iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only W/Tripod Bundle

Upgraded from SkyTracker, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with iOptron smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The SkyTracker Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. • All metal structure with ABS covers • Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" threads • Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs) • Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures • Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment • Reversible mounting post for both 3/8" and 1/4" threaded ball head mounting • Includes iOptron AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope • Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels • 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 • Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment • Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere • Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging • Up to 24 hours of operation (20 deg. C) • 1/4" - 3/8" thread converter included • Padded carry bag included • Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A) • Optional tripod (#3221) • Optional counterweight balance kit (#3324) iOptron have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position and have made big improvements on the SkyTracker 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 SkyTracker Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threads. The SkyTracker Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.