Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Photo Package
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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Photo Package

(8 customer reviews)

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Motorized Mount Photo Package is an easy-to-use equatorial mount that offers accurate tracking capabilities for time-lapse and long-exposure wide-field astrophotography. With a simple turn of a dial, select from Lunar, Solar, or Star tracking modes, or four speeds from 0.5x to 12x if the modes are not exactly right.

  • Built-In Wifi
  • EQ Mount Only
  • 5kg Payload Capacity
  • Ball Head Adapter Included
  • Selectable Tracking Speeds

*Illuminator for polar scope is NOT INCLUDED

$599.99

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SKU: SWSTAR-PHOTO2I Categories: ,

Description

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Motorized Mount Photo Package is an easy-to-use equatorial mount that offers accurate tracking capabilities for time-lapse and long-exposure wide-field astrophotography. With a simple turn of a dial, select from Lunar, Solar, or Star tracking modes, or four speeds from 0.5x to 12x if the modes are not exactly right.

Included with the Star Adventurer is a ball head adapter with a 3/8″-16 screw to mount a photo ball head to adapt it for use with a DSLR camera. A 2.5mm three-segment stereo jack is integrated into the mount and gives the mount the ability to control a compatible DSLR’s shutter release for long-exposure or time-lapse photography. Pre-programmed intervals, based on the tracking mode selected, optimize the exposure times for the subjects selected.

The Star Adventurer mount features a Vixen-style dovetail saddle for compatible accessories and optical tube assemblies (OTAs). It has both 3.8″-16 and 1/4″-20 tripod mounts to fit on most astronomical, photo, or video tripods and is offered here without a tripod, OTA, or counterweights.

New Features

  • Built-In Wifi – Dongle not required with the with the new Star Adventurer 2i model. Download the SkyWatcher App onto your smart phone and your ready to go.
  • Advanced Firmware features

Motor and Gears

  • DC servomotor
  • 86mm diameter, 144-tooth aluminum-alloy wheel gear
  • 13mm diameter brass worm gear

Tracking

  • Supports star-scape and time-lapse photography
  • Selectable Solar, Lunar, Star tracking speeds 0.5, 2x, 6x, and 12x tracking speed options
  • Manual clutch release facilitates faster alignment and adjustment
  • Northern and Southern Hemisphere compatible
  • Left/Right control buttons enable manual control of tracking up to 12x
  • Free lifetime firmware updates

Alignment

  • Built-in polar alignment scope
  • Illuminator for polar scope ( This part is not supplied with kits sold in Australia due to mandatory batteries requirements ) – NOT INCLUDED
  • Integrated RJ-12 single-axis right ascension auto-guider port supports ST-4-type guiders

Power

  • Runs on four AA batteries
  • Mini USB port for external power or for updating the firmware
  • Low energy consumption allows for up to 72 hours of continuous tracking on battery power

Mount

  • Includes a ball head adapter with a 3/8″-16 screw to mount a photo ball head to adapt it for use with a DSLR camera
  • 3/8″-16 and 1/4″-20 tripod mounts
  • Vixen-style dovetail saddle
  • 5kg payload capacity

SPECIFICATIONS

Model NumberSWSTAR-PHOTO2I

8 reviews for Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Photo Package

  1. Jack Thompson –

    i picked this up for stargazing near alice springs. bit of a learning curve but once set up properly results are sharp and consistent.

  2. Sophie Allen –

    Good

  3. Thomas Young –

    This thing works perfectly, exactly as described

  4. Alexander Scott –

    Compact, reliable, worth every penny. I Highly Reccommend

  5. Henry Robinson –

    Really nice and small tracker, works great with easy polar alignment. It only took me 2 minutes to do a polar align and I can track stars without trail for at least 30 seconds. Good gear. Does what it says.

  6. Noah Wilson –

    Took it to the camping in Qld super portable and easy to pack

  7. James Martin –

    I have beeen shooting night skies in Victoria for a few years and finally upgraded to this mount. very big difference compared to a static tripod. The polar scope illumination helps a lot especially in darker areas. setup takes patience the first few times, but once you get used to it, it is quick

  8. Liam Brown –

    Using this around regional and honestly it been great for wide-field astrophotography. The WiFi control is handy and also battery life is also excellent

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5 Year Warranty

All Sky-Watcher products have a 5 year manufacturer warranty (not transferable).

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