Illuminator for polar scope ( This part is not supplied with kits sold in Australia due to mandatory batteries requirements )
WiFi with selectable modes
Free control app for Android and iOS phones
Ball head adapter
Dual 3/8” threaded socket (or ¼-20 with included adapter)
1.5 pounds mount head weight
Latitude (EQ) base
Ball head adapter
Dec bracket
SAM is a high precision, portable and stable tracking platform for sidereal, solar and lunar tracking with automatic DSLR shutter release control. It is small and light enough to easily fit into a camera bag or backpack, making it an ideal mount for the photographer on the move.
Whether you’re looking for a tracking platform to capture wide-field images of the Milky Way, or seeking a compact travel mount, SAM is a necessity for astrophotographers of every skill level. This high precision, portable celestial tracking platform can transform almost any tripod into an equatorial mount, assisting photographers with long exposures of the night sky. SAM breaks from the mold of traditional equatorial mounts with an abundance of add on accessories to complement wide-field astrophotography, nightscape images or time-lapse photography.