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- SKU SWU-S20590
This version of the Sky-Watcher GTi Star Adventurer mount comes with the EQ head, counterweight bar, a 5. lb. counterweight, a built-in illuminated polar scope, a vixen style saddle and a PC link cable. If you'd like the full mount kit, which includes the pier extension and Star Adventurer tripod, check out the Star Adventurer GTI Mount Kit.
Sky-Watcher's latest GTi mount is super portable and has a weight capacity of 11 pounds. It features full GoTo performance and has multiple features that make viewing and astrophotography a pleasure. For instance, the GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, , multiple tracking rates, including sidereal, lunar & solar, ports for USB as well as an auto-guider, a V-style dovetail, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). The Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi. If you'd prefer to use a hand controller, the Syncan is available optionally.
With its 11-pound payload capacity, Star Adventurer is well-equipped to handle your lighter weight equipment, from a DLSR or mirrorless camera with wide-angle or telephoto lens plus accessories, a small aperture astrograph with a dedicated astro camera, or even small OTA’s such as our Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes.
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is the perfect mount for any astrophotographer who values both performance and portability.
Skywatcher GTi Star Adventurer Mount Specifications
General Mount Info | |
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Mount Type | Equatorial |
Mount instrument capacity | 11 lbs. |
Mount head size | 227mm x 227mm x 125mm |
Tripod mounting thread | 3/8 |
Mounting saddle type | V-style |
Counterweight bar included | Yes |
Counterweight bar retractable? | Yes, thread-on |
Counterweight bar length and diameter | 213mm and 20mm |
Type of motor | Mini-DC Servo |
Drive type | Gear |
Illuminated Polarscope? | Yes |
Tracking Modes | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
Latitude range | 0-70 degrees |
Computer/Drive System Info | |
GoTo | Yes |
Hand controller port | Yes |
Guide port | Yes |
SNAP port | Yes |
PC connect USB port | Yes |
Cable management | No |
Built-in GPS | No |
Built-in WiFi | Yes |
Hand controller | No, available optionally |
Power requirements | 12 volt |
Internal battery pack | Yes (8x AAs) |
Mount power port size and style | 2.1mm female |
Included Accessories | |
Counter weight | 5 lbs (2.26kg) |
Polarscope | Yes (installed and aligned) |
Tripod | No |
Pier Extension | No |
Power cable | No |
PC link cable | Yes |
SNAP cable | No |
Hand controller holder | No |
Manual | Yes |
Case | No |
Shipping weight | 12 lbs (5.4kg) |
Shipping dimensions | 12"x16"x7" |