{"product_id":"vixen-polarie-u-star-tracker","title":"Vixen Polarie U Star Tracker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight reduction of more than 20% and improved loading capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the custom setting mode via a smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive tracking modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA “shoot-move-shoot” function (SMS) that is linked with a camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoguider port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlinking icons on the mode display corresponds to tracking direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe power supply in two ways: self-contained and external\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA versatile platform available for different options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR.A. slow motion control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheel and worm gears full circle micro movement, 58.4mm in diameter, 144-tooth, made of aluminium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorm gear shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.8mm in diameter, made of brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR.A. axis (Polar axis):\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm in diameter, made of aluminium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of bearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulse motor drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoading capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 kg(5.5 lbs): Standard \/ 6.5 kg(14 lbs): Upgraded \/ 10 kg(22 lbs): Time-lapse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celestial speed, 0.5x celestial, solar, lunar, available in N and S hemispheres (Remote setting is possible with a smartphone.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSight tube finder:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used in the northern hemisphere to guide the unit to Polaris. 8.9 degrees field of view with no magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar scope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optionally available Polar alignment scope PF-L II is usable. Polar scope arm bracket sold separately is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeveling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bubble level is provided for time-lapse photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod adapter block:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8\" camera screw sockets (2 places) with a conversion adaper for 1\/4\" screw, compatible with attachment plates of the standard thin type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShutter release terminal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mm female jack for tripolar stereo mini plug, Pin assignment: On order of full shutter, half shautter and common, from center to outward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutoguider Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-pole 6-wired modular jack (for an external autoguider)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Power Supply Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x AA alkaline batteries, Ni-MH or Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries, USB Type-C external power batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Voltage \/ Electricity Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 7 hours at 20 degrees C (68 F) temperature, with use of Alkaline batteries (at 2.5kg\/5.5 lbs loading weight).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Application software for POLARIE U and a smartphone or communication terminal device that works on Wi-Fi are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Environment for Application Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 degree to 40 degrees C (104 F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88.5mm x 72mm x 110.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeiight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 575 g \/ 1.26 lbs. (without batteries)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polar alignment scope PF-L II, Polar scope arm bracket, Polar fine adjustment unit DX, Polar meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vixen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819584540956,"sku":"VX35491","price":1040.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.magnumsports.com.au\/products\/vixen-polarie-u-star-tracker","provider":"Magnum Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}