{"title":"Night Scape Imaging with Sky-Watcher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-collection\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eNight Scape Imaging with Sky-Watcher\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIf you're a landscape or nature photographer who has ever pointed a camera at the night sky and wished those pinpoint stars didn't turn into little streaks during a long exposure — this is where you start. A star tracker mounts your existing DSLR or mirrorless camera and rotates it at the same speed as the night sky, letting you use longer exposures, lower ISOs, and capture far more detail in the Milky Way, nebulae, and starfields than a static tripod ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhether you're shooting wide nightscapes over a lake, a milky way arch over the mountains, or pushing in tighter with a telephoto for a close-up of the galactic core, the systems and accessories below will get you there — all while keeping the gear light enough to hike in with your existing camera bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom Static Tripod to Tracked Exposures: What Changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBelow are example wide-field shots at common landscape focal lengths — 18mm, 50mm, 200mm, and 350mm — comparing results on APS-C and Full Frame sensors. (Sample placeholders shown below — swap in your own field images.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eAPS-C Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFull Frame Sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWide Milky Way arch with foreground landscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=APS-C+18mm+Example\" alt=\"APS-C 18mm wide field Milky Way example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=Full+Frame+18mm+Example\" alt=\"Full Frame 18mm wide field Milky Way example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilky Way core with surrounding star field\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=APS-C+50mm+Example\" alt=\"APS-C 50mm Milky Way core example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=Full+Frame+50mm+Example\" alt=\"Full Frame 50mm Milky Way core example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTighter galactic core \/ nebula region\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=APS-C+200mm+Example\" alt=\"APS-C 200mm galactic core example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=Full+Frame+200mm+Example\" alt=\"Full Frame 200mm galactic core example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e350mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose-up framing of a nebula or star cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=APS-C+350mm+Example\" alt=\"APS-C 350mm nebula close up example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/500x350?text=Full+Frame+350mm+Example\" alt=\"Full Frame 350mm nebula close up example\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: at 200mm and beyond, tracking accuracy becomes essential — this is where a GoTo system with a built-in polar scope (like the GTi) really shows its advantage over a basic tracker.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Polar Alignment Matters: No More Star Trails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer system — the 2i and the GTi — tracks the sky by rotating around an axis that must be pointed at the celestial pole (near Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere). This process is called \u003cstrong\u003epolar alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once aligned, the mount rotates in sync with the Earth's rotation, so stars stay as sharp pinpoints throughout your exposure instead of streaking into trails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:250px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolar Aligned (Tracked)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/450x300?text=Polar+Aligned+View\" alt=\"Example of a polar scope view and a correctly tracked star image\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePinpoint stars, even on a multi-minute exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:250px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Polar Aligned (Star Trails)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/via.placeholder.com\/450x300?text=Star+Trails+Example\" alt=\"Example of star trailing from an untracked or unaligned exposure\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWithout tracking, longer exposures cause stars to streak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth the Star Adventurer GTi and the Star Adventurer 2i include a built-in illuminated polar scope, making this a quick process — even for first-timers. We cover this step-by-step in the tutorial below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e1. GOTO Systems — Star Adventurer GTi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar Adventurer GTi\u003c\/strong\u003e takes everything that made the original Star Adventurer a favourite among nightscape and Milky Way shooters and adds full GoTo functionality. Once polar aligned, the GTi can automatically locate and track targets across the sky — useful as you progress from simple wide-field shots into more deliberate framing of specific regions like the Milky Way core, Andromeda, or Orion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e11 lb payload capacity — plenty for a DSLR\/mirrorless body with lenses up to telephoto range\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in illuminated polar scope for fast, accurate polar alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull smartphone control via Wi-Fi using the free SynScan Pro app\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMultiple tracking rates: sidereal, solar, and lunar\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-gti-mount-kit\"\u003eStar Adventurer GTi Mount Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S20595_SA-GTi_FULL_Pos01_LeftFront_NoBkgrd_1800x1800__67234.jpg?v=1766561571\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Gti Mount Kit\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eThe complete package — GTi mount head, counterweights, tripod, and pier extension. The recommended starting point if you don't already own a compatible tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-gti-head-kit\"\u003eStar Adventurer GTi Head Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S20595_SAGTi_Head_Mount__06061.jpg?v=1766561577\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Gti Head Kit\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eJust the GTi mount head and counterweights — ideal if you already have a sturdy photo tripod with a 3\/8\" mount and want to add GoTo tracking to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e2. Star Tracking System — Star Adventurer 2i\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStar Adventurer 2i Pro Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lightweight, no-frills star tracker that started it all for portable astrophotography. It doesn't have GoTo, but for wide-field nightscapes and Milky Way panoramas — the bread and butter of landscape-to-astro transitions — it's everything you need: point it at the pole, align it, and start tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompact and lightweight — easily packed alongside your existing camera gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWi-Fi control via the Star Adventurer Console app\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMultiple tracking speeds, including 0.5x for time-lapse star\/foreground blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent entry point for wide and mid-range focal lengths (14mm–135mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-pro-pack-2i-with-wifi\"\u003eStar Adventurer 2i Pro Pack (with Wi-Fi)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/3S9A1512-2_1800x1800__94751.jpg?v=1766554250\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Pro Pack 2I With Wifi\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eIncludes the 2i mount head plus the accessories most photographers need to get started right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e3. Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThese accessories round out either system — whether you're setting up your first tripod-based tracker or expanding the GTi into a more capable imaging platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sky-watcher-star-adventurer-tripod\"\u003eSky-Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/Skywatcher-Tripod-for-Star-Adventurer__14042.jpg?v=1766555332\" alt=\"Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Tripod\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eThe matched tripod for either the 2i or GTi head — sturdy, lightweight, and field-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-tripod-extension\"\u003eStar Adventurer Tripod Extension (Pier Extension)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S20565_SA-PierExtension_Outline-forweb_1800x1800__58410.jpg?v=1766565248\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Tripod Extension\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eRaises the mount head higher for better balance and easier eyepiece\/camera access, especially with longer lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-latitude-eq-base\"\u003eStar Adventurer Latitude EQ Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S20530_EquatorialWedge_1800x1800__29571.jpg?v=1766554543\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Latitude Eq Base\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eMakes polar alignment faster and more precise by giving you fine altitude and azimuth adjustment — especially helpful for photographers shooting from different latitudes on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-dec-bracket\"\u003eStar Adventurer DEC Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S20560_FinetuneLBracket_1800x1800__54621.jpg?v=1766554386\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Dec Bracket\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eAdds a declination axis to your tracker, letting you fine-tune framing on your target after polar alignment — useful when moving from wide nightscapes into tighter telephoto framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-counterweight-kit\"\u003eStar Adventurer Counterweight Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/sky_watcher_s20540_star_adventurer_counterweight_kit_1523632020000_1092109__40696.jpg?v=1766554373\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Counterweight Kit\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eBalances heavier camera and lens combinations (especially telephoto setups) for smoother, more accurate tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nightscape-product-block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-adventurer-ball-head-adapter\"\u003eStar Adventurer Ball Head Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/S20550_BallHeadAdaptert_new_1800x1800__75781.jpg?v=1766554381\" alt=\"Star Adventurer Ball Head Adapter\" style=\"max-width:200px; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"flex:1; min-width:200px; margin:0;\"\u003eLets you attach your existing ball head to the tracker, so you can frame shots the same way you would on a normal tripod — just with tracking underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuick-Start Tutorial: Your First Tracked Nightscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet up on stable, level ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extend your tripod legs evenly and use the bubble level if your tripod has one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoughly point the mount's polar axis north\u003c\/strong\u003e (or south, in the Southern Hemisphere) and tilt it to match your latitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar align using the built-in polar scope.\u003c\/strong\u003e Locate Polaris (or your hemisphere's pole star) in the polar scope and place it in the correct position relative to the reticle — the SynScan Pro or Star Adventurer Console app can help with this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount your camera\u003c\/strong\u003e via the ball head adapter (or directly, for the GTi with a dovetail).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance the load\u003c\/strong\u003e — especially important with telephoto lenses. Add counterweights if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e at the sidereal rate and frame your shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake a test exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e (30–60 seconds) and check for trailing at full zoom on your camera's LCD. Adjust alignment if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShoot your sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e — for nightscapes, many photographers blend a tracked sky exposure with a separate untracked foreground exposure in post-processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a GoTo mount to shoot the Milky Way?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  No. The Star Adventurer 2i is more than capable for wide and moderate focal lengths. GoTo (GTi) becomes more valuable once you start targeting specific deep-sky objects or shooting at longer focal lengths where precise framing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my existing lenses work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Yes — these mounts carry your existing camera body and lens. There's no need for specialized astro lenses, though fast, wide-aperture lenses (f\/1.4–f\/2.8) will let you use shorter exposures and lower ISOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can my exposures be once tracked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  With accurate polar alignment, exposures of 1–5 minutes (depending on focal length) are achievable before tracking error becomes visible. Wider focal lengths are more forgiving of small alignment errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to guide (autoguide) for nightscape and Milky Way work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Generally no. Autoguiding is more relevant for longer focal-length deep-sky imaging. For nightscapes and wide-field Milky Way shots, a good polar alignment alone is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for time-lapses too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Yes — both the 2i and GTi support slower tracking rates (such as 0.5x sidereal), which are popular for star\/foreground time-lapse blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Mount Kit and the Head Kit (GTi)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  The Mount Kit includes a tripod and pier extension. The Head Kit is just the mount head — choose this if you already have a compatible tripod with a 3\/8\" mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"star-adventurer-pro-pack-2i-with-wifi","title":"Star Adventurer Pro Pack 2i with WIFI","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(76, 81, 84); font-family: \" open sans sans-serif font-size: background-color: rgb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNOW WITH WIFI! The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i is a user-friendly and multi-function mount to satisfy all your needs for astronomy, astrophotography and time-lapse photography. It is a high precision, portable and stable celestial tracking platform for sidereal, solar and lunar tracking with automatic DSLR shutter release control. 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