{"id":3160,"date":"2025-03-06T17:10:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T16:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.geekworkers.dev\/produit\/monture-ultra-light-polarie-u-star-tracker\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T10:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T08:39:18","slug":"monture-ultra-light-polarie-u-star-tracker","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/monture-ultra-light-polarie-u-star-tracker\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra Light Polarie U Star Tracker frame"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Introducing Vixen Polarie U<\/h3>\n<p>The Vixen Polarie U is an ultra-compact motorized star tracker, specially designed for wide-field astrophotography, nightscapes and time-lapse. Weighing in at a featherweight 575 g (without batteries) and with minimalist dimensions (88.5 x 72 x 110.5 mm), its lens-like shape makes it an ideal travel companion.<\/p>\n<h3>Key features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Versatile tracking modes :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Star-Scape (1\/2 sidereal speed) for blur-free merging of terrestrial landscapes and starry skies.<\/li>\n<li>Sidereal speed for long exposures of the Milky Way or nebulae.<\/li>\n<li>Solar\/lunar tracking adapted to eclipses.<\/li>\n<li>Customized mode via smartphone app (speed and interval settings).<\/li>\n<li>Connected control: Wi-Fi control via app (iOS\/Android), time-lapse management, intervalometer and ST-4 port for external autoguiding (RA only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable load capacity :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>2.5 kg standard (wide-angle lenses).<\/li>\n<li>6.5 kg with accessories (multi-purpose mounting block + DD rail).<\/li>\n<li>10 kg in horizontal time-lapse mode (heavy equipment).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible power supply :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>4 AA batteries (7h at 20\u00b0C) or USB Type-C (power bank compatible).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated elements :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Spirit level<\/li>\n<li>Directional scale (time-lapses)<\/li>\n<li>Sighting tube for approximate polar alignment (northern hemisphere)<\/li>\n<li>Shutter release (2.5 mm) and USB-C ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Robustness :<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Aluminium alloy gears (RA 40 mm axis)<\/li>\n<li>Brass worm screw (9.8 mm)<\/li>\n<li>Reinforced bearings for enhanced durability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional accessories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>POLARIE Multi Mounting Block :<\/strong> Increases load capacity to 6.5 kg, suitable for telephoto lenses or small telescopes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dovetail Slide Bar DD :<\/strong> Combined with the multi-purpose block, it balances heavy loads and facilitates adjustments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PF-L II polar viewfinder :<\/strong> Allows precise polar alignment for long focal lengths, requiring the Polar Scope Arm Bracket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick Release Clamp :<\/strong> Arca Swiss-compatible for quick attachment to standard rails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DX Polar Fine-Tuning Unit :<\/strong> Micrometric azimuth (-30\u00b0 to +90\u00b0) and altitude adjustments for optimum framing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>External battery (recommended) :<\/strong> Extended USB-C power supply via power bank (e.g. PowerTank), ideal for long nights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Versatility (astro, time-lapse, eclipses)<\/li>\n<li>Extreme portability and intuitive smartphone control<\/li>\n<li>Optional accessories for upgrading from leisure to semi-professional use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The Vixen Polarie U is an ultra-compact and versatile star tracker, ideal for wide-field astrophotography, nightscapes and time-lapse. 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