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Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i
Turn any camera into a deep-sky rig.
around $430
A portable star tracker that rotates your camera with the Earth, turning 30-second exposures into 3-minute ones. This is the piece of gear that takes a skywatch photo from 'blurry dot' to 'that's clearly structured'.
Where to buy
High Point Scientific
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Amazon
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Why we like it
- Turns any DSLR/mirrorless into an astro rig
- Built-in WiFi + intervalometer
- Fits in a camera bag
Keep in mind
- Learning curve on polar alignment
- Payload limited (~5 kg)
- Needs a sturdy tripod (sold separately)
Specs
| Payload | 5 kg (11 lb) |
|---|---|
| Polar scope | Built-in polar scope (illuminator in Pro Pack) |
| Power | 4× AA batteries or external 5V USB (no internal battery) |
| Tracking rates | Sidereal, solar, lunar (+ time-lapse modes) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |