Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (S20595)
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More on the Way !!!
While the product may not be available right now, have no fear! The next shipment is on its way to us! We expect to receive it really soon.
Reserve yours now !
General Mount Info | |
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Mount Type | Equatorial |
Mount instrument capacity | 11 lbs. |
Mount head size | 227mm x 227mm x 125mm |
Tripod mounting thread | 3/8 |
Mounting saddle type | V-style |
Counterweight bar included | Yes |
Counterweight bar retractable? | Yes, thread-on |
Counterweight bar length and diameter | 213mm and 20mm |
Type of motor | Mini-DC Servo |
Drive type | Gear |
Illuminated Polarscope? | Yes |
Tracking Modes | Sidereal, Solar, Lunar |
Latitude range | 0-70 degrees |
Computer/Drive System Info | |
GoTo | Yes |
Hand controller port | Yes |
Guide port | Yes |
SNAP port | Yes |
PC connect USB port | Yes |
Cable management | No |
Built-in GPS | No |
Built-in WiFi | Yes |
Hand controller | No |
Power requirements | 12 volt |
Internal battery pack | Yes (8x AAs) |
Mount power port size and style | 2.1mm female |
Included Accessories | |
Counter weight | 5 lbs (2.26kg) |
Polarscope | Yes (installed and aligned) |
Tripod | Yes |
Tripod Heights (Retracted/Extended) | 26.75"/44.5" (68cm/113cm) |
Tripod Weights | 5.5 lbs (2.49kg) |
Pier Extension | Yes |
Pier Extension height | 8.5" (21.6cm) |
Power cable | No |
PC link cable | Yes |
SNAP cable | No |
Hand controller holder | No |
Manual | Yes |
Case | No |
Shipping weight | 30 lbs (13.6kg) |
Shipping dimensions | 44"x13"x9" |
Sky-Watcher 2-Year Warranty
The mount is nearly flawless. The Goto function is highly accurate, and controlling the SyncScan application is considerably easier than using the hand controller. Counterweights given are insufficient to balance my Skymax 127, which weighs less than the mount's maximum payload of 11 pounds. On the other hand, you won't have enough counterweight to balance an 11-pound payload or connect your camera to the tube. There are no possibilities to purchase the same sort of counterweights. The tripod is of poor quality and does not justify the additional cost. Much better solutions are available in the Facebook marketplace for the same price. In two days, the plastic at the bottom of the tripod legs was ripped off.I had trouble turning on the polar scope red light, however after reinstalling the same firmware several times, the problem was resolved.
This mount is really well made and works as advertised. The goto functionality is awesome and the mount itself is easy to use. It wouldve been perfect if it came with a dovetail plate and the mounting mechanism was better. It holds everything using a single screw which will damage any dovetail plate with the way it's set up. You have to invest in a different mounting saddle which is quiet expensive. The polar scope cover is another weak area and so is the battery cover. I had a minor backlash out of the box but it hasn't effected the tracked. I would rate it 7.5/10.