Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i Astro Kit

The Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i Astro Kit the most advanced star tracker in its class. The Star Adventurer now includes built-in WIFI, this now aligns with its little brother SAM (Star Adventurer MINI), but that’s not all. The new 2i version now includes the advanced firmware dial and features.

The Star Adventurer is known as the ‘‘Gateway into Astrophotography’, with the upgrade feature only making it a more powerful and enjoyable tool in your kit.

This ultra portable equatorial mount kit is ideal for small telescopes or for astrophotography with camera lenses up to 200-300mm in focal length. It fits on most astronomical, photo, or video tripods via its 1/4″ and 3/8″ adaptor. The mount satisfies all the needs of the astrophotographer; with a simple turn of the dial select lunar, solar, or star tracking modes, or four speeds from 0.5x to 12x to create interesting time-lapse videos with your DSLR. Moreover, it contains pre-programmed parameters assisting your DSLR via the optional shutter release cable. The Star Adventurer mount features a V-style dovetail saddle for compatible accessories and optical tube assemblies. The mount can be supplied with 4 AA batteries or via mini USB port.

Key Features of the Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i Astro Kit

• Built-In Wifi
• Equatorial Mount Head
• Multiple pre-programmed speeds for time lapse photography
• Built-in auto-guiding interface for single-axis auto guiding (R.A.)
• Maximum payload at 5 kg (with optional counterweight)
• Built in polar scope

SMARTPHONE CONTROLLED

With the free app available for Apple and Android, you will have full control of your settings. Using the optional auxiliary shutter release cable specific to your camera, will replace the need for an intervalometer.

Allowing for long exposure astrophotography in Siderial, Lunar and Solar tracking. Advanced features include Astro, long exposure and regular time lapse.

Precise Polar Alignment for Pinpoint Stars Astrophotography

The integrated Polar Scope with an included illuminator helps the polar alignment process in both the Northern or Southern hemispheres. That is a great advantage for achieving professional astronomical photos. The equatorial wedge is equipped with fine adjustment knobs in both azimuth and latitude axes for easily centring the celestial pole without moving the tripod. Additionally, the autoguide system enhances the tracking in right ascension allowing longer exposures with telephoto lenses.

Astrophotography Requirements

To fit a camera to the Star Adventurer, either a tripod Ball Head is required (not supplied) or the Dovetail L-Bracket. The Dovetail L-Bracket, used in conjunction with the optional counterweight shaft/counterweight also allows small telescopes (e.g. Maksutov 90mm), with a 1/4″-20 tripod fitting, to be used with the Star Adventurer. A small telescope and camera (using a ball head, not supplied) can be mounted simultaneously on the Dovetail L-bracket. Using just the dovetail bar from the Dovetail L-Bracket, two cameras can be mounted at the same time using two tripod ball heads (not supplied).

• MPN - SWSTAR-ASTRO2I
• GTIN - 9334046006605