Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker

The Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker allows you to take sharp and precise photographs of stars and the night sky, and is perfect for air travel thanks to its lightweight design

POLARIE U Star Tracker for sharp sky images
Small and lightweight tracking, perfect for travel
Five different speeds for tracking and ST4 Autoguiding port (RA only)
Excellent for timelapse shots
Shutter release possible via a Smartphone
Built-in bubble level and directional scale for time lapse
Upgrade up to 6.5 kg load capacity possible with optional accessories
High quality manufacturing - Made in Japan
Dimensions: 88.5mm x 72mm x 110.5mm ; Weight: 575g
Operating System: Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g

€599.00*

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Available, delivery time: 1-3 days

Product number: X035491

EAN: 4955295354917

WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 34323861

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Product information "Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker"

The POLARIE U is an ultra-compact automatic star tracking device that can be easily transported.

In addition to the functions of conventional star trackers, which track a camera for a long exposures, accurately tracking the regular movement of celestial objects, the POLARIE U has a speed adjustment function, which allows it to be used as a panning mount too for time lapse photography.

Using a smartphone, you can control the shutter release intervals of the images. Through the communication between the smartphone and the POLARIE U Star Tracker, you can control the exposures and take beautiful, sharp pictures of the stars and the Milky Way without getting any star trailing.

The Star Tracker is very small and light weight, making it ideal for mobile use or air travel.

The Vixen POLARIE U Star Tracker in detail:

Star-scape photography (stars and landscape).
A silhouetted landscape on earth is photographed together with the starry sky. The beauty of a landscape and the starry sky can be shown together on one photo. POLARIE U opens up a wonderful foreign world of star-scape photography and makes this possible for both beginners and advanced photographers.
Conventional telescopic astrophotography photographs a relatively narrow area of the sky. Star-scape photography mainly uses a wide-angle lens and takes impressive photos in which stars, and other celestial targets such as the majestic Milky Way and landscapes are combined. The possibilities of the compositions are endless and a completely new kind of landscape photography opens up.

Weight reduction of more than 20% and improved load capacity.
The structure of the original POLARIE has been completely changed. The distance between the two bearings that support the rotating shaft is about four times the distance of the previous model. This leads to a higher load capacity despite the weight reduction of 20%. The maximum load capacity is 2.5 kg (approx. 2.5 kg at 10 cm from the centre of rotation) when used for wide-field astrophotography. The maximum load capacity is increased to 6.5 kg (approx. 6.5 kg at 10 cm from the centre of rotation) when a POLARIE Multi mounting block (optional) and a dovetail slide rail DD (optional) are combined. In addition, used in vertical configuration, the POLARIE U can reach a load capacity of 10 kg (approx. 10 kg 10 cm from the centre of rotation) for time-lapse photography and is therefore suitable for heavy camera equipment.

Settings via Smartphone
Communication between tracker and smartphone via the Vixen Polarie U App enables various settings via smartphones or tablet. For star/landscape photography, the speed is selected in user-defined mode, and for time-lapse photography, settings for interval time, exposure, and rotation speed can also be easily programmed.

Five different speeds:
Star-scape photography (half star speed). This setting is intended for displaying a landscape together with the starry sky. The stars are not tracked exactly, but slower in order not to blur the landscape in the foreground. This way you get beautiful images of the landscape and the starry sky.

Wide Field Astrophotography (Star Speed)
When this mode is selected, the POLARIE U follows the stars at the same speed as the daily movement of the stars. In this mode, widefield long time exposures of comets, nebulae, star clusters and the Milky Way are made and tracked precisely.

Solar Tracking (solar speed)
For recording solar eclipses over a long period of time.

Moon Tracking (moon speed)
For recording lunar eclipses over a long period of time.

Custom Mode
This allows you to set the POLARIE U to the desired tracking speed. The initial setting is four times the star speed. If you want to change the setting for a different speed, a smartphone or other wifi device and application software are required.

