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
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| 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) |
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What's in the Box?
- SkyGuiderTM Pro camera mount
- Alt-azi base (installed)
- AccuAlignTM 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)
