Mount SW Star Adventurer 2i Astro Version — Sky-Watcher equatorial tracking mount (white)

The Sky-Watcher Mount SW Star Adventurer 2i Astro Version is a compact equatorial tracking mount engineered for portable astrophotography and accurate sidereal tracking. Finished in white, this mount supports small telescopes and camera rigs for wide-field imaging, time-lapse sky tracking and guided long exposures. It includes dedicated ports for autoguiding and power, a polar alignment scope socket and an intuitive counterweight shaft, allowing users to reduce star trails and extend exposure times during field sessions.

Advantages

This mount delivers precise sidereal tracking optimized for astrophotography workflows while remaining lightweight and portable for field use. It supports a range of small optical and camera setups, provides autoguiding and power connectivity for uninterrupted operation, and simplifies polar alignment and balance with an integrated polar scope interface and counterweight shaft. The compact design and clear control layout make it suitable for both handheld camera rigs and small refractors.

Suitable for

• Wide-field night sky imaging with DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Time-lapse sky tracking and nightscapes
• Guided astrophotography with a small telescope or scope
• Portable field setups and travel astrophotography

Key specifications

• Equatorial tracking for sidereal motion
• Compact, lightweight mount body suitable for field portability
• Support for small telescopes and camera rigs with counterweight shaft
• Dedicated autoguider port for external guiding cameras
• Power input for continuous operation in the field
• Polar alignment interface for a polar scope

How to use

Mount the unit on a stable tripod and attach the camera or small telescope to the saddle plate, ensuring the payload is balanced using the counterweight shaft if required. Perform polar alignment using the polar scope interface or an electronic polar-alignment method to align the right ascension axis with the celestial pole. Connect an autoguider to the autoguider port for improved tracking during long exposures and supply power via the mount’s power input. Configure tracking rate for sidereal motion and start exposures; the mount will compensate for Earth’s rotation to reduce star trailing.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use with a sturdy tripod, verify balance before every imaging session, and combine the autoguider with accurate polar alignment to maximize exposure lengths. For travel use, secure cables and power sources, and consider using a lightweight camera setup or small refractor to stay within the mount’s optimal payload range.