Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Go To Equatorial Mount

The NEW Star Adventurer GTi is an excellent choice for anyone wanting a compact portable mount for visual astronomy or astrophotography.
Features include an integral illuminated polar scope for precise 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). It also features a dual-position counterweight bar for use at low latitudes and full smartphone control via Wi-Fi.

With the added Go-To feature plus multiple tracking rates (including lunar, solar, and sidereal), the night sky is yours to capture and explore.

FEATURES

• Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount
• Lightweight equatorial mount for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography
• 5 kg (11 lb) payload capacity
• Multiple pre-programmed tracking rates, including sidereal, solar, and lunar
• Interfaces: USB, autoguider (ST4), SynScan hand controller, and a SNAP port for DSLR shutter control programmable via the free SynScan Pro app
• Control with your smartphone via Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand box
• Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment
• Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
• Powered by eight AA batteries (not included) or an external source via a 2.1 DC 12v port
• V-style dovetail
• Lifetime free firmware upgrades
• 3/8-inch tripod mount
• Star Adventurer GTi steel tripod and pier extension included
• Optional shutter release cable and ball head adapter

Weights & dimensions

Max payload capacity: 5kg (11 lb)
Mount head size : 227mm x 227mm x 125mm (8.9″ x 8.9″ x 4.9″)
Counterweight bar length & diameter : 213mm & 20mm
Latitude range : 0-70 degrees
Mount power port size & type: 2.1mm female
Internal batt pack: hold 8x AA batts
Counterweights:  0.7 & 1.6 kg (1.5 & 3.5 lb)
Tripod mounting thread: 3/8″
Tripod heights (retracted/extended): 68cm/113cm (26.75″/44.5″)
Tripod weight: 2.49kg (5.5 lb)
Pier Extension height:  21.6cm (8.5″)
Shipping weight:  13.6kg (30 lb)
Shipping Dimensions :  1118mm x 330mm x 229mm (44″ x 13″ x 9″)

What’s in the box

• Adventurer GTi Mount Head
• Illuminated Polar Scope
• Counterweight Shaft
• 2.3kg Counterweight
•  Optional (supplied with the tripod package option):
  • Stainless Steel Tripod
  • Accessory Tray
  • Extension Pier