iOptron  Mount PST Micro Sky Tracker 

• Load capacity: 3 kilograms
• Integrated rechargeable battery
• Suitable for northern and southern skies
• Mounting bracket connection: 3/8" photographic thread
• Tripod connection: Vixen-style prism rail and 3/8" photographic thread

Product description

The PST Micro Sky Tracker is a pocket-sized camera mount capable of supporting photographic equipment weighing up to 3 kilograms and tracking the night sky. Yet it weighs just 360 grams itself!

Thanks to its built-in Li-polymer battery, this star tracker runs for up to ten hours at 20 °C. For even longer sessions, a 5-volt power bank can also be connected. The battery is easily charged via USB Type-C 5V 1A.

The PST is the ideal solution for photographers who are often on the move or who simply want to try their hand at night-sky photography.

This small but versatile instrument features four tracking speeds:

    for stars and deep-sky objects (sidereal)
    for the Moon (lunar)
    for the Sun (solar)
    for the Milky Way with a terrestrial foreground (half tracking speed)

Two handy buttons allow for easy adjustment of the position.

The attractive CNC-machined aluminium housing is robust and the powerful drive is whisper-quiet.

This micro mount features a ‘peephole’ for easy polar alignment. For advanced astrophotography applications, an optional side bracket can be fitted with iOptron’s AccuAlign™ optical or iPolar™ electronic polar finder.

The PST Micro Sky Tracker forms the motorised base unit, which can be upgraded to a high-quality mobile mount for astrophotography through a clever selection of photographic accessories.

The application examples show the mount being used with useful accessories from our recommended accessories list.

Specifications
Capacity
Max. additional load capacity (kg)
3
Mounting saddle
camera thread
Motor type
Servomotors
Amperage (A)
5
Battery-powered
Battery solidly mounted
Battery durability (h)
10
Battery type
Li-Polymer 9,25 Wh
Interfaces
USB-C
Power supply
5
Drive type
Worm wheel
Special features
Manual tracking
-
Size suitable for hand luggage
yes
Tracking on DEC axis
no
Tracking on RA axis
yes
Equipment
Motor-powered
yes
Carry case
yes
Battery included
yes
Power pack
no
Tripod
without tripod
Prism rail
yes
Pole finder
no
Remote control
no
General
Type
Mount
Type of build
Azimuthal
Total weight (kg)
0,39
Outer material
Aluminium
Overall size LxWxH (mm)
76 x 63 x 56
Area of application
Useful for photographs
yes

Downloads
Quickstart Guide (EN)

Product safety
Manufacturer: iOptron Corporation - Air Freight Orders, 1 Merrill Street, MA 01801 Woburn, US, info@ioptron.com
Responsible person: NIMAX GmbH, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 9, 86899 Landsberg am Lech, DE, info@nimax.de