope (installed) Micro USB charging cable Padded carry bag DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk 1.35kg counterweight CW shaft One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

 

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
Polar scope	AccuAlign TM dark field illuminated (~6º FOV)
Camera trigger	Yes
Hand controller	Yes (with optional 8408 HC)
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 (1/4” converter)
Alt-Az adjustable base	Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket
Alt-Az adjustable base diameter	Φ80 mm
Latitude adjustment range	0º ~ 90º (with Alt-Az base)
Azimuth adjustment range	±5º
Level indicator	Level bubble
Body dimension	133x115x95 mm (w/o Alt-Az base)
Counterweight shaft	Φ20x200 mm w/ 3/8”-16 threads
Counterweight	1.35kg
Firmware upgrade	Yes (via USB port)
Operation Temperature	-10ºC ~40ºC
Warranty	One year limited (90 day on battery)