Introduction to the Star Adventurer GTi
Since its introduction in 2014, the Star Adventurer has been at the forefront of the lightweight, portable astroimaging revolution. The Star Adventurer GTi represents the next step with full GoTo performance in a compact package.
The all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment, a USB port, autoguider, V-style dovetail, and SNAP shutter control for DSLR cameras (programmable via Sky-Watcher's free SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android). It also includes a dual-position counterweight for use at low latitudes as well as full smartphone control via Wi-Fi.
An illustration showing two Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi mounts. One mount is equipped with a Skymax 127 telescope, while the other features a camera lens, demonstrating its versatility for both telescopic and photographic setups. The mounts are depicted in white and green, resting on black tripod legs.
Full GoTo Flexibility and Integrated Controls
The entire sky is now accessible thanks to the Star Adventurer GTi's full GoTo capabilities, making locating and tracking celestial objects easier than ever. The mount offers fully integrated Wi-Fi controls and a USB connection, allowing control via the SynScan Pro app on a smartphone or a computer through the built-in USB port.
The added GoTo feature, along with multiple tracking rates including lunar, solar, and sidereal, allows users to capture and explore the heavens. This multifaceted tracking functionality enables imagers to incorporate various techniques, including Milky Way nightscapes alongside traditional deep space and widefield DSLR photography.
Key Features
- Full GoTo performance in a portable Star Adventurer mount.
- Lightweight equatorial mount ideal for deep space, widefield, and nightscape astrophotography.
- 11-pound payload capacity.
- Multiple pre-programmed tracking rates: sidereal, solar, and lunar.
- Interfaces: USB, autoguider (ST4), hand controller port*, and SNAP port for DSLR shutter control.
- Control via smartphone with Wi-Fi or with the optional SynScan hand controller.
- Built-in illuminated polar scope for precise alignment.
- Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes.
- Powered by eight AA batteries (not included) or an external 12V power source.
- V-style dovetail.
- Lifetime free firmware upgrades.
- 3/8-inch tripod mount.
- Optional ball head adapter and shutter release cables available.
*SynScan hand controller available as an optional accessory.
Portability and Payload
Weighing 5.7 pounds and only 9 inches long, the Star Adventurer GTi is described as the perfect travel companion for astronomers on the go. With its 11-pound payload capacity, it is well-equipped to handle DSLR cameras with wide-angle or telephoto lenses plus accessories, small aperture astrographs with dedicated astro cameras, or even small Optical Tube Assemblies (OTAs) such as the Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes, which are perfect for deep space objects, the Moon, and planets.
The Star Adventurer GTi is available in two configurations (with or without tripod and pier extension), making it a versatile mount for astrophotographers seeking ultimate performance and portability.
Product Specifications
| Model | Star Adventurer GTi Head Kit | Star Adventurer GTi Mount Kit |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | S20590 | S20595 |
| UPC | 810098970006 | 810098970013 |
| Includes | Star Adventurer GTi, counterweight bar, 5-pound counterweight | Star Adventurer GTi, counterweight bar, 5-pound counterweight, Star Adventurer GTi tripod with pier extension |
| Power Requirements | External power supply (DC 12V) or internal 8 AA batteries | |
| Motor Drive | Miniature DC servo | |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, solar, and lunar | |
| Mounting Threads | 3/8-inch | |
| Saddle Type | V-style dovetail | |
| Weight | 5.7 pounds / 2.58kg | 11.0 pounds / 4.98kg |
| Payload | 22 pounds / 10kg | |
Camera and OTA are not included. Tripod and pier extension are not included in all configurations unless specified.
