iOptron SkyGuider-Pro [SGP] w/ iPolar - 3550A

Having difficulty to polar align, especially in Southern Hemisphere? We have a solution: SkyGuider Pro with built-in iPolar!

The SkyGuider^TM Pro -- iOptron's next generation camera tracking device! Leading the camera tracker market for nearly four years, iOptron's SkyGuider Pro pushes closer to perfection.

The redesigned SkyGuiderr^TM Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port and camera trigger port. The DEC mounting bracket allows you to balance a heavy camera and/or lens better, or even mount a light telescope. The optional 8408 hand controller allows you to check the Pole Star position for the polar alignment, slew the mount, adjust the guiding rate, change the mount settings and control the camera trigger.

This mount has an integrated electronic polar finder scope known as the iPolar. This tool ensures the accurate alignment of a telescope, even when the pole star is obscured. There are large levers on the quick-lock drive engagement system; these large levers make it easy to snap the gears into place.

The SkyGuider^TM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyGuider^TM Pro's removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyGuider^TM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threads.

The DEC mounting bracket package, which includes DEC mounting bracket, counterweight shaft, counterweight and Vixen-type dovetail saddle, makes the SkyGuide^TM Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera/lens system, even a lightweight telescope.

The SkyGuider^TM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.


Manual:
Quick Start Guide
Instruction Manual
iPolar Operation Manual
iPolar Software
YouTube Assembler Instruction

SkyGuider Pro configuration examples

Firmware Upgrade:
No new firmware.

Specifications

Mount	Compact single axis tracking EQ
Payload (Max.)	11 lbs (5kg), balanced
Mount weight	2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery
Mount weight with base	3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery
Body material	All metal
RA shaft	?35mm, steel
Worm wheel	?88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
R.A. worm	?15.2mm, brass
Bearing	4 pieces
Motor drive	DC servo motor with optical encoder
Tracking	R.A. automatic
Tracking speed	Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
Fast slew speed	144X, forward and reverse
Guiding port	ST-4 compatible
Polar scope	iPolar Electronic Polar Scope
Camera trigger	Yes
Hand controller	Optional 8408 HC
Power Requirement	Internal rechargeable battery
Battery type	Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Duration of operation	Up to 20 hours at 20ºC
Power charge port	MiniUSB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
Camera mounting block	?62mm, 3/8" post thread
Body base connection	Vixen dovetail, 3/8" socket (1/4" converter)
Alt-Azi adjustable base	Vixen style saddle, 3/8" socket
Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter	?80 mm
Latitude adjustment range	-30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base)
Azimuth adjustment range	±5º
Level indicator	Level bubble
Body dimension	133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base)
Counterweight shaft	?20x200 mm w/ 3/8"-16 threads
Counterweight	1.35kg
Firmware upgrade	Yes (via USB port)
Operation Temperature	-10ºC ~40ºC
Warranty	One year limited (90 day on battery)