iOptron SkyGuider Pro

iOptron SkyGuider Pro - lightweight tracking mount for wide-field astrophotography

The SkyGuider Pro is one of the absolute references in nomadic astrophotography. Compact, silent, precise and equipped with a long-lasting internal battery, it allows you to take sharp long exposures with a simple camera body... or even with a small telescope, thanks to the DEC kit and counterweight included. It's a real mainstay for astro landscapes and wide-field shots of the deep sky.

An ultra-compact but highly accurate tracker

The SkyGuider Pro literally fits in the palm of your hand: just 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
for the head alone. Despite this, he embarks :

• A optical encoder motor for smooth, silent tracking.
• A 88 mm worm wheel - 144 teeth, a guarantee of mechanical precision.
• A 35-mm right-hand ascending axis mounted on 4 bearings.
• A internal battery for approximately 20 hours autonomy (at 20°C).

The set allows clean long exposures with a photo lens, a telephoto lens or a
setup once the DEC kit has been installed and balanced.

Polar alignment made easy with AccuAlign polar finder

The SkyGuider Pro features a AccuAlign polar viewfinder finely engraved, with
adjustable illumination. Adjustment is fast and efficient, even under cloudy skies.
with a little light pollution. Combined with a mobile application, polar alignment becomes
quick and easy.

The base alt-az adjustable provides even greater precision thanks to :

• Fine adjustment of altitude and azimuth,
• Wide elevation range from -30° to +65,
• Integrated spirit level,
• Robust mechanism with degree markers.

Four tracking speeds to suit every shot

The SkyGuider Pro offers four tracking speeds:

• 1× sidereal for star tracking,
• 1/2× to capture the Milky Way AND the net landscape at the same time,
• Solar tracking,
• Lunar tracking.

All these speeds work in both hemispheres.
The slew rapide 144× (forward/backward) allows cropping without disturbing the setup.

Payload: heavy telephoto lenses and small telescopes

With the DEC kit and counterweight, the mount supports up to 5 kg balanced.
This allows for a wide variety of setups:

• Large telephoto lenses (200-600 mm),
• Small, compact telescopes,
• Configurations with guide prism,
• Cooled astrophotographic cameras.

It's still light enough to travel with ease.

Complete connectivity for astrophotographers

The SkyGuider Pro has everything a modern astrophotographer needs:

• Port ST-4 for self-steering,
• Camera release port,
• USB port for power, recharging and firmware updates,
• Compatibility with Go2Nova 8408 remote control (optional),
• Direct mounting on 1/4″ or 3/8″ photo tripod.

SkyGuider Pro technical specifications

A must-have for nomadic astrophotography

The SkyGuider Pro is one of the most popular trackers among astrophotographers.
It stands out as an excellent choice for:

• the astro landscape,
• the Milky Way wide field,
• telephoto lenses from 135 mm to 400-600 mm,
• compact deep-sky setups.

Lightweight, reliable and extremely easy to use, it effortlessly accompanies every outing under the stars.

CONTENTS:

• Photo mount SkyGuider™ Pro

• Base alt-az (installed)

• AccuAlign™ polar viewfinder illuminated dark field (installed)

• Charging cable Micro USB

• Padded carry bag

• Necklace DEC with camera mounting disc

• 1.35 kg counterweight

• Counterweight shaft

• One-year limited warranty (90 days for the battery)