Meet the Next-Level SkyGuiderTM Pro: iOptron's Advanced Camera Tracker

Building on a nearly four-year reign at the top of the camera tracker market, iOptron's revamped SkyGuiderTM Pro brings you closer than ever to perfect tracking. This newly designed mount head is not only more compact—easily fitting in the palm of your hand—but also offers enhanced precision, silent tracking, an integrated rechargeable battery, ST-4 guiding port, and a camera trigger port.

Paired with our iOS app, this device makes polar alignment a breeze. The adjustable illumination on the precision polar scope allows for versatile viewing conditions. The DEC mounting bracket supports better balancing for heavier camera and lens setups, or even lightweight telescopes. If you opt for the 8408 hand controller, you can further fine-tune your setup with features like Pole Star position checking and camera trigger control.

The SkyGuiderTM Pro offers four tracking rates: sidereal or 1X, half-speed or 1/2X for capturing both sky and landscape, as well as solar and lunar speeds. All four tracking modes operate seamlessly in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Plus, a quick slew mode in both forward and reverse helps you adjust your framing without upsetting the camera's positioning.

We've upgraded the removable alt-azimuth base for better usability, featuring a precision bubble level, degree markers for altitude, and a dedicated azimuth control post. You can also attach the SkyGuiderTM Pro head directly to any standard photography tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threading.

Ideal for both astroscapes and wide-field astrophotography, this device is a photographer's dream tool.

Key Features:

Robust all-metal mechanical structure
Compatible with tripods featuring 1/4" or 3/8" threads
Payload capacity: 11 lbs (5 kg) when balanced, excluding counterweight
Silent tracking ideal for long-exposure shots
Removable alt-az base with precise latitude and azimuth adjusters
iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope included
Variable polar scope illumination
Four tracking speeds: 1X (sidereal), 1/2X, solar, and lunar
Operable in both northern and southern hemispheres
Quick slew at 144X speed for easy framing adjustments
Up to 20 hours of operation on a single charge (at 20°C)
ST-4 autoguiding port and HBX port for external hand controller
Micro USB port for charging and firmware updates
Integrated camera trigger port
Padded carrying bag
Optional accessories: Ball heads (#3305A), tripod (#3221), Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller, and DSLR shutter trigger cable

What's in the Box?

SkyGuiderTM Pro Camera Mount
Installed Alt-Azimuth Base
Installed AccuAlignTM Dark-Field Illuminated Polar Scope
Micro USB Charging Cable
Padded Carry Bag
DEC Mounting Bracket with Camera Mounting Disk
1.35 kg Counterweight
Counterweight Shaft
One-Year Limited Warranty (Battery covered for 90 days)

Specifications

Mount	Compact single axis tracking EQ
Payload (Max.)	11 lbs (5kg), balanced
Mount weight	2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery
Mount weight with base	3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery
Body material	All metal
RA shaft	Φ35mm, steel
Worm wheel	Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
R.A. worm	Φ15.2mm, brass
Bearing	4 pieces
Motor drive	DC servo motor with optical encoder
Tracking	R.A. automatic
Tracking speed	Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
Fast slew speed	144X, forward and reverse
Guiding port	ST-4 compatible
Polar scope	AccuAlign ^TM dark field illuminated (~6º FOV)
Camera trigger	Yes
Hand controller	Yes (with optional 8408 HC)
Power Requirement	Internal rechargeable battery
Battery type	Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Duration of operation	Up to 20 hours at 20ºC
Power charge port	Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
Camera mounting block	Φ62mm, 3/8" post thread
Body base connection	Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket (1/4” converter)
Alt-Azi adjustable base	Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket
Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter	Φ80 mm
Latitude adjustment range	-30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base)
Azimuth adjustment range	±5º
Level indicator	Level bubble
Body dimension	133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base)
Counterweight shaft	Φ20x200 mm w/ 3/8”-16 threads
Counterweight	1.35kg
Firmware upgrade	Yes (via USB port)
Operation Temperature	-10ºC ~40ºC
Warranty	One year limited (90 day on battery)

What's in the Box?

SkyGuider^TM Pro camera mount
Alt-azi base (installed)
AccuAlign^TM dark field illuminated polar scope (installed)
Micro USB charging cable
Padded carry bag
DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk
1.35kg counterweight
CW shaft
One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

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