Shoot-Move-Shoot Mode
It is possible to stop the movement of the camera during the exposure and restart it after the end of the exposure. It is also equipped with a camera connector (shutter release) that controls the camera shutter during shooting with SMS or interval shooting. If the camera in use is connected with the cable release, the settings can be easily adjusted using a smartphone. A Wi-Fi connection is required when using this feature. An additional cable is required to connect the camera and POLARIE U together.

Autoguider port

Commercially available autoguiders can be used with the POLARIE U (Usable only in R.A.). An important new feature over the original Polarie - attach a small Guidescope, or Off Axis Guider and autoguiding camera to your main camera and use the standard ST-4 protocol port to guide the Polarie U in Right Ascension, ensuring absolute accuracy of tracking (requires additional separate computer, or standalone guider).

FEATURES

Speeds: Sidereal rate, 0.5X star speed, sun, moon. North / South hemisphere compatible
Operating System: Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g
Worm gear: RA gear rim with 144 teeth (58.4 mm Al alloy)
Screw: 9.8 mm brass
RA and DC axis: 40mm, aluminium alloy
Motor drive: electric motor drive with impulse motor (stepper motor)
Load capacity: 2.5 kg standard, 6.5 kg with special accessories, 10 kg with fast motion
Wi-Fi function for Smartphone
Direction finder tube: 8.9 degree field of view without magnification.
Power supply: USB Type-C or 4x AA batteries
Dimensions: 88.5mm x 72mm x 110.5mm
Weight: 575g

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

POLARIE U Star Tracker
Attachable direction finder

Batteries required:	Yes
Body material:	Aluminium
Colour:	white
Data transmission:	Wireless via WiFi
Field of application [Photography]:	Photography , SLR
Field of application [Telescopes]:	Deep Sky Photography , Land object photography
Load capacity (kg):	2.5
Material:	Aluminium
Maximum load capacity (kg):	10
Mount Type [Telescopes]:	German/Equatorial Mount
Net Weight total (incl. accessories) (g):	575
Product Family [Telescopes Accessories]:	Star Tracker
Product video:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ECLSbUU4Bw
Total height (mm):	88
Total length (mm):	110
Total width (mm):	72

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Produkt- und Sicherheitshinweise

Manufacturer:
Bresser GmbH, Gutenbergstraße 2, 46414 Rhede

Contact:
www.bresser.de

Warning notes

General safety instructions DANGER Risk of suffocation! Improper use of this product can result in suffocation, especially for children. Therefore, carefully observe the following safety instructions. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, rubber bands, etc.) away from children! There is a risk of suffocation! Keep cords, ribbons, and similar materials away from children! They could accidentally strangle themselves and suffocate! NOTE Risk of material damage! Improper handling can damage the device and/or accessories. Therefore, only use the device according to the following safety instructions. Do not dismantle the device! In the case of a defect, contact your dealer. They will contact the service center and may send the device in for repair.
Never look at the sun through an eyepiece/telescope without a certified protection filter. A moon filter can never be used for solar observation. The moon filter is only suitable for moon observation. The solar filter must be mounted in front of the telescope opening, not at the eyepiece. Otherwise, the concentrated light beam through the optics will immediately destroy the filter foil, leading to severe eye damage, including permanent blindness.
Never leave the optics unattended. Children and inexperienced adults could point the telescope at the sun without proper precautions and lose their eyesight.
Do not expose the device to high temperatures.

