{"product_id":"sky-watcher-sky-watcher-synlink-astrophotographic-controller","title":"Sky-Watcher SynLink Astrophotographic Controller","description":"\u003c!-- jacobs-auto-desc v1 --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eStreamline your night under the stars with the Sky-Watcher SynLink Astrophotographic Controller, a comprehensive command hub designed to unify your complete deep-sky imaging setup. By combining power distribution, high-speed connectivity, and intelligent rig automation into one compact unit, it eliminates cumbersome cables and removes the need to haul a laptop outdoors. Direct your entire session wirelessly from your preferred phone, tablet, or desktop while dedicated automated routines handle the complex technical workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eUnified Hub\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eIntegrated power and USB routing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eDual-Band Wi-Fi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eFast 2.4GHz \u0026amp; 5GHz control\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eSmart Centring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003ePlate solving \u0026amp; autofocus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;min-width:150px;text-align:center;padding:16px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;border-radius:12px;background:#FAFAF9;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003e64 GB Storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#78716C;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eBuilt-in onboard capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eConsolidated Field Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eMounting cleanly onto your telescope optical tube or equatorial mount, the SynLink serves as an all-in-one power and data nerve centre. It distributes power across four 12V DC ports, powers two dedicated dew straps, and manages seven versatile USB interfaces, including four fast USB 3.0 sockets and a USB Type-C port. With a native UART interface for Sky-Watcher mounts, your gear connects directly without extra third-party dongles, drastically cutting down on cable snag risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eIntelligent Automated Imaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.6;\"\u003eSpend less time troubleshooting and more time gathering pristine celestial photons. Cross-platform software guides you smoothly through polar alignment routines, executes precision focus wizards, and solves star fields for precise automated GOTO positioning. Whether shooting individual long exposures, deep-sky sequences, mosaics, or Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) sessions, every target stays accurately framed throughout the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #e06a0f;background:#FDF1E7;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Autonomous Targeting Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience hands-off operation with built-in plate solving, automated target centring, and integrated dual-dew heater regulation across Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;line-height:1.7;padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"12 2 2 7 12 12 22 7 12 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 17 12 22 22 17\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"2 12 12 17 22 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCentralised Equipment Control\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unifies power distribution, camera interfaces, focusers, rotators, and filter wheels into a single tidy hub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"13 2 3 14 12 14 11 22 21 10 12 10 13 2\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDual-Band Wireless\u003c\/strong\u003e – Connect reliably across 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands to control your imaging session from handheld or desktop devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2.69l5.66 5.66a8 8 0 1 1-11.31 0z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDual Dew Heater Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keep optics moisture-free throughout cold imaging runs with two dedicated, integrated dew strap controller outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Plate Solving\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lock onto celestial coordinates and frame targets precisely without relying on tedious manual star alignments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e64 GB Internal Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Save extensive image runs directly onboard, supplemented with full support for external high-speed storage drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProtected High-Current Power\u003c\/strong\u003e – Handles up to 14A DC with built-in reverse-polarity protection to safeguard valuable connected astronomical equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#e06a0f\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-0.125em;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"4\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"4\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"20\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"1\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"7\" y2=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"9\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline x1=\"17\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"23\" y2=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Capture Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tailored for deep-sky capture and EAA with dedicated routines for single exposures, automated sequences, and mosaic framing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;font-size:20px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eUp to 14A DC, with reverse-polarity protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eDC Power Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e4 outputs at 7A each (14A total maximum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eDew Heater Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e2 dedicated ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eUSB Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e4× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0, 1× USB Type-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eMount Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eUART port for direct connection to Sky-Watcher mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eWireless Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz \/ 5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eInternal Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003e64 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eExternal Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eUnlimited high-speed external storage support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eNetwork Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eSupports USB-to-Ethernet adapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eMounting Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eCompact chassis, mounts directly to optical tube or mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eDevice Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eDedicated cameras, mounts, focusers, filter wheels, rotators, flat panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eOperating System Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eCross-platform support for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;font-weight:600;background:#F5F5F4;width:40%;\"\u003eCapture Capabilities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #E7E5E4;\"\u003eSingle shot, mosaic, simple\/advanced sequences, video, built-in learning simulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sky-Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49551900573955,"sku":"SWA-SYNLINK","price":1365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/1859\/files\/skywatcher-synlink-controller-astrofotografia.jpg?v=1789336309","url":"https:\/\/www.jacobsdigital.co.nz\/en-au\/products\/sky-watcher-sky-watcher-synlink-astrophotographic-controller","provider":"Jacobs Digital","version":"1.0","type":"link"}