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SkyWatcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack - WIFI

SKU: SWSTAR-PRO2I

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Portable nightscape tracking platform: Motorized portable tracking platform perfect for capturing incredible detail of the Milky Way, eclipses and other astronomical objects.

Star Adventurer 2i multi-function equatorial tracking mount with built-in Wi-Fi control
5KG payload capacity
Ball head adapter, Dec bracket, latitude (EQ) base, and counterweight kit included
Built-in polar scope with illuminator with LED lit polar alignment sight
Free Star Adventurer Console control app (for iOS and Android) for imaging the night sky, landscape, and deep sky
1.65-pound mount head weight (with dec bracket)
All-metal gearing
24 hours of continuous use with two AA batteries or limitless power via 5V mini-USB
Built-in SNAP port for camera control
Dual 3/8-inch thread panoramic plate with included ¼-20-inch adapte

Why Use a Star Tracker?

Star trackers correct for the Earth's rotation, allowing you to shoot longer exposures and capture greater detail without star trails.

Without a tracker, DSLRs can only capture 15 second exposures before the Earth's rotation make stars appear blurry. But by integrating the Star Adventurer into any standard photo tripod, you can increase exposure times from 15 seconds to several minutes, allowing users to capture greater detail in the Milky Way with less grain or noise in their images, due to a lower ISO.

Durable All-Metal Gears

Accurate and reliable brass and aluminum gearing allows for greater accuracy and longer exposures. Boasting a 144-tooth wheel gear and a 13mm diameter worm gear, the Star Adventurer has a payload capacity of 11 pounds, strong enough for a full-size DSLR or a small telescope.

Built-In Polar Illuminator

Even for users with no polar alignment experience, the Star Adventurer is easy to setup using the included illuminated polar finderscope. Once aligned, users can attach their camera and activate sidereal tracking to start photographing the Milky Way and other deep sky objects.

Mulitple Pre-Programmed Speeds for Tracking and Time-Lapse Photography

Multiple preprogramed speeds, including sidereal, solar, lunar, as well as four additional speeds for time-lapse photography and nightscapes, including 0.5x, 2x, 4x and 12x

Time-Lapse, Snap Port, Auto Guider Port, DC Power Input

With several exposure presets, the Star Adventurer triggers the DSLR using the auxiliary shutter release cable. For photographers seeking perfectly round stars, the mount also comes equipped with a standard ST-4 port, allowing users to connect an autoguider for additional tracking accuracy.

Nightscapes Made Easy

Capture longer exposures of the Milky Way and take your nightscape images to the next level! Works with nearly any photographic tripod, and compact enough to fit in a camera bag. Align in minutes and start shooting exposures ranging from 30 seconds to several minutes.

Perfect for Eclipses

Traveling to view eclipses in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, or 2026? The Star Adventurer 2i makes for the perfect travel companion! With it's compact size and accurate solar tracking, you'll be ready to capture this once in a lifetime phenomenon.

Versatile Time-lapse Modes

Produce stunning time-lapse videos of both terrestrial and celestial objects using one of the Star Adventurer 2i's four distinct time-lapse modes! Choose from 0.5x, 2x, 4x and 12x speeds, and utilize complete camera automation using the included SNAP por

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Motorised Mount – Pro Package

The Star Adventurer Astro Package is an ultra-portable equatorial mount kit ideal for small telescopes or for astrophotography with camera lenses up to 200-300mm in focal length. It fits on most astronomical, photo, or video tripods via its 1/4″ and 3/8″ adaptor. The mount satisfies all the needs of the astrophotographer; with a simple turn of the dial select lunar, solar, or star tracking modes, or four speeds from 0.5x to 12x to create interesting time-lapse videos with your DSLR. Moreover, it contains pre-programmed parameters to assist your DSLR via the optional shutter release cable. The Star Adventurer mount features a V-style dovetail saddle for compatible accessories and optical tube assemblies. The mount can be supplied with 4 AA batteries or via mini USB port.

Precise Polar Alignment for Pinpoint Stars Astrophotography

The integrated Polar Scope with an included illuminator helps the polar alignment process in both the Northern or Southern hemispheres. That is a great advantage for achieving professional astronomical photos. The equatorial wedge is equipped with fine adjustment knobs in both azimuth and latitude axes for easily centring the celestial pole without moving the tripod. Additionally, the auto guide system enhances the tracking in right ascension allowing longer exposures with telephoto lenses.

To fit a camera to the Star Adventurer, either a tripod Ball Head is required (not supplied) or the Dovetail L-Bracket. The Dovetail L-Bracket, used in conjunction with the optional counterweight shaft/counterweight also allows small telescopes (e.g. Maksutov 90mm), with a 1/4″-20 tripod fitting, to be used with the Star Adventurer. A small telescope and camera (using a ball head, not supplied) can be mounted simultaneously on the Dovetail L-bracket. Using just the dovetail bar from the Dovetail L-Bracket, two cameras can be mounted at the same time using two tripod ball heads (not supplied).

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack – Specifications
Mount type	Portable equatorial tracking platform (EQ)
Payload capacity (max)	5 kg / 11 lb
Mount head weight	1.65 kg / 3.63 lb (with DEC bracket) 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb (head only)
Counterweight kit	Included 1 kg counterweight + shaft
Latitude (EQ) base	Fine-adjust deluxe wedge, 0 – 70 °
Tripod interface	3/8″-16 thread with 1/4″-20 adapter
Clutch	360° ring clutch with graduated RA scale
Drive system	All-metal gearing – 144-tooth brass wheel & 13 mm worm; servo motor
Construction	CNC-machined aluminium body & brass gearing
Tracking rates	Sidereal, Solar, Lunar, plus 0.5× / 2× / 4× / 12× time-lapse
Autoguider port	ST-4 compatible
Polar alignment	Built-in illuminated polar scope – Southern reticles, red LED
Bubble level	Yes (built into the wedge)
Wi-Fi control	Built-in 2.4 GHz; free “Star Adventurer Console” app (iOS / Android)
Firmware updates	Supported via USB and app (when available)
Camera control	SNAP port for DSLR shutter (interval & bulb); compatible cables required
Power options	2 × AA batteries (up to ~24 h) or 5 V mini-USB for continuous use
Recommended batteries	NiMH or lithium AA for best performance
Typical power draw	~250–350 mA (tracking)
Operating temperature	−10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
Mounting saddle / plate	Vixen-style dovetail saddle with dual 3/8″ panoramic plate & ¼-20″ adapter
Mount head dimensions	Approx. 17 × 11 × 10 cm
Wedge dimensions	Approx. 13 × 10 × 10 cm

What’s Included in the Pro Pack
Star Adventurer 2i mount head (Wi-Fi enabled)
Equatorial (latitude) base / wedge with bubble level
Fine-tuning DEC bracket with ¼-20 camera screw
L-Bracket
Ball-head adapter
1 kg counterweight & shaft
Dual 3/8″ panoramic plate with ¼-20″ adapter
Polar-scope cap with red LED illuminator
Mini-USB power cable
Quick-start guide & documentation
Note: Tripod and DSLR shutter release cable(s) not included

Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty

*Tripod/ Camera/ Telescopes not included.

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