Accessories

Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD for POLARIE Star Tracker Astrophotography Mount

The DD dovetail mount was developed for the POLARIE multi-mounting block to attach camera equipment - from DSLR cameras, to telephoto lenses or even compact telescopes. Using this accessory, the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker is increased to up to 6 kg. To make it easier to find the Pole Star, there is a wide slot in the dovetail for the polar finder. In addition to the regular accessories, two cameras can also be balanced on both sides of the existing photo thread (1/4 inch) with optional ball heads. PROPERTIES Accessories for the POLARIE multi-mounting block Allows you to balance the camera Increases the load capacity of the POLARIE Star Tracker to 6 kg Allows a counterweight to be attached Hole bores 1x 1/4 inch, 1x 1/4 inch external thread, 2xM6 internal thread on the plate WHAT'S INCLUDED Dovetail rail DD

€105.00*

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Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block

The Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block was developed to fit Vixen profile dovetail rails, such as the Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD, to the Polarie Star Tracker. In this way you can increase the load capacity of the tracker up to 6.5 kg! By releasing the clamping lever on the multiple assembly block, you can move the dovetail freely and clamp it again, making balancing of your camera or telescope rig an easy task. The hole in the middle of the multiple mounting block enables the photographer to carry out the polar alignment without removing the POLARIE polar finder PFL with the dovetail rail DD or the dovetail rail PG. Using one of these combinations, you can easily put deep sky photography into practice with a telephoto lens, or compact telescope. PROPERTIES Allows the inclusion of dovetail rails The Star Tracker can hold up to 6.5 kg in weight Allows the use of telephoto lenses Polar alignment possible without removing the polar finder Weight: 440g WHAT'S INCLUDED POLARIE multiple assembly block Assembly tool

€159.00*

Vixen Quick Release Panorama Plate

Attachment plates, such as the ARCA SWISS are compatible with this quick-release panorama plate. (Note: angle plate is not included in # 35527). The base of the Vixen Quick Release Panorama Clamp can be rotated 360 degrees so that the position of the mounted camera system can be adjusted simply by loosening the clamping lever. In addition to the recommended Vixen dovetail bar DD and top plate, the camera mount is also compatible with other devices with 1/4 ", 3/8" inch screws. The recommended accessory is the X000096 Angle L Bracket for portrait and landscape photography. PROPERTIES Can be rotated 360 degrees ARCA SWISS compatible Weight: 320g WHAT'S INCLUDED Quick-release panorama plate Screws and tools

€105.00*

Vixen polar meter QPL Compass for Polar Star Alignment

This accessory includes a compass with a spirit level and a height scale. The compass helps you to quickly locate the polar star when it is hidden behind trees or a mountain. The compass attaches to the accessory shoe on the Polarie Star Tracker or a device with a camera accessory shoe. FEATURES Compass Oil-filled compass Azimuth dimensions: 1° steps Height adjustment: 5° steps (max. +/- 70°) Markings: marked with luminous paint Spirit level: Built-in spirit level DELIVERY CONTENTS QPL compass

€49.00*

Vixen AP Photo Guider Shaft

The counterweight rod is attached to the dovetail rail using a 1/4 inch photo screw. It is compatible with the Vixen counterweights 1.0 kg, 1.9 kg, 2.8 kg and 3.7 kg and is used to balance the AP Photoguiders, the Polarie or the Polarie U Star Tracker. PROPERTIES Shank diameter: 20mm Size: diameter 23x135mm Effective length of the counterweight rod: 130mm Weight: 330g WHAT'S INCLUDED Counterweight rod Locking screw

€52.00*

Vixen POLARIE U Polsucher PF-L II Set

You need this Vixen polar finder set for the POLARIE U Star Tracker in order to be able to align the POLARIE U exactly to the celestial pole. This is very important for longer focal lengths and exposure times, in order to obtain point-like star images. The polar finder enables polar alignment with an accuracy of 3 arc minutes . The polar alignment is very simple: You only have to bring the Pole Star and two other stars into the field of view of the polar finder and rotate them with the stars so that they are congruent with the reticule shown in the polar finder. No further calculation is needed - no time and date to set, just match the reticule to the polar stars and get imaging. The polar finder PF-L II has red, dimmable lighting that switches itself off after a few minutes in order to save the batteries.PROPERTIES5 x 20 viewfinder with 10 ° field of view3 star positioningNorthern skies: Polaris, Delta UMI, 51 CepSouthern skies: Chi Octantis, Tau Octantis, Sigma OctantisDimmable, red lighting in 8 levelsWHAT'S INCLUDEDPole finder PF-L IIMounting armCR 2032 battery

