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POLARIE Star Tracker
Polarie Specifications
| Polarie Star Tracker | |
| Type | Ultra compact (equatorial) tracking platform |
| 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 dia.aluminum alloy axis with full-circle 144-tooth |
| Worm gear | 9mm dia. high tension brass |
| Bearings | 2 pieces |
| Drive | Pulse Motor (Stepper Motor) |
| Maximum Loading weight | 2.0kg (4.4 lbs) |
| Polar sight hole | About 8.9° field of view |
| Tilt meter | Angles between 0° and 70° (5° increments) |
| Standard accessory | Compass |
| Working voltage | 2 × AA-size battery : DC2.4-3.0V External power supply : DC4.4-5.25V |
| Operating temperature | 0 degree to 40 degrees C (104 F) |
| Electricity consumption | DC3V.0.4A at a loading weight of 2.0kg (4.4 lbs) |
| Duration of operation | About 2 hours : At 20 C (68 F) degrees temperature, a 2.0kg (4.4 lbs) loading weight with use of Alkaline batteries |
| Dimensions | 95×137×58mm (3.7×5.9×2.3 inches) |
| Weight | 740g (26.1 oz) without batteries |
| Optional accessory | A dedicated polar axis scope for Polarie |
| Tripod for Polarie (If purchased as a package) | |
| Model | M-178V |
| Tripod legs | 4-section legs |
| 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 (4.3 lbs) without pan head QHD-33 Ball head adapter : 130g (4.58 oz) QHD-43 Ball head adapter : 158g (5.57 oz) |
| Standard accessory | QHD-43 (Pre-installed on the tripod head) and QHD-33 Ball head adapters |