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Vixen Polarie U Star Tracker

VX35491

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The Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker is an ultra-compact, portable star tracker for long-exposure nightscape and Milky Way photography. It moves the camera to follow the sky's motion so stars stay as points rather than trails.

Key Features

  • Weight reduction of more than 20% and improved loading capacity
  • Using the custom setting mode via a smartphone
  • Five tracking modes
  • A “shoot-move-shoot” function (SMS) that is linked with a camera
  • Autoguider port
  • Blinking icons on the mode display corresponds to tracking direction
  • The power supply in two ways: self-contained and external
  • A versatile platform available for different options

Specifications

  • R.A. slow motion control: Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement, 58.4mm in diameter, 144-tooth, made of aluminium alloy
  • Worm gear shaft: 9.8mm in diameter, made of brass
  • R.A. axis (Polar axis): 40mm in diameter, made of aluminium alloy
  • Number of bearings: 2 pieces
  • Drive: Pulse motor drive
  • Loading capacity: 2.5 kg(5.5 lbs): Standard / 6.5 kg(14 lbs): Upgraded / 10 kg(22 lbs): Time-lapse
  • Tracking rates: Celestial speed, 0.5x celestial, solar, lunar, available in N and S hemispheres (Remote setting is possible with a smartphone.)
  • Sight tube finder: It is used in the northern hemisphere to guide the unit to Polaris. 8.9 degrees field of view with no magnification.
  • Polar scope: Optionally available Polar alignment scope PF-L II is usable. Polar scope arm bracket sold separately is needed.
  • Leveling: Bubble level is provided for time-lapse photography.
  • Tripod adapter block: 3/8" camera screw sockets (2 places) with a conversion adaper for 1/4" screw, compatible with attachment plates of the standard thin type.
  • Shutter release terminal: 2.5mm female jack for tripolar stereo mini plug, Pin assignment: On order of full shutter, half shautter and common, from center to outward
  • Autoguider Port: 6-pole 6-wired modular jack (for an external autoguider)
  • External Power Supply Port: USB Type-C
  • Power Source: 4 x AA alkaline batteries, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries, USB Type-C external power batteries
  • Working Voltage / Electricity Consumption: AA batteries: DC 4.8V to 6.0V, Max. 0.6A (at 2.5kg/5.5 lbs. loading weight)External power supply: DC 4.4V to 5.25V, Max. 0.3A (at 2.5kg/5.5 lbs. loading weight)
  • Working Duration: About 7 hours at 20 degrees C (68 F) temperature, with use of Alkaline batteries (at 2.5kg/5.5 lbs loading weight).
  • Wi-Fi: Application software for POLARIE U and a smartphone or communication terminal device that works on Wi-Fi are needed.
  • Operating Environment for Application Software: OS: Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over* Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g, Data Encryption Method: WPA2-PSK, *IBe sure to confirm the operation of the application, as some smartphones do not meet the requirements.
  • Operating Temperature: 0 degree to 40 degrees C (104 F)
  • Dimensions: 88.5mm x 72mm x 110.5mm
  • Weiight: 575 g / 1.26 lbs. (without batteries)
  • Optional Accessories: Polar alignment scope PF-L II, Polar scope arm bracket, Polar fine adjustment unit DX, Polar meter

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