€325.00*

Vixen trigger cable COM for Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung

This release cable was developed for taking time-lapse recordings with the POLARIE U Star Tracker and a DSLR camera. In combination with an app specially developed for the POLARIE U, you can simply set up an exposure control via WIFI, controlling your exposures very easily using your smartphone.REQUIREMENTPOLARIE U Star Tracker, smartphone with the POLARIE U Control app and release cable for your cameraPROPERTIESLocking cable for Canon, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, SamsungConnection to the POLARIE U: 2.5 mm stereo mini plugConnection to the camera: 2.5 mm stereo mini plugCoiled cable length: 20 cm to 50 cmWeight: 26 gWHAT'S INCLUDED:Release cable

€14.00* €16.90* (17.16% saved)

Trigger cable NA for Nikon

This release cable was developed for taking time-lapse recordings with the POLARIE U Star Tracker and a DSLR camera. In combination with an app specially developed for the POLARIE U, you can simply set up an exposure control via WIFI, controlling your exposures very easily using your smartphone.REQUIREMENTPOLARIE U Star Tracker, smartphone with the POLARIE U Control app and release cable for your cameraPROPERTIESLocking cable for NikonConnection to the POLARIE U: 2.5 mm stereo mini plugConnection to the camera: 2.5 mm stereo mini plugCoiled cable length: 20 cm to 50 cmWeight: 26 gWHAT'S INCLUDED:Release cable

€14.00* €16.90* (17.16% saved)

Trigger cable CN3 for Canon

This release cable was developed for taking time-lapse recordings with the POLARIE U Star Tracker and a DSLR camera. In combination with an app specially developed for the POLARIE U, you can simply set up an exposure control via WIFI, controlling your imaging very easily using your smartphone. REQUIREMENT POLARIE U Star Tracker, smartphone with the POLARIE U Control app and release cable for your camera ROPERTIES POLARIE U connection: 2.5 mm stereo mini plug Camera connection: N3 type remote control connector Spiral cable length: 20cm to 50cm Weight: 26 g WHAT'S INCLUDED Release cable CN3

€14.00* €16.90* (17.16% saved)

Vixen Polar fine adjustment unit DX

For precise polar alignment of the POLARIE U Star Tracker.With this fine adjustment unit DX you can make sensitive movements in all directions in order to achieve an exact polar alignment.There is a quick-release fastener at the head of the fine-adjustment, which is compatible with the Vixen quick-change angle plate, or the Arca Swisssystem. You can attach or remove your Star Tracker quickly. An optional dovetail plate mounting block is available for versatile use.Thanks to the two M8 threaded holes at a distance of 35 mm on the head, the quick release can be exchanged for the separately available dovetail mounting block.This enables the straightforward mounting of telescopes or heavy telephoto lenses, like the Vixen FL55SS telescope.The fine adjustment DX is equipped with a 1/4 "or 3/8" thread and can therefore be used on all common photo tripods.This tripod adapter can be exchanged for a Vixen tripod adapter in order to be able to connect the fine adjustment unit to the heavier duty Vixen telescopic tripods too.The fine adjustment DX enables a large adjustment range from -30 degrees to 90 degrees and 360 degrees in azimuth.The mounted camera can be tilted freely from 0 degrees (horizontal) to 90 degrees (vertical) by loosening the clamping lever. The fine adjustments can be adjusted in a range of +/- 7.5 degrees.PROPERTIES1/4 "or 3/8" thread for photo tripods-30 degrees to 90 degrees and 360 degrees adjustable in azimuthFine adjustments in the range of +/- 7.5 degrees adjustable2 degrees adjustment per turn of the screwArca Swiss System compatibleAdaptable to Vixen telescopic tripodsAssembly of telescopes or heavy telephoto lensesOver 8 kg payload possibleWHAT'S INCLUDEDPole fine adjustment unit DXQuick release clampAngle plate L adapter for Vixen telescopic tripods with 45mm connectionTechnical specifications

