Why Purchase from All-Star Telescope?
Free Expert Support
Whether you are a first timer needing help with setting up or an enthusiast that can't quite make that one thing work, our expert staff are ready to support your needs. With decades of knowledge and first hand experience we've been there and we can help you through it!
Stress Free, Secure Transactions
You can trust purchasing and delivery with All-Star Telescope. All of our transactions are 100% secure and Level 1 PCI DSS compliant thanks to Shopify's ShopPay platform. For additional protection, we insure 100% of the value of every shipment we make. If it get's lost during shipment, we replace it. If it gets damaged during shipment, we repalce it. We make sure your product arrives exactly as you would expect it to; we promise.
We also ensure privacy protection. We never keep any of your credit card information on file and any of your personal data is stored accordign to our policies.
30 Day Return Policy
Buy with confidence knowing that we accept returns up to 30 days after purchase. We want you to have something you will actually use and we are confident that we keep good quality products in our store with No Junk.
Price Match Promise
Shipping around for the best price is tough, we make it easier by offering the best pricing in the market. But if you find a better price on an in-store item somewhere else we will match it!
Product Description
The iMate is a single-board computer that features a powerful 64-Bit ARM processor with Wi-Fi, preloaded KStars planetarium software, Ekos control and automation tool, and INDI drivers. This hardware-software combination will support the use of most current and future devices (cameras, focusers, filter wheels, etc) allowing the user to choose a brand and model. With 32Gb eMMC storage along with a slot for up to 64Gb TF (micro SD) memory, iMate has the ability to control and capture an entire automated imaging session. The iMate is cross-platform; use it with windows, IOS, Linux, Andropd, etc.
Specifications
- Orange Pi 3 LTS with 64-Bit ARM Processor
- 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
- 32GB EMMC flash memory
- 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0 ports
- 3x 12VDC outputs (2 programmable)
- Up to 64Gb high speed MicroSD card (class 10 or higher)
- Open source architecture
- Preloaded KStarts/Ekos/INDI driver for mount, camera, focuser and other device control
- iPolarServ for iOS and Android polar alignment
- Windows, MacOS, iOS, Linux, Android remote connection to iMate via WIFI
- Mounting method: 31mm dovetail saddle for finder scope shoe mounting, 1/4"-20 threaded hole, or 2X M3 threaded holes
- One Year Limited Warranty
Additional Articles, Videos, and Links
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Astrophotography for Beginners Step 1: Using the Star Adventurer Tracker
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Astrophotography for Beginners Step 2: How to Shoot the Moon
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