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iOptron SkyGuider Pro
For when the Milky Way panoramas get serious.
around $479
An 11 lb payload capacity means DSLR, telephoto lens, and guidescope all ride along happily. Built-in polar scope, multiple tracking rates, autoguider port — this is the tracker people graduate to once they've caught the bug and want sharper, deeper nightscapes.
Where to buy
High Point Scientific
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Why we like it
- 11 lb payload — handles telephoto lenses easily
- ST-4 port allows autoguiding for long exposures
- Quiet, compact, runs on 8 AA batteries or USB
Keep in mind
- Learning curve on polar alignment
- Needs a sturdy tripod (sold separately)
- Pricey next to the Star Adventurer 2i
Specs
Mount & tracking
| Tracking rates | Sidereal, 1/2x, solar, lunar |
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| Polar scope | Built-in illuminated |
Camera & imaging
| Payload | 5 kg (11 lb) |
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Power & physical
| Power | 8x AA or USB |
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Details
| Autoguiding | ST-4 port |
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