€229.00*

Vixen Counterweight 1.0kg

For balancing the Polarie Star Tracker in connection with the counterweight bar. The counterweight of 1.0 kg is also compatible with GP, SX mounts and mounts with 20 mm counterweight bar PROPERTIES Suitable for Polarie Star Tracker, GP, SX and AP mount For counterweight rods with a diameter of 20 mm Weight: 1.0 kg WHAT'S INCLUDED Weight: 1.0 kg Locking Bolt

€46.00*

Vixen Counterweight 1.9kg

With the 1.9 kg counterweight, heavier optical tubes can be balanced on many Vixen mounts. COMPATIBLE WITH THE FOLLOWING VIXEN MOUNTS SX SX2 SXD SXD2 SXP GP2 GPD2 SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1x 1.9 kg counterweight

€52.00*

Vixen counterweight 2.8 kg

2.8-kg counterweight for mount counterweight barsUse counterweights to balance your mount. Multiple counterweights may be required depending on the telescope.FEATURESSuitable for SX, SXD, GP2 and GPD2 mountsWeight: 2,800 gPACKAGE CONTENTS2.8-kg counterweight

€62.00*

Vixen Pole finder bracket for Polarie U Star Tracker

With this pole finder mount you can connect existing polar finders from your AP or SX mount to your Polarie U Star tracker.The polar finder is simply screwed into the thread of the mount and the screw of the mount is fixed to the Polarie U Star tracker. This is a cost-effective solution to attach existing polar finders to the Polarie U Star Tracker. Usable polar finders are those of the SX, SXD, SX2, SXD2, AP, SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD and AXD2. Note: It is also possible to use it with a Polarie pole finder if the chrome-plated part, which is inserted into the hole of the Polarie Star Tracker, is unscrewed. FEATURESPolar finder mount for Polarie U Star TrackerCan be used with: SX, SXD, SX2, SXD2, AP, SXP, SXP2, AXJ, AXD and AXD2 pole findersLimited use with: Polarie pole finder (small modification required)Allows exact pole alignmentSCOPE OF DELIVERYBracket for polar viewfinderMounting screw

