{"id":32953,"date":"2025-11-08T10:02:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T09:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32953"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:23:50","slug":"ioptron-skyguider-pro-set-mount-with-polar-wedge","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-skyguider-pro-set-montering-met-polar-wedge\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron SkyGuider Pro set Mount with Polar wedge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>iOptron SkyGuider Pro set - Lightweight and Precise Camera Mount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>iOptron SkyGuider Pro set<\/strong>&nbsp;is ideal for photographers and astronomers who want to capture the night sky. This compact mount tracks the stars automatically. This allows you to take long exposures without stars bleeding out. Perfect for wide-angle photos of the Milky Way, nebulae and galaxies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-SkyGuider-Pro-set-Montering-met-Polar-wedge-2.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyGuider Pro set zoomed side view with red motor housing and counterweight rod mounted\" class=\"wp-image-32986\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Powerful but light<\/strong><br>Despite the light weight of&nbsp;<strong>1.45 kg<\/strong>, the SkyGuider Pro can use up to&nbsp;<strong>5 kg<\/strong>&nbsp;carry. That means you can even use heavy cameras with telephoto lenses. You can also add a second camera up to&nbsp;<strong>3 kg<\/strong>, ideal for dual-lens shooting with different focal lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Easy and accurate alignment<\/strong><br>The set includes a&nbsp;<strong>iOptron Precision AZ wedge<\/strong>, allowing you to quickly set the axis of rotation parallel to the Earth's axis. The built-in pole finder is illuminated and helps you precisely position the Pole Star. So your setup is ready in minutes. Also works in the southern hemisphere and automatically corrects for atmospheric refraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-SkyGuider-Pro-set-Montering-met-Polar-wedge-5.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron SkyGuider Pro set mounted on tripod with RedCat telescope and counterweight\" class=\"wp-image-32989\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flexible tracking<\/strong><br>Use the&nbsp;<strong>star speed<\/strong>&nbsp;For point-shaped stars. Want to capture landscape and stars at the same time? Choose the&nbsp;<strong>half star rate<\/strong>. You can also set sun or moon speed. The direction of rotation is adjustable at all speeds, useful for travel or use in the southern hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Built-in power supply<\/strong><br>The SkyGuider Pro has a&nbsp;<strong>Li-Polymer battery<\/strong>&nbsp;With 20 hours of use. Charging is simple via USB. No hassle with external batteries during a night under the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Automation and accessories<\/strong><br>With the optional&nbsp;<strong>Go2Nova hand controller<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>ST-4 autoguiding<\/strong>&nbsp;you can track fully automatically. The sturdy counterweight bar and robust wormas keep your camera stable and balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Max. load capacity (kg)<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Counterweight(s)<\/td><td>1 x 1.35 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pole adjustment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Range (\u00b0)<\/td><td>(-30\u00b0) - (+65\u00b0)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Azimuth fine adjustment (\u00b0)<\/td><td>\u00b15\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Worm material<\/td><td>Brass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Worm gear material<\/td><td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Worm gear teeth (RA)<\/td><td>144<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RA axis diameter (mm)<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diameter worm shaft RA (mm)<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diameter worm wheel RA (mm)<\/td><td>88<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shaft bearings<\/td><td>4 pieces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine type<\/td><td>Servo motors<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Li-Polymer, 3.7V, 2000 mAh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lifespan (h)<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charging<\/td><td>USB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tracking &amp; Control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tracking modes<\/td><td>Equatorial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tracking RA axis<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tracking DEC axis<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speeds<\/td><td>Sideral, Solar, Lunar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autoguider<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Transport bag<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motor-powered<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tripod<\/td><td>Without tripod<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pole finder<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integrated wedge<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>Black\/Red<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Series<\/td><td>SkyGuider<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dimensions LxWxH (cm)<\/td><td>13 x 11.5 x 9.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight (g)<\/td><td>1450<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>Mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design<\/td><td>Camera mount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron SkyGuider Pro set comes with built-in pole finder, counterweight, counterweight bar, integrated EQ wedge, Vixen adapter, USB cable and transport bag - 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