NEW Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Dual Mode (Altaz/EQ) Mount Only

Description: Limited stock, hurry to avoid disappointment! Difference between GTi & GTe versions: The presence of encoders in GTi which can remember the movement of the mount when it is moved manually AFTER alignment. It can go back to GOTO mode without losing its original orientation. This function has to be activated after login to Synscan Pro app. However some users reported that the encoders might compromise GOTO accuracy. This is also understandable as the tripod might shift a little if too much force is used. If you wish to do let the mount do everything without manual intervention, the GTe version is good enough. It is also available at this store. Both can also be used in EQ mode even though the GTe has no balancing ability on the RA axis due to lack of a clutch. This may not be critical since equipment weight is usually less than 5kg. You can also do balancing on a standard GEM and mark the correct centre of gravity of your setup before transferring to the GTe mount. This Version: Upgraded AZ/EQ Mode (right arm orientation - your telescope is on the right side of the mount when facing North) in which user can select either AZ or EQ mode from the free SynScan Pro App for both Apple or Android platforms. No other items are provided for this deal. Affordable shipping to most countries! Contact us for a quote if you do not see the shipping fee to your country. Buyer is responsible for any VAT if required. VAT can be pre-paid if FedEx option is selected. You will then be notified to make another payment for the VAT amount. Sky-Watcher's AZ-GTi Wi-Fi Alt-Azimuth mount features a built-in WiFi module, enabling it to be controlled wirelessly via your Smartphone or Tablet using Sky-Watcher's free SynScan App for iOS or Android. Together the mount and App provide full computerised GO-TO. It also features Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ (for GTi versions only) patented dual-encoder technology so your telescope can be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information - which is rather convenient :-) The mount is quiet in operation, has a payload capacity of up to 5kg and accepts telescopes via a regular 45mm dovetail bar. Connects directly to any standard camera tripod. McGill recommends at least a medium-range tripod. Beginners should proceed with AZ mode only and may start with North Level Alignment for easy alignment of the mount. For EQ mode, extra accessories are required, such as shaft with counter weight, equatorial wedge, McGill Kit for AZ-GTi, etc., which are also available from this seller. SynScan App Tips: 1) Change the latitude limit to 90° if you wish to observe all stars above you: Go to Settings > Altitude Limit > Set Upper Limit to 90° 2) Enable the dual encoders if you wish to use manual + computerized mode: Go to Advanced > Enable Auxiliary Encoder How to make this mount better: Download paid app SkySafari Plus from app store and connect to this mount via WiFi with the following numbers. You may now use SkySafari with its beautiful graphical interface to explore the night sky AFTER aligning the mount in SynScan app. You may use any telescope with a weight of less than 5kg on this mount. A truly mobile mount with potential for various DIY (Do-It-Yourself) setup! Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).SynScan App Alignment Method: 1 Star Alignment, 2 Star Alignment, Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment, Equatorial Mode AlignmentSynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)Pointing Accuracy: Up to 10 arc-minute (RMS)Tracking Technology: Freedom-Find™ Dual-EncoderTracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar TrackingSlewing Speeds: 0.5X, 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800xPayload Capacity: 5kgSaddle: Accepts Vixen type dovetailInterface: SynScan Hand Control Port, DSLR Shutter Release Port (optional cables available separately), Built-in Wi-Fi ModuleConnectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android ( SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).Tripod/Mount Fitting: 3/8" Screw FittingMount Head Weight: 1.3kgPower Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (DC 7.5~14V, 0.75A) Tip Positive IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING SYNSCAN APP Recently we have many customers who are using Android phones who reported that after they updated the Android OS to version 12 (Android 12), they encountered compatibility issue with Sky-Watcher Apps including SynScan, SynScan Pro, and Star Adventurer Mini Console Apps on Google Play. Sky-Watcher has since developed a new version of the apps, which are compatible with Android 12 and published it on Skywatcher.com and Aptoide.com. Due to technical reasons, Sky-Watcher is temporarily unable to publish these new versions of the Apps on Google Play. It is expected to be completed within 2022. At this moment Sky-Watcher would like to introduce an alternative Android app store, Aptoide.com, so that you may visit the website to download the latest Sky-Watcher Apps. This alternative Android app store allows uploading of newer versions of Sky-Watcher’s apps which are 32-bit developed apps for Android devices. This store also understands that an existing app from Sky-Watcher is available on Google Play.

Price: 419.99 USD

Location: Singapore

End Time: 2024-08-26T03:56:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 39.95 USD