Skywatcher SWSTAR-KIT-MINI Mount

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.

• Ultra-compact equatorial tracking platform
• 3kg payload capacity
• Polar scope
• Illuminator for polar scope
• 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