€59.00*

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€419.00*

BRESSER StarTracker Astronomical Photo Mount Kit

Do you already own a photo camera and would like to create impressive pictures of the night sky with the help of the long exposure or even make time-lapse pictures with little effort? The BRESSER StarTracker Astronomical Photo Mount Kit is the ideal base. Not only for beginners in astrophotography, this mount is particularly well suited, but also the experts swear by a compact and easy-to-use mount to automatically compensate for the natural rotation of the earth. The built-in tracking motor rotates the saddle-mounted camera precisely against the earth's rotation and thus the stars remain in pinpoint shape even with long exposures. This set contains all the components required for a quick and comfortable entry into the world of astrophotography with the exception of a camera and objective lens: A stable BRESSER tripod TP-100 DX with carrying bag, the BRESSER Micro Motion Head MH-100 (polar-wedge), the BRESSER Polar Finder Scope for StarTracker PM-100 and of course the BRESSER StarTracker astrophoto mount PM-100 with ball head.Which cameras are basically suitable for use with the BRESSER photo mount? All cameras with 1/4'' (6.3mm) tripod connection thread and bulb length B for long exposure are suitable. The BRESSER StarTracker Astronomical Photo Mount PM-100 is designed for a camera with lens of max. 2.0 kg total weight to carry and track in polar mode. In Azimut mode also a camera weight up to 5.0kg is possible. Large aperture, wide-angle lenses are ideal for the beginning, because the requirements for tracking accuracy accumulate with increasing focal length and exposure time. Thus, a shot with wide-angle lens can be exposed for up to several minutes and the stars remain punctiform without problems. For example, with a 200mm telephoto lens the polar alignment of the photo mount must be exactly right. But thanks to the delievered optical Polar Finder Scope, this is done quickly. After setting up the light and compact StarTracker Photo Mount, simply set the approximate latitude (pole height) and aim Polaris through the integrated Polar Finder Scope. Then mount the camera with the photo lens using the quick-release plate on the supplied ball head. With the ball head, the camera can be aligned and determined at any time on any section of the sky. As soon as the tracking motor is switched on, long-time exposure can be started immediately. This does not even take 5 minutes ... The tracking is carried out by a precise stepper motor, which can be controlled by an easy digital setup on LCD screen. Low power consumption allows up to 20 hours of operation with just one battery charge or simply use the micro USB port for an unlimited power supply. Typically achievable exposure times with good tracking accuracy are: 16mm wide-angle lens: 5 minutes (300 sec.) , 100mm telephoto lens: 1 minute (60 sec.) FEATURES StarTracker Astronomical Photo Mount Kit Equatorial StarTracker Photo-MountAutomatic siderial tracking against the Earth rotation Different tracking speed setting possible Suitable for northern and southern henisphere Time lapse: from 15 minutes to 48 hours Ballhead with quick release saddle plate and 1/4'' Photo thread for Kamera mountingPhoto-Mount with 1/4'' threaded bolt for ballhead mounting Additional quick release coupling for ball head removal High precision stepper motor with helical gear for accurate tracking Clear LCD screen and easy setup menu Battery operation 4 x AA batteries or mico USB (optional acc.) Battery life: up to 20 hours Weight Photo-Mont: 0.63kgTransport weight incl. complete accessories: 3.6 kg Adjustment height mount with tripod: 80-155cm Tripod transport dimensions: 60x10x10cm; tripod weight: 2,1 kg Load capacity of Photo-Mount: up to 2.0kg/5.0kg (EQ/AZ) SCOPE OF DELIVERY BRESSER StarTracker astronomical Photo-Mount PM-100BRESSER Ballhead with quick release saddle plateBRESSER Polar Finder Scope for StarTracker PM-100BRESSER Micro Motion Head MH-100 (Polar-Wedge)BRESSER Tripod TP-100 DX with carry bag User manual

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Vixen Polar fine adjustment unit DX

€229.00*

Vixen POLARIE Multi Mounting Block

€159.00*

Vixen POLARIE U Polsucher PF-L II Set

€325.00*

Vixen POLARIE U Step-up Kit

POLARIE U accessory kit for increased load capacity of the POLARIE U Star TrackerWith this accessory set, you can maximise the performance and load capacity of the POLARIE U Star Tracker, enabling photography with telephoto lenses and smaller telescopes. The load capacity can be increased to up to 6.5 kg with an optional additional counterweight and to 3.5 kg with the included 1 kg counterweight.The PFL-II polar finder scope with three-star alignment ensures highly precise tracking when using a telephoto lens or telescope.All components can be fully dismantled quickly for convenient transport, e.g. on air travel. FEATURES Load capacity with supplied accessories: 3.5 kg Dimensions quick release panorama clamp: 61 x H: 32 mm, 210 g Dimensions double slide rail: 182 x 42 x 15 mm, 170 g Dimensions POLARIE U polar finder set: 47 x 55 x 115 mm, 229 g Dimensions additional counterweight rod: 23 x 135 mm, 330 g Dimensions counterweight 1kg : 80 x 65 x 60 mm Maximum load capacity with optional additional weight: up to 6.5 kgSCOPE OF DELIVERY Quick release panorama clamp Double slide rail POLARIE U polar finder set Counterweight rod 1-kg counterweight

€499.00*

Vixen Dovetail Slide Bar DD for POLARIE Star Tracker Astrophotography Mount

€105.00*