Star Adventurer Pro Pack

A great add for my pass time

Muy precisa en guiado si no la llevas al límite.

This mount performs exactly as advertised. I took it out for the first time a couple of weeks ago in Maupin, Oregon. I'm attaching a couple of images, so you can see what's possible with this mount. As I said, this was my first time. The first image is of Andromeda, and its two companions. The second image is of the Milky Way, with the galactic center in Sagittarius in the lower left, and Cygnus in the upper right. The North American nebula is visible as a pink patch in Cygnus. Note that there are no star trails in the images. Equipment used: SkyWatcher Star Adventurer Photo Package Equatorial Wedge (Recommended. This makes polar alignment MUCH easier.) Counterweight Kit (Recommended, especially when using heavier cameras and lenses.) Canon 6D 70-200mm IS USM L lens (for Andromeda at 200mm) 24-105mm IS USM L lens (for the Milky Way at 24mm) Imaging: 10 images each @ 30sec with ISO 1600 @ 38 deg F. Periodically, and after a few minutes, I noticed I started to get some star trails, so I re-aligned to Polaris between image sets as needed. Processing: I followed the workflow with image stacking as described on the LonelySpeck web site. I'm still learning how to optimize the images. [...] I attached images to show different configurations with the SkyWatcher. The ball mount option makes it easier to compose wide-angle shots. You don't need expensive camera equipment to take great photos with the SkyWatcher. However, I do recommend using a camera with manual settings that can take raw images. To help me align the camera to the parts of the sky I wanted to shoot, I used an Xtend-a-Sight™ Plus II bracket which attaches to the flash shoe on your camera, and allows you to add a reflex site (purchased separately). [...] I used a Sight Mark Sure Shot Reflex Sight, but any sight capable of attaching to a weaver-style rail should work. This setup makes sighting in dark skies much easier than just pointing and hoping for the best. I still took a couple of test shots to fine-tune object centering. https://www.amazon.com/Sightmark-Sure-Shot-Reflex-Sight/dp/B004TDQDF0 The sight is attached to my camera in one photo. I attached a close up image of the Xtend-a Sight with the reflex site. One final thing to note. There are 2 ways to align to polaris through the polar scope. Both ways work. One method is a bit complicated, and is described in the product manual. When done correctly, this should result in accurate alignment. The other method is easier. With the reticle positioned with 0 at the top, and 6 at the bottom (see image), you just simply you place polaris in the correct position on the reticle. The correct position of Polaris can be determined using an iPhone or Android app. The easy method will work, but it can be prone to misalignment. I used the easy method when I took my images, so that may be the reason why I had to re-align periodically.

I was a bit disappointed with the package I received. First, the user manual was missing. Second, the 3/8” to 1/4”-20 adapter, which was advertised as included, was not in the package. Third, the fine-tune L-bracket was missing an adjustment knob on one side.

Excelente producto, y fácil de usar, quedé encantado con el resultado.

Product works great. Alot easier and faster to polar align than my eq mount for my telescope and also much more portable for traveling.