{"id":12391,"date":"2025-12-10T17:20:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&p=12391"},"modified":"2026-02-21T16:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:51:31","slug":"ioptron-skyguider-pro","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/ioptron-skyguider-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyGuider Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"
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iOptron SkyGuider Pro - lightweight tracking mount for wide-field astrophotography<\/h3>\n

Visit SkyGuider Pro<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

An ultra-compact but highly accurate tracker<\/h3>\n

The SkyGuider Pro literally fits in the palm of your hand: just 2.2 lbs (1 kg)<\/strong>
\nfor the head alone. Despite this, he embarks :<\/p>\n

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  • A optical encoder motor<\/strong> for smooth, silent tracking.<\/li>\n
  • A 88 mm worm wheel - 144 teeth<\/strong>, a guarantee of mechanical precision.<\/li>\n
  • A 35 mm right ascension shaft<\/strong> mounted on 4 bearings.<\/li>\n
  • A internal battery<\/strong> for approximately 20 hours<\/strong> autonomy (at 20\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The set allows clean long exposures with a photo lens, a telephoto lens or a
    \nsetup once the DEC kit has been installed and balanced.<\/p>\n

    Polar alignment made easy with AccuAlign polar finder<\/h3>\n

    The SkyGuider Pro features a AccuAlign polar viewfinder<\/strong> finely engraved, with
    \nadjustable illumination<\/strong>. Adjustment is fast and efficient, even under cloudy skies.
    \nwith a little light pollution. Combined with a mobile application, polar alignment becomes
    \nquick and easy.<\/p>\n

    The base alt-az adjustable<\/strong> provides even greater precision thanks to :<\/p>\n

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    • Fine adjustment of altitude and azimuth,<\/li>\n
    • Wide elevation range from -30\u00b0 to +65<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
    • Integrated spirit level,<\/li>\n
    • Robust mechanism with degree markers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Four tracking speeds to suit every shot<\/h3>\n

      The SkyGuider Pro offers four tracking speeds:<\/p>\n

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      • 1\u00d7 sidereal<\/strong> for star tracking,<\/li>\n
      • 1\/2\u00d7<\/strong> to capture the Milky Way AND the net landscape at the same time,<\/li>\n
      • Solar tracking<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
      • Lunar tracking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        All these speeds work in both hemispheres.
        \nThe slew rapide 144\u00d7<\/strong> (forward\/backward) allows cropping without disturbing the setup.<\/p>\n

        Payload: heavy telephoto lenses and small telescopes<\/h3>\n

        With the DEC kit and counterweight, the mount supports up to 5 kg<\/strong> balanced.
        \nThis allows for a wide variety of setups:<\/p>\n

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        • Large telephoto lenses (200-600 mm),<\/li>\n
        • Small, compact telescopes,<\/li>\n
        • Configurations with guide prism,<\/li>\n
        • Cooled astrophotographic cameras.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          It's still light enough to travel with ease.<\/p>\n

          Complete connectivity for astrophotographers<\/h3>\n

          The SkyGuider Pro has everything a modern astrophotographer needs:<\/p>\n

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          • Port ST-4<\/strong> for self-steering,<\/li>\n
          • Camera release port<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
          • USB port<\/strong> for power, recharging and firmware updates,<\/li>\n
          • Compatibility with Go2Nova 8408 remote control<\/strong> (optional),<\/li>\n
          • Direct mounting on 1\/4\u2033 or 3\/8\u2033 photo tripod.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            SkyGuider Pro technical specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Type<\/strong><\/td>\nSingle-axis equatorial mount for photo tracking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Max. payload<\/strong><\/td>\n5 kg (balanced, with DEC kit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Weight head only<\/strong><\/td>\n1 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Weight with base<\/strong><\/td>\n1.45 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Materials<\/strong><\/td>\nAll-metal structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Wheels and worms<\/strong><\/td>\nWorm wheel 88 mm \/ 144 teeth, screw 15.2 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Engine<\/strong><\/td>\nDC servo with optical encoder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Speeds<\/strong><\/td>\nSidereal, 1\/2\u00d7, Solar, Lunar + slew 144\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Self-steering<\/strong><\/td>\nPort ST-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Polar viewfinder<\/strong><\/td>\nAccuAlign, 6\u00b0 field with illumination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Internal battery<\/strong><\/td>\nLi-Po 3.7V 2000 mAh (\u224820h)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Refill<\/strong><\/td>\nMicro USB, 80% in 5h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Temperature range<\/strong><\/td>\n-10\u00b0C to +40\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Box contents<\/strong><\/td>\nMount, alt-az base, polar finder, USB cable, padded bag, complete DEC kit, 1.35 kg counterweight, CW shaft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

            A must-have for nomadic astrophotography<\/h3>\n

            \"\"Visit SkyGuider Pro<\/strong> is one of the most popular trackers among astrophotographers.
            \nIt is an excellent choice for :<\/p>\n

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            • the astro landscape,<\/li>\n
            • the Milky Way wide field,<\/li>\n
            • telephoto lenses from 135 mm to 400-600 mm,<\/li>\n
            • compact deep-sky setups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Lightweight, reliable and extremely easy to use, it effortlessly accompanies every outing under the stars.<\/p>\n

              CONTENTS:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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                Photo mount SkyGuider\u2122 Pro<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Base alt-az<\/b><\/span> (installed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                AccuAlign\u2122 polar viewfinder<\/b><\/span> illuminated dark field (installed)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Charging cable Micro USB<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Padded carry bag<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Necklace DEC<\/b><\/span> with camera mounting disc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                1.35 kg counterweight<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Counterweight shaft<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                One-year limited warranty<\/b><\/span> (90 days for the battery)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                iOptron SkyGuider Pro \u2013 monture de suivi l\u00e9g\u00e8re pour astrophotographie grand champ Le SkyGuider Pro est l\u2019une des r\u00e9f\u00e9rences absolues en astrophotographie nomade. Compact, silencieux, pr\u00e9cis et dot\u00e9 d\u2019une batterie interne longue dur\u00e9e, il permet de r\u00e9aliser des poses longues nettes avec un simple bo\u00eetier photo\u2026 ou m\u00eame avec un petit t\u00e9lescope gr\u00e2ce au kit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[819],"product_cat":[816,762,20,765],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12391","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-ioptron","7":"product_cat-nouveautes","8":"product_cat-equatoriales","9":"product_cat-montures","10":"product_cat-ultra-portables","12":"first","13":"on_supplier","14":"taxable","15":"shipping-taxable","16":"purchasable","17":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12391","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12391"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12391"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12391"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}