The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit is designed for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography. It features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB and auto guider, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable via Sky-Watcher’s free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). Star Adventurer GTi also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi. With the GoTo feature plus multiple tracking rates, including lunar, solar, and sidereal, the heavens are yours to capture and explore.

With its 11-pound payload capacity, Star Adventurer is well-equipped to handle your DLSR or mirrorless camera sporting a wide-angle or telephoto lens plus accessories, a small aperture astrograph with a dedicated Astro Camera, or even small OTA’s such as Sky-Watcher's Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes, perfect for deep-space objects, the moon, and planets.

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• Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount
• Lightweight equatorial mount for deep-space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography
• 11-pound payload capacity
• Multiple pre-programmed tracking rates, including sidereal, solar, and lunar
• Interfaces: USB, auto guider (ST4), SynScan hand controller, and a SNAP port for DSLR shutter control programmable via free SynScan Pro app
• Control with your smartphone via Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand box
• Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment
• Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
• Powered by eight AA batteries (not included) or external source via 2.1 12 VDC port
• V-style dovetail clamp
• Lifetime free firmware upgrades
• 3/8-inch tripod mount

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the 12 lb. head weight include the 5 lb. counterweight?

A: The 12 lb. weight of the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit (Head Only) BH #SKSAGTIHK • MFR #S20590 does not include the counter weights.

Q: 2. Is this tracker able to be operated without being connected to a phone or laptop? Most of my astrophotography is in areas where there is no cell reception, so My concern is I would not be able to operate it wirelessly in those areas (which would make the tracker useless to me).

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit (Head Only) BH #SKSAGTIHK • MFR #S20590 has to be operated via a smartphone. Check out the YouTube video on the product which can be accessed from the product page on the B&H website.

Q: 3. In the image, is the tripod extension (black pc) included?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit (Head Only, Skywatcher part #S20590) does not come with the tripod. Here is the link for the kit with the tripod and the pier extension (the black piece, Skywatcher part #S20595): https://bhpho.to/3MjW7lv

Q: 4. Is there an alternate counterweight that is LESS than the 5.5 lb. supplied that will fit the shaft? If yes please provide link

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit does not have any optional counterweights.

Q: 5. Does the app allow for locating other objects such as the space station or satellites?

A: There is a firmware update for the SynScan Pro app for the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit (Head Only) that is designed specifically for tracking man-made objects in the sky--Satellite Tracker Application Version 0.25.

Q: 6. Would I be able to operate the mount, with my smartphone, from a location where there is no cell service?

A: Yes. The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) can be used with your smartphne even if there is no cell service available.

Q: 7. what cable do i need to remote trigger a nikon Df (uses a Nikon MC-DC2 connection)?

A: This cable would work for the Nikon DF: https://bhpho.to/3DIntik

Q: 8. Is this compatible with the EQM-35 Pro mount? Will other adapters be required?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Head is not compatible with the EQM-35. This tripod would be recommended instead: https://bhpho.to/2xCHOap

Q: 9. What kind of plate do is needed to mount a DSLR to this mount? And where can one be obtained? What is the part name and number?

A: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension) can work with either plate; Losmandy V-Series Dovetail Plate (4"), B&H # LOVUP4 MFR # VUP4, https://bhpho.to/4ahw3CZ Or iOptron 7" Vixen Style Universal Dovetail Plate, BH #IO8422178, https://bhpho.to/4cjBtzp And you should get this as well, Oben 1/4"-20 Screw with D-Ring for QR Plates (https://bhpho.to/49TJFoi).

Q: 10. How much does the tripod and pier extension weigh?

A: The Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit (with Tripod and Pier Extension), weight 26 pounds .