IOPTRON Tracker SkyGuider Pro
iOptron SkyGuider Pro – The Ultra-Portable Equatorial Tracker for Precision Astrophotography
Take your astrophotography to the next level with the iOptron SkyGuider Pro tracker.
Designed for discerning photographers and astronomers looking for mobility without compromising stability, this equatorial tracker allows you to attach DSLR/Mirrorless cameras with heavy lenses or small telescopes (up to 5 kg load) to capture incredibly detailed long-exposure photos of the night sky.
Professional Performance in a Compact Form Factor
An evolution of the proven SkyTracker Pro, the SkyGuider Pro features a thicker Right Ascension (AR) axis (35 mm), larger brass worm gears (88 mm) and 144 teeth, ensuring smooth, accurate and reliable tracking.
Total Versatility in the Field of Observation
• Multi-Camera Capability: Thanks to the included bar and counterweight, you can easily balance heavy telephoto lenses. Alternatively, it allows you to mount a second camera on the declination axis (up to 3 kg), allowing you to simultaneously capture the same area of the sky with two different focal lengths.
• Multiple Tracking Speeds: Choose between Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar speeds. It also has 1/2 Sidereal mode, ideal for astro-landscape compositions, keeping both the sky and the foreground sharp.
• North and South Hemisphere: The direction of rotation can be reversed at the push of a button.
• Simple Polar Alignment and Built-in Battery: Aligning with the celestial pole has never been easier! The integrated AccuAlign illuminated polar finder scope features a high-precision engraved reticle. Powered by an internal Lithium Polymer battery (3.7V, 2000mAh) rechargeable via Micro-USB, the mount offers autonomy of up to 20 hours of continuous operation.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Astro-landscape Astrophotographers: Ideal for those who want to photograph the Milky Way, Northern Lights or the night sky in composition with terrestrial elements.
The 1/2 Space tracking mode allows for long exposures while keeping the sky sharp and the foreground defined.
Travel & Nature Photographers: The perfect choice for those who need a lightweight equipment (head of ~1.45 kg), compact and with its own case, easy to carry in the backpack or hand luggage on trips to places with dark skies.
Heavy Telephoto and Intermediate Equipment Users: Designed for those who need more stability than that offered by entry trackers.
With support for up to 5 kg and a dedicated counterweight, it easily accommodates DSLRs/Mirrorless with large lenses (such as 70-200mm, 100-400mm or Samyang 135mm) and small refractors.
Deep Sky Astrophotographers at Beginner/Intermediate Level: Great for those who want to capture nebulae, galaxies and clusters without investing in a giant equatorial mount.
The presence of a self-guide port (ST-4) allows you to connect guide chambers for long and accurate exposures.
Dual-Camera Content Creators and Setup: Great for creators looking for versatility in the field: the L-mount system allows you to install a main camera on one side and a second secondary camera (up to 3 kg) on the other, capturing the same celestial event at two different focal lengths simultaneously.
What's in the Box
1x iOptron SkyGuider Pro Tracker
1x Adjustable Altazimuthal/Equatorial Alignment Base (Alt-Az Base)
1x Camera mounting bracket/block with 1/4" thread
1x L-mount rail (Vixen / declination lock)
1x Counterweight bar (Ø 20 mm x 200 mm)
1x 1.35kg Counterweight
1x Integrated illuminated polar finder scope (AccuAlign)
1x Micro-USB Charging Cable
1x Padded Carrying Bag / Case