Mounts & Tripods

Transportable and stable pier tripod for iOptron mounts - adaptable for other brands.

• Extremely stable - carries loads of more than 100 kg trouble-free
• Height-adjustable from 795 mm to 1095 mm
• Very transportable with only 11.6 kg weigth - the legs can be folded

• Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth, Half-Fork Single-Arm
• An Equatorial Wedge will be available to purchase separately to use the mount in EQ Mode.
• Payload Capacity: 12kg
• Controllable by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or supplied SynScan Handset
• Connection Sockets: USB-B, Autoguider, SynScan Handset & Power Jack Input
• SynScan AZ Computerised Handset with 42,900+ Object Handset Database containing full Messier, NGC and IC catalogues
• Controller: Free SynScan or SynScan PRO Apps for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Handset (included)
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• SynScan App Alignment Method: 1-star Alignment, 3-star Alignment, Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App's Other Features:  Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Powered by either Internal Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 9.6v 45Ah or 12-15 volt DC 3A External Power Supply (not supplied)
• Up to 10 hours Tracking Operation Time using Internal Battery
• 45mm/75mm Dual-Fit Dovetail Saddle
• Locking clutches on both Altitude and Azimuth Axes
• Transmission: Stepper Motors with Worm Wheel and Worm Gear Mechanism. Number of Teeth 180 (both axes)
• Convenient carrying handle point on mount
• Complete with Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Mount Head Dimensions: 335x214x467mm
• Overall Product Weight: 8kg

The iOptron SkyGuider PRO allows you to take long exposures with your DSLR or CCD camera to capture stunning images of the night sky. Aligning to the celestial pole is especially easy thanks to the iPolar system.

• All metal mechanical structure
• Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8? or 1/4? threads
• Payload 11 lbs (5 kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
• Detachable alt-az base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• The iPolar electronic polar finder for precise polar alignment is in included in the scope of delivery.
• 4 tracking speeds (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar)
• Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation
• Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
• Built-in shutter triggering port
• Vixen dovetail saddle

Computer-controlled equatorial WLAN GoTo mount for all latitudes

• The EQ-AL55i is fully controlled via a smart device using the built-in WLAN module using the freeware "SynScan Pro App" for iOS and Androidcontrolled.
• Application at all latitudes from 0-90 degrees