{"product_id":"hst-minitracker","title":"HST MiniTracker","description":"\u003ch3\u003eIntroducing The HST MiniTracker -- iOptron’s next generation ultra-compact SWG camera tracking device!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to rest in your palm, yet can carry up to 4kg of imaging gear. The iOptron HST MiniTracker is the ultimate portable DSLR sky tracking device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing only 800g this SWG (strain wave gear) mini imaging tool features 4 tracking rates, sidereal for stars and deep space, lunar for the moon, solar for the sun, and ½ rate for imaging the Milky Way with terrestrial objects in the foreground. Its DC stepper motor and SWG drive train operate silently as it precisely tracks the target subject(s). The metal CNC machined body is not only appealing to the eye, its rugged enough to take on any outdoor adventure. The HST has a vixen style dovetail that slides into the optional AZ base or it can mount directly to a tripod by a 3\/8\"-16 or 1\/4\"-20 post. Powered by an internal rechargeable Li-Poly battery, 3 AAAs or external 5 volt power bank giving the user flexibility to choose what best fits the assignment. The side bracket for holding an optional AccuAlignTM polar scope or iPolar has a “peek hole” for basic alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HST MiniTracker is the optimal tracking solution for the on the go imager!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount head only. AZ base, polar scope, camera, lens, ball head, and tripod not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll CNC metal structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful stepper motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts cameras weighing up to 4kg without a counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight weight (800g with battery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 tracking speed (1X, 1\/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars; 1\/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick slew for camera framing adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation in both northern and southern Hemisphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable battery with Type-C USB port for power and charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaches to a camera tripod with 3\/8” or 1\/4” threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"iPolar Camera\" href=\"https:\/\/astronz.nz\/products\/ipolar-electronic-polarscope\"\u003eiPolar Electronic Polar Scope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable AZ\/EQ base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision AZ\/EQ base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Astronz Ball Head\" href=\"https:\/\/astronz.nz\/products\/ball-head\"\u003eAstronz Ball Head\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Astronz Professional Tripod\" href=\"https:\/\/astronz.nz\/products\/astronz-professional-tripod\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstronz Professional Tripod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/38I8ML5nOGo?si=vNd5DNYfKJP9rN9i\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eUltra Compact SWG Single-axis Tracking mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eGear system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eStrain wave gear (SWG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003ePayload (MAX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003e4kg (8.8 lbs), no CW required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eMount weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003e790 gm with battery (1.75 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eDrive motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eStepper motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eTracking speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eSolar, Lunar. 1X Cel, 1\/2 Cel, and N\/S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eQuick Slew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eYes, for camera framing adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eInternal battery or DC5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eInternal Li-Poly battery, external 5V power bank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eStandard 3000mAh rechargeable, optional 3XAAA battery holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003eDuration of operation \u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eUp to 5 hours at 20°C on Li-Poly battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"199\" align=\"right\"\u003ePower charging port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"366\" align=\"center\"\u003eUSB Type-C 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