SkyWatcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Head

Product Description

Since its introduction the Star Adventurer has been at the forefront of the lightweight, portable astro-imaging revolution. And now, with the Star Adventurer GTi, we take the next step with the addition of full Go-To capability in a compact package. An excellent choice for imagers wanting tracking and GoTo technology for their cameras and smaller telescopes with all the best features in one mount. The Star Adventurer GTi is the perfect mount for the astro-photographer that wants the ultimate in both performance and portability.

Smart Features
The exciting new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, interfaces for USB, autoguider, optional SynScan hand controller, 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.

Accurate Tracking and GoTo
With the added Go-To feature plus multiple tracking rates including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore and record images with your camera.

Versatile for cameras and small telescopes
With its 5kg payload capacity, the Star Adventurer GTi is well-equipped to handle your DLSR or mirrorless camera sporting a wide-angle or telephoto lens plus accessories, a small aperture astrograph with a dedicated astronomy camera, or simply an OTA for visual use via its 45mm dovetail saddle.

Ready to fit 3/8 tripods
Ready to attach to any good photo type tripod with a standard 3/8 thread or the super stable SkyWatcher Stainless 3/8 version, search rcode 20316

(The Star Adventurer GTi is also available complete with tripod and pier extension, search code 20327).

Included in the box
Adventurer GTi Mount Head
Illuminated Polar Scope
Counterweight Shaft
2.3kg Counterweight

Product features:
Controller: Via Wi-Fi using free SynScan App for iOS and Android devices or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
SynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
Tracking rates: Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
Built in polar scope with illuminator
Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
Latitude Adjustment 0~70°
Interfaces: USB, ST4 Auto-guiding, SynScan Hand Control Port (Synscan handset available separately), DSLR Shutter Release Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
Compatible with 3/8" tripod thread
45mm Dovetail Saddle
Free firmware upgrades
Supplied with 0.7 kg & 1.6 kg Counterweight
Counterweight Bar: 20mm diameter, steel
R.A. worm gear 180 teeth, 92.5mm diameter. R.A. wheel gear 15.8mm diameter
Dec worm gear 144 teeth, 73.6mm diameter. Dec wheel gear 10.8mm diameter
DC Servo Motors
Resolution RA: 0.35 arc-second; Dec: 0.44 arc-second
Power Supply: 8 x AA internal battery pack (batteries not included) or external 12v DC source
Payload Capacity 5kg (11 lb)
Mount head weight 2.6Kg