"We are excited to introduce the new iOptron® SkyGuiderTM equatorial mount for astrophotography. This portable mount makes it easy to take long exposures of the night sky without streaking or star trailing," announced iOptron president, Dr. Hua Jiang, at the 2013 Arizona Science & Astronomy Expo.

The SkyGuider mount is simple to set up. Just attach the mount to a tripod. Mount your digital camera or lightweight scope onto the mount and balance it. Align the mount to the Pole Star using the included AccuAlign dark field illuminated polar scope and a smart phone App. Then turn on the motor and it will keep your camera tracking at the same speed the earth rotates! With the same gears and motors as the ZEQ25, the SkyGuider keeps your camera in motion to avoid star trails and allows you to take long exposures for beautiful images of the night sky. A built-in ST-4 compatible guide port will enable you to autoguide the mount and make the tracking even better!

Note: A fixture/adapter may be needed to mount a SkyGuider mount on to your own camera mount. Contact iOptron for more information.

Instruction Manual

Suggested Accessories:
#8417 1.25A AC Power Adapter
#3305 Ball Head
#3501 or #3521 tripod

Available worldwide December 2013

Suggested Retail $489 US (tripod not included)
($588 with field tripod)