Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) Full Pack - The mobile solution for photographing the sky
Discover SAM - the Star Adventurer Mini from Sky-Watcher: an ultra-light, intelligent and powerful equatorial mount designed for enthusiasts of night landscapes, wide-field astrophotography and time-lapse. Thanks to a featherweight of just 680 g and a Wi-Fi control via the dedicated application, SAM is the ideal mobile solution for photographers and videographers on the move.
Professional features in a mini format
The Star Adventurer Mini offers precise sidereal, lunar or solar tracking for long exposures without star trails. The free application Star Adventurer Console (iOS & Android) lets you fully customize tracking speeds, time-lapse sequences, and automatically trigger your device via the built-in SNAP port. No external remote control required!
Thanks to its illuminated polar viewfinder, the SAM is easy to align on the polar axis, even for beginners. Once aligned, you can photograph the Milky Way, nebulae or create immersive time-lapse videos with your SLR or hybrid.
A complete pack ready to go
- Star Adventurer Mini Wi-Fi mount
- DEC bracket with Vixen saddle
- Equatorial base (EQ base) with latitude adjustment
- Ball head adapter
- Polar sight with LED illumination
- 3/8″ and 1/4″ tripod adapters
The SNAP cable is available separately, depending on your camera model.
Key features
| Features |
Detail |
| Frame type |
Ultra-portable motorized equatorial |
| Load capacity |
3 kg (6.6 lbs) |
| Control |
Wi-Fi with Star Adventurer Console app |
| Tracking modes |
Sidereal, Lunar, Solar |
| Frame weight |
1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| Polar viewfinder |
Yes, with integrated LED lighting |
| SNAP port |
Yes (DSLR automatic triggering) |
| Autonomy |
24h with 2x AA or unlimited via USB 5V |
| Tripod mount |
Double pitch 3/8″-16 + adapter 1/4″-20 |
| Accessories compatibility |
All Star Adventurer accessories |
Complete technical specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Power supply type |
2 AA batteries or 5V power supply via mini-USB |
| Tracking speed |
Customizable (sidereal, solar, lunar) |
| Platform |
RA rotation (with DEC axis via support) |
| Mounting saddle |
Vixen type (DEC support) |
| Time-lapse support |
Short, long, StarScape |
| Engine |
High precision - all-metal gearing |
| Camera compatibility |
DSLR / mirrorless (up to 3 kg) |
| Firmware update |
Free for life |
| Status indicators |
Integrated LEDs |
A travel astrophotography solution
Visit SAM Full Pack is aimed at roving photographers who want to keep a high-performance, reliable solution in a mini format. Thanks to its advanced functions and extreme portability, SAM can transform any photo tripod into a stable and efficient celestial tracking platform.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, you'll love the ease of use of this new-generation tracker. SAM helps you capture the magic of the starry sky, compose stunning videos or take up astrophotography without bulky equipment.
Ideal for :
- Photographing the Milky Way with a 14-100 mm lens
- Create time-lapse images of sunsets or starry nights
- Travel light with a complete astro system
- Discover astrophotography without a steep learning curve
