Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount

Description

Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount is an exceptional astrophotography solution designed for hobbyists and budding astronomers who seek portability, precision, and versatility necessary for for exploring the night sky. Whether you're photographing the stunning details of the Milky Way, capturing faint nebulae, or observing celestial wonders, this mount ensures smooth operation and high performance.

Advanced Equatorial GoTo Mount

The Star Adventurer GTi Mount is an innovative, fully motorized equatorial mount designed specifically for astrophotography. Its GoTo functionality, powered by Sky-Watcher’s SynScan Pro app, opens up a database of over 10,000 celestial objects, enabling precise tracking and automated object location, allowing even beginners to quickly align their equipment and enjoy hours of hassle-free imaging or observation.

The GTi's DC servo motors and high-resolution encoders ensure exceptional tracking accuracy, which is vital for long-exposure astrophotography. Whether you're capturing galaxies, star clusters, or planetary movements, the mount's precise tracking allows you to take detailed, sharp images without significant star trailing. Additionally, the mount supports sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates, giving you flexibility for various celestial objects and events.

Compact and Portable Design

Weighing only 3.4 kg, the Star Adventurer GTi Mount is remarkably lightweight and compact, making it the perfect companion for astronomers on the go. Its travel-friendly design allows you to transport it easily to remote dark-sky locations or set it up quickly in your backyard. Despite its portability, the mount offers a robust payload capacity of up to 5 kg, making it compatible with a wide range of small to medium-sized telescopes, DSLR cameras, or mirrorless cameras with lenses.

Seamless Wireless Control

The mount features built-in Wi-Fi, enabling wireless control via your smartphone or tablet. Using the SynScan Pro app, you can align, track, and locate celestial objects with ease. The app offers a user-friendly interface and advanced features, such as custom tracking rates, multi-star alignment, and object lists tailored to your location and viewing preferences. This modern approach to mount control eliminates the need for physical hand controllers, streamlining the setup and enhancing convenience.

Freedom Find™ Technology

Sky-Watcher’s patented Freedom Find™ technology adds a layer of flexibility to the mount's functionality. This innovative feature allows you to manually adjust the mount's position without losing alignment, making it easier to frame your subject or switch between objects without re-calibrating the system. This is especially useful when setting up for wide-field imaging or switching perspectives during a session.

Multiple Power Options

The Star Adventurer GTi Mount offers versatile power options, making it suitable for various observing environments. It can be powered by 8 AA batteries (not included), a USB power source, or an external DC power supply, ensuring you’re never left without power, whether you're at home or in a remote location.

Astrophotography Excellence

The Star Adventurer GTi Mount is particularly well-suited for wide-field astrophotography, making it a favorite among landscape astrophotographers. It provides the precision required for capturing long-exposure shots of the Milky Way, star trails, and other deep-sky objects. Pair it with a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a wide-angle lens, and you’re ready to create breathtaking images of the cosmos.

While its compact design and lightweight build make it ideal for beginners, its advanced features, such as GoTo tracking and multi-star alignment, cater to the needs of more experienced astrophotographers. The optional equatorial wedge (sold separately) further enhances its functionality, enabling precise polar alignment for long-exposure imaging.