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1. SkyTracker
Thank you for choosing the new iOptron SkyTracker
This portable mount makes it easy to take long exposures of the night sky without streaking or star
trailing.
The SkyTracker
thread. Then slide and lock your digital camera into the saddle. Align SkyTracker
North Star, through the polar sight hole on the mount, or using a iOptron AccuAligning
illuminated polar scope. Then turn on the motor and it keeps your camera tracking at the same speed
the earth rotates! The unique DC servo motor keeps your camera in motion to avoid star trails and
allows you to take long exposures for beautiful images of the night sky.
Features:
Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" thread
Accepts cameras weighing up to 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
Auto-tracking for smooth camera motion perfect for long-term exposures
Cast aluminum body with plastic spray finish
Built in compass and latitude adjustment for easy polar alignment
Includes iOptron AccuAligning
only)
Up to 24 hours of operation on 4 AA batteries
Padded carry bag included
Optional ball heads available separately
Optional AC/DC adapter
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2. SkyTracker
2.1. Introduction
You have just purchased a tracking camera mount that is capable of taking you to a new level
of astrophotography. When aligned the polar axis of the SkyTracker
North Pole (CNP), or celestial South Pole (CSP), the mount will provide rotation matching the celestial
sphere rotation around the Earth. Since all celestial objects appear to rotate around the CNP, or CSP,
the polar axis allows the mount to rotate with the celestial sphere and provide accurate tracking for
visual observations and astrophotography.
The AccuAligning
an easy and accurate polar alignment for the mount.
The SkyTracker mount is a totally new camera mount for astrophotography. The following
sections of this manual provide the detailed steps required to successfully set up and operate the
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SkyTracker
mount.
2.2. Parts List
PARTS INCLUDED:
The SkyTracker
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SkyTracker
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Padded carry bag
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AccuAligning
Camera Mount Overview
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mount is simple to set up. Just attach the unit to a camera tripod with 3/8"
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Camera Mount Assembly
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polar scope, along with the Quick Polar Alignment procedure, will provide
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camera mount shipping box contains:
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camera mount
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dark field illuminated polar scope (for models #3300B and #3300W only)
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camera mount for astrophotography.
dark-field illuminated polar scope (#3300B and #3300W
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to Polaris, the
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camera mount with the celestial
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dark field
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