{"product_id":"vixen-polarie-star-tracker-camera-mount-for-astrophotography","title":"POLARIE Star Tracker Camera Mount for Astrophotography","description":"\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"description\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel camera mount for star photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery compact and light, optimized for air travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent tracking speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for time-lapse photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery precise tracking (high-precision stepper motor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in compass (removable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be upgraded for up to 6 kg bearing capacity (optional accessory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vixen POLARIE is a new camera accessory, that enables you to capture sharp, point-like images of the stars. It has been developed to track the stars and to compensate for the movement of the earth. POLARIE enables you to take atmospheric shots of landscapes and the night sky and can also capture these in sharp images. Extremely simple and compact design for use in every location on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever viewed a romantic, starry sky, you will surely have felt the desire to capture it on film. But if you have tried to do this, you will know that it’s really not all that easy. This is because you need to have multiple exposures of several minutes if you want to photograph the stars. As our earth is always turning on its axis, the stars keep moving as time passes and become long strokes on photographs. Today’s digital technology gives us the option of obtaining shorter exposure times by increasing the sensitivity of the sensor, but, unfortunately, this dramatically increases picture noise and the picture becomes very noisy and ugly. This makes it impossible to take beautiful images of the night sky. For this reason, the Vixen company has developed the Polarie Star Tracker, which eliminates the problem of star migration. When you attach your camera to the Polarie, the device will track in the opposite direction of earth’s rotation and this allows for sharp, point-like images of the starry sky even when using long exposure times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOLARIE is a new and unique camera accessory for photographing the night sky, with perfectly point-like stars being tracked. Using the simplest solution, it makes the experience of photographing the night sky more accessible for everyone. The multi-functional mode dial is adjustable for sky- and landscape-, moon-, sun- and star-tracking. Polar altimeter for a fast focus. Also included: USB connection for external power supply and a built-in compass for quick orientation. Available as optional extra accessories are a polar finder telescope for exact alignment with the celestial pole for long-exposure photography including into the telephoto range, and a tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTracking mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestial tracking rate, 1\/2 celestial tracking rate, solar tracking rate, lunar tracking rate. Compatible in northern and southern hemisphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.6mm dia. Aluminum alloy axis with full-circle 144-tooth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorm gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9mm dia. high tension brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar axis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm dia. aluminum alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePulse motor (stepper motor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoading capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2.0kg (4.4 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolar sight hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.9°field of view\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiltmeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngles between 0°and 70°(5°increments)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in compass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x AA battery (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd), external power supply (USB miniB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC2.4-3.0V, Max. 0.6A (AA Battery), DC4.4-5.25V, Max. 0.3A (External power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2 hours (20°C, 2kg loaded, Alkaline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95x137x58mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e740g without batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/Vixen_Distributor_Warranty_2021.pdf?v=1638896591\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here to read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCA Residents: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/pages\/prop65\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProp 65 WARNING(S)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45643715838193,"sku":"ES35505","price":408.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/5711\/6312\/files\/Vixen_35505_1.jpg?v=1736428868","url":"https:\/\/villohome.com\/products\/vixen-polarie-star-tracker-camera-mount-for-astrophotography","provider":"Villohome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}