Star Adventurer GTi head kit & Tripod
- Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount
- Lightweight equatorial mount for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography
- 11-pound 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 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 external source via 2.1 DC 12v port
- V-style dovetail
- Lifetime free firmware upgrades
- 3/8-inch tripod mount
Description
Since its introduction in 2014, the Star Adventurer has been at the forefront of the lightweight, portable astroimaging revolution. And now, with the Star Adventurer GTi, we take the next step with full GoTo performance in a compact package.
The all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB, autoguider, V-style dovetail, optional SynScan hand controller, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi.
With the added GoTo feature plus multiple tracking rates including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore.
With its 11-pound payload capacity, Star Adventurer 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 astro camera, or even small OTA’s such as our Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes perfect for deep space objects, the Moon, and planets.
Available in two configurations (with or without tripod and pier extension), Star Adventurer GTi is the perfect mount for the astrophotographer that wants the ultimate in both performance and portability.
Specifications
General Mount Info 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 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"
