![]() Motor speeds: Sidereal 0.5X, 1X, 2X, 6X, 12X, Solar and Lunar.See more, read our Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) review. The Star Adventurer Mini is the perfect tracker for beginners and occasional astrophotographers wanting a good performing mount that is very easy to operate and fast to set up. It also comes with a good number of accessories, essential to experiment with different astrophotography targets and styles. This mount packs good performances in a portable and extremely easy to use package. With its maximum payload capacity of 3kg, DC motor tracking for both the Hemispheres, Time Lapse capability, and wireless connectivity, it is a definite step up from the minimalistic design of the Omegon Minitrack LX2/LX3. The Star Adventurer Mini is the little brother of the Star Adventurer PRO. Polar finder is an improvement from the polar tube of the LX2.For beginners, the polar tube finder is easier to use than the (non-illuminated) polar scope of the LX3.Thus the LX3 is only suitable for the Northern Hemisphere. At the time of this article, there is no N/S version.It also comes with a real polar scope.ĭespite all that, at the moment the LX2 is still a better bang for the money, also considering that: Thanks to the improved design, it can carry payloads up to 3kg. The Omegon Minitrack LX3 is the new version of the LX2. Polar align in the Southern Hemisphere is nearly impossible with the included polar tube finder.mostly limited to starry landscapes and star fields.integrated spring-loaded balancing mechanism.Tracking: Northern Hemisphere (standard) or N/S hemispheres (N/S version).See more: Read our Omegon Minitrack LX2 review. The Minitrack is the killer tracker for beginners wanting a mount easy to use and for those into starry landscapes and star fields photography.īecause of its maximum payload capacity of 2kg, classic deep sky astrophotography is not its ideal hunting ground.īefore you jump on it, be careful to order the version that suits you better: the Minitrack LX2 tracks only in the Northern Hemisphere, while the N/S model can track both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The mechanical mechanism lets you track the stars for 60 minutes before you need to rewind it. Fully mechanical and with an integrated spring-loaded mechanism, you have all you need in the most compact design. The Omegon Minitrack LX2 is the quintessence of portable star trackers. ![]() The equatorial wedge could be more precise.Good range of accessories to increase performance.Tracks both Northern and Southern hemisphere.It comes in a complete package for astrophotography.Solid built – Built from an all-metal body.Motor type: DC servo motor with optical encoder.Total weight: 2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery.Battery charge: Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours.Power requirement: Internal rechargeable battery (Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh).Motor speeds: (4) Sidereal 0.5X, 1X, Solar, Lunar.Max payload capacity: 11 lbs (5kg), balanced.If you are interested in know more, here you can read our iOptron Skyguider PRO review. The iOptron SkyGuider PRO is a good alternative to the Star Adventurer Pro, having similar specs and performances.īut the weaker equatorial base and the lack of fine adjustment settings for the declination bracket means the SkyGuider PRO comes second in the “all-round star trackers for enthusiast astrophotographers” category. Complete range of accessories included in the PRO pack.Maximum payload capacity of 5kg (11 lbs).Tracking works both in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.Power requirement: 4xAA batteries or external power via 5v (mini-USB input).Tracking: Northern and Southern Hemisphere.Motor speeds: Sidereal, Solar, Lunar, 0.5x, 2x, 6x, and 12x Sidereal.Have a look at the in-depth Star Adventurer review and ultimate user and set up guide for the Star Adventurer. If you want a tracker that is easy to use and portable, with solid performances and that you will not outgrow easily, I highly recommend the Star Adventurer Pro. You can even mount a small maksutov telescope for lunar, solar, and planetary imaging and visual observation.Īnd just when you think the Star Adventurer has nothing more to offer you, you will realize you can guide it via its ST-4 port.īy guiding, you can photograph more challenging targets and create images of better quality (lower noise, rounder stars, better details, …). Tracking accuracy is great, and for deep sky astrophotography, the max payload capacity of 5 kg allows you to use a DSLR with a decent telephoto lens or even a small refractor. The Pro pack comes with all the necessary bits to have fun with the stars: from starry landscapes to time-lapse, from star fields to deep sky objects. Lightweight and compact, it can easily tag along when you travel. The Skywatcher Star Adventurer PRO is the perfect all-round tracker, a mount that will please the beginners and enthusiast astrophotographer.
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