Product Description

The Skywatcher Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit brings their compact tracker together with popular accessories to give you a complete rig for wide-field astrophotography with a DSLR or for astronomy with smaller optical tube assemblies (OTAs). This kit includes the Star Adventurer Mini tracking head, an equatorial wedge for accurate long-duration tracking without field rotation, the declination bracket, and the ball head adapter. All you need is a tripod, camera, and/or OTA and you're ready to go out and enjoy the wonders of the universe.

SAM is a high precision, portable and stable tracking platform for sidereal, solar and lunar tracking with automatic DSLR shutter release control. It is small and light enough to easily fit into a camera bag or backpack, making it an ideal mount for the photographer on the move.

Whether you’re looking for a tracking platform to capture wide-field images of the Milky Way, or seeking a compact travel mount, SAM is a necessity for astrophotographers of every skill level. This high precision, portable celestial tracking platform can transform almost any tripod into an equatorial mount, assisting photographers with long exposures of the night sky. SAM breaks from the mold of traditional equatorial mounts with an abundance of add on accessories to complement wide-field astrophotography, nightscape images or time-lapse photography.


Key Features of the Skywatcher Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit

  • Compact and Lightweight for Travel
  • Use for Long-Exposure Astrophotography
  • Timelapse & Panoramic Photo Techniques
  • Built-In WiFi, Android/iOS App Control
  • Solar, Lunar & Sidereal Tracking Rates
  • DSLR Shutter Control for Multiple Brands
  • 3 kg Payload Capacity
  • Runs on Two AA Batteries or Optional USB
  • Equatorial Wedge for Accurate Tracking
  • Declination Bracket, Ball Head Adapter

  • MPN - SWSTAR-KIT-MINI
  • GTIN - 6970456091317
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Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit

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$649.00
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Product Overview

  • Compact and Lightweight for Travel
  • Use for Long-Exposure Astrophotography
  • Timelapse & Panoramic Photo Techniques
  • Built-In WiFi, Android/iOS App Control
  • Solar, Lunar & Sidereal Tracking Rates
  • DSLR Shutter Control for Multiple Brands
  • 3 kg Payload Capacity
  • Runs on Two AA Batteries or Optional USB
  • Equatorial Wedge for Accurate Tracking
  • Declination Bracket, Ball Head Adapter
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The Skywatcher Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit brings their compact tracker together with popular accessories to give you a complete rig for wide-field astrophotography with a DSLR or for astronomy with smaller optical tube assemblies (OTAs). This kit includes the Star Adventurer Mini tracking head, an equatorial wedge for accurate long-duration tracking without field rotation, the declination bracket, and the ball head adapter. All you need is a tripod, camera, and/or OTA and you're ready to go out and enjoy the wonders of the universe.

SAM is a high precision, portable and stable tracking platform for sidereal, solar and lunar tracking with automatic DSLR shutter release control. It is small and light enough to easily fit into a camera bag or backpack, making it an ideal mount for the photographer on the move.

Whether you’re looking for a tracking platform to capture wide-field images of the Milky Way, or seeking a compact travel mount, SAM is a necessity for astrophotographers of every skill level. This high precision, portable celestial tracking platform can transform almost any tripod into an equatorial mount, assisting photographers with long exposures of the night sky. SAM breaks from the mold of traditional equatorial mounts with an abundance of add on accessories to complement wide-field astrophotography, nightscape images or time-lapse photography.


Key Features of the Skywatcher Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit

  • Compact and Lightweight for Travel
  • Use for Long-Exposure Astrophotography
  • Timelapse & Panoramic Photo Techniques
  • Built-In WiFi, Android/iOS App Control
  • Solar, Lunar & Sidereal Tracking Rates
  • DSLR Shutter Control for Multiple Brands
  • 3 kg Payload Capacity
  • Runs on Two AA Batteries or Optional USB
  • Equatorial Wedge for Accurate Tracking
  • Declination Bracket, Ball Head Adapter

  • MPN - SWSTAR-KIT-MINI
  • GTIN - 6970456091317
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Mount

Mount German Equatorial
GoTo Capability No
Payload Capacity 3 kg
Motor Yes
Polar Axis Scope Yes (Included)

General

Power Source Battery (Not Included), USB
Battery 2x AA (Approx. 24-Hour Runtime)
DC Input Power 5 VDC
Ports USB Micro-B
Mounting To Camera: Quick Release Plate with 3/8"-16 Male
To Tripod/Base: 3/8"-16 Female (1/4"-20 Female with Included Adapter)
WiFi Yes (Built In)
Operating Temperature -10 to 40°C
Dimensions 10.3 x 7.6 x 7 cm
Weight 680.4 g
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What’s In The Box
  • Skywatcher Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit
  • Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini Pro Pack
  • Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini EQ Camera Tracking Mount Head
  • Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Equatorial Wedge Base
  • Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Dec Bracket
  • Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Ball Head Adapter
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FAQs

What is the Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit?

The Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit is a highly portable and versatile mount developed for both Astro and Nightscape photography. It's a camera tracking system designed to assist with taking detailed photos of astronomical objects and phenomena, such as stars, comets, and the Milky Way.

What equipment does the Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit come with?

The Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit includes the Star Adventurer mount, a Polar Alignment Scope, a Go2Nova 8408 controller with digital display, a latitude adjustment base, an ESA adapter handset, an illuminated polar scope reticle eyepiece, a power cable, an alignment bracket, and an adjustable counterweight shaft extension.

What type of payloads can the Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit support?

The Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit supports payloads up to 4.4 pounds. Depending on your configuration, it can accommodate a wide range of optical tubes and DSLR cameras with lenses.

Does the Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit come with a carry case?

The Star Adventurer Mini Pro Kit does come with a carrying case to keep your gear safe and secure.

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