Skywatcher Mount AZ-GTi GoTo WiFi with Tripod

Product description

The AZ-GTi mount - this lightweight and very compact altazimuth mount can carries optics up to 5kg in weight.

Despite its small size, the mount has computer control (GoTo) to track astronomical objects with your telescope or camera. This is achieved via the built-in WLAN (WiFi). The mount generates a Wi-Fi signal that allows you to connect to your smartphone or tablet. You can then control the telescope via Skywatcher's SynScan app for Android or via iOS.

The SynScan app allows you to use the GoTo system to select from around 10,000 astronomical objects. The mount must first be aligned to the night sky for this to function. The app offers several methods that make it easy even for beginners to carry out the alignment. You do not require any previous astronomical knowledge.

What's more - the app does not simply allow you to select astronomical objects, the software also recommends objects of special interest and helps with identifying objects.

As the SynScan app uses the graphical user interface of your mobile device, operation is much more simple and intuitive than when using the hand controls supplied with classic mounts.

The AZ-GTi is equipped with the patented FreedomFind encoder technology. This ensures that the mount will not lose its orientation even if you move the telescope or camera manually. So you can slew to near the object manually and let the GoTo do the final fine adjustment. This much quicker and also saves on electricity.

And as regards electricity - you can operate the mount using batteries or with a 'Powertank' (DC 7.5 ~14V, 0.75A, tip positive).

The mount can be connected to most camera tripods via the standard 3/8" photo screw.

Specifications

Capacity

Max. additional load capacity (kg)

5

Material

Aluminium

Weight (g)

1300

Mounting saddle

Vixen-Style

Motor type

Servomotors

Connection

3/8"

Drive type

Worm wheel

Pre-drive

Gear

Special features

GoTo system

yes

Equipment

Tripod

Tripod

Motor-powered

yes

Tripod

Tripod material

Aluminium

Max. tripod height (cm)

152

Min. tripod height (cm)

80,5

General

Series

AZ-GTi

Total weight (kg)

3,9

Type

Mount

Type of build

Azimuthal

GoTo control

GPS

yes

Database

10.000

Software

SynScan

GoTo Language

multilingual

WIFI

yes

Miscellaneous

Battery type

Mignon (AA, LR6) (8 pieces)