Vixen Polarie Star Tracker (Item #35505)
Highly accurate and compact Astrophotography Mount

We are proud to introduce The Vixen Polarie Star Tracker for Astrophotography.  This compact mount platform allows you to capture night scapes and star images with ease. 

Set up is simple.   The Polarie attaches to a standard camera tripod and can accept any digital camera weighing up to 4.4 lbs. Using the included compass on the Polarie, orient the mount to face north.  The Polarie features a  North Star alignment window that you point at Polaris. The Polarie can also use a polar scope for alignment.  Once set, the Polarie tracks with the motion of the stars to eliminate “star trailing” on your images resulting in sharp images of the Universe.  The Polarie uses very accurate stepping motors and operates on 2 “AA” batteries.

Polarie is designed to not only be functional, but also to be compact and attractive. The Polarie has a smooth, good looking design. The unit has no visible screws and although, not waterproof, it is designed to function in most weather conditions. See what Richard Tresch Fienberg wrote in the March 2012 Issue of Sky and Telescope Magazine.


Specifications

Vixen Polarie Star Tracker
Polarie (Item 35505)
$429

Vixen Porta Mount
Type
Star Tracker
Tracking Mode
Celestial tracking rate、1/2 of celestial tracking rate. Solar tracking rate (Mean solar time)、Lunar tracking rate (Mean lunar time):Usable in both northern and southern hemispheres
Wheel Gear
57.6mm diameter aluminum alloy axis with full-circle 144-tooth
Worm gear
9mm diameter high tension brass
Bearings
2 pieces
Drive
Pulse Motor (Stepper Motor)
Maximum Loading weight
4.4 lbs
Polar sight hole
About 8.9° field of view
Standard accessory
Compass
Working voltage
2 x AA-size batteries:DC2.4~3.0V
External power supply:DC4.4~5.25V
Electricity consumption
DC●V・●A (At a loading weight of 1.5kg – 3.3 lbs)
Duration of operation
About 4hours:At 20 C (68 F) degrees temperature, a 1.5kg (3.3 lbs) loading weight with use of Alkaline batteries
Dimensions
95×137×58mm (3.7x5.9x2.3 inches)
Weight
1.4 lbs (without batteries)
Optional accessory
Dedicated polar axis scope for Polarie
Vixen Polarie Star Tracker Photo
Milky Way with Polarie by Kouji Ohnish
Tripod for Polarie (can be purchased as a package)
Model
M-178V
Legs
4 section
Minimum Tripod Length
555mm (22")
Working Height
Adjustable from 540mm to 1,780mm (21.2 to 70 inches)
Elevator pole extension
Geared part:200mm (7.9”), Friction up and down part (Center column):290mm (11.4”)
Camera thread size
UNC1/4 inch
Maximum loading weight
About 3.0kg (6.6 lbs)
Weight
Tripod:1.98kg(without pan head) (4.3 lbs)
QHD-33 Ball head:130g (4.5oz)
QHD-43 Ball head:158g (5.5 oz
Suggested accessory
QHD-43 Ball head (Pre-installed on the tripod head)、QHD-33
Vixen Polarie Star Tracker
Item 35505P1: Polarie with Tripod (Camera sold separately)
$649

Vixen Porta Mount
Accessories:
Item #35507
Special Vixen Tripod with 2 Ball Heads    
$249    Vixen Porta Mount
Item #35508
Polarie Polar Scope
$249    Vixen Porta Mount
Item #35509
Polarie Ball QHD-33 "Velbon
$69.95 Vixen Porta Mount
 Polarie Instruction Manual
Moon with Vixen Polarie Star Tracker

Moon with Polarie by K. Kazama

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