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Description
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.
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.
Quick Overview
- 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
- Star Adventurer GTi steel tripod and pier extension included in Mount Kit (SKU S20595)
- Optional tripod pier extension, shutter release cable, ball head adapter, and Star Adventurer tripod
Specifications
| General Mount Info | |
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Mount instrument capacity | 11 lbs. |
| Mount head size | 227mm x 227mm x 125mm |
| Tripod mounting thread | 8-Mar |
| 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 | Yes |
| Tripod Heights (Retracted/Extended) | 26.75"/44.5" (68cm/113cm) |
| Tripod Weights | 5.5 lbs (2.49kg) |
| Pier Extension | Yes |
| Pier Extension height | 8.5" (21.6cm) |
| Power cable | No |
| PC link cable | Yes |
| SNAP cable | No |
| Hand controller holder | No |
| Manual | Yes |
| Case | No |
| Shipping weight | 30 lbs (13.6kg) |
| Shipping dimensions | 44"x13"x9" |