--- product_id: 16043192 title: "Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack" brand: "sky-watcher" price: "2094.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: null reviews_count: 11 category: "Sky Watcher" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/16043192-star-adventurer-2i-astro-pack store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 72h portable power 11 lb payload capacity rugged brass & aluminum gears Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack **Brand:** sky-watcher **Price:** 2094.72 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Capture the cosmos like a pro β€” don’t just watch the stars, track them! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack by sky-watcher - **How much does it cost?** 2094.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/16043192-star-adventurer-2i-astro-pack) ## Best For - sky-watcher enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sky-watcher brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ultimate Portability:** Weighing just 2.4 lbs, this compact powerhouse fits seamlessly into your camera bag for astrophotography anywhere. - β€’ **Power Through the Night:** Built-in AA battery compartment offers up to 72 hours of mobile power, plus USB input for flexible charging. - β€’ **Seamless DSLR Compatibility:** Supports most DSLR cameras up to 11 lbs, enabling professional-grade wide-field astrophotography and panoramas. - β€’ **Effortless Celestial Tracking:** Motorized precision gears deliver smooth, accurate night sky tracking for flawless long exposures. - β€’ **Precision Alignment Made Simple:** Illuminated polar finderscope and modular design ensure quick, accurate Polaris alignment to capture stunning nightscapes. ## Overview The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack is a lightweight, motorized night sky tracking platform designed for DSLR astrophotography. Featuring rugged brass and aluminum gears, it supports cameras up to 11 lbs and offers up to 72 hours of battery life with built-in AA power and USB charging. Its illuminated polar finderscope and modular design enable precise alignment and versatile use with existing tripods, making it an essential tool for capturing breathtaking Milky Way shots, eclipses, time-lapses, and panoramas on the go. ## Description Whether you’re looking for a tracking platform to capture wide-field images of the Milky Way, or seeking a compact travel mount, the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer is a necessity for photographers of every skill level. This high-precision, portable celestial tracking platform can transform almost any tripod into a powerful astrophotography tool, assisting photographers with long exposures of the night sky. It's small size and light weight (only 2.4 pounds) make it incredibly portable, while it’s sturdy, all-metal gears give it a hefty 11-pound payload capacity. The Star Adventurer breaks from the mold of traditional telescope mounts with an abundance of add-on accessories to complement wide-field astrophotography, as well as conventional visual astronomy. When paired with the included Dec bracket and counterweight, the tracking platform is transformed into a powerful astronomy mount Ideal for small telescopes and cameras alike. Optional accessories are available, including counterweight kit, latitude (EQ) base, and ball head adapter. Review: Great Mount for Astrophotography - This mount performs exactly as advertised. I took it out for the first time a couple of weeks ago in Maupin, Oregon. I'm attaching a couple of images, so you can see what's possible with this mount. As I said, this was my first time. The first image is of Andromeda, and its two companions. The second image is of the Milky Way, with the galactic center in Sagittarius in the lower left, and Cygnus in the upper right. The North American nebula is visible as a pink patch in Cygnus. Note that there are no star trails in the images. Equipment used: SkyWatcher Star Adventurer Photo Package Equatorial Wedge (Recommended. This makes polar alignment MUCH easier.) Counterweight Kit (Recommended, especially when using heavier cameras and lenses.) Canon 6D 70-200mm IS USM L lens (for Andromeda at 200mm) 24-105mm IS USM L lens (for the Milky Way at 24mm) Imaging: 10 images each @ 30sec with ISO 1600 @ 38 deg F. Periodically, and after a few minutes, I noticed I started to get some star trails, so I re-aligned to Polaris between image sets as needed. Processing: I followed the workflow with image stacking as described on the LonelySpeck web site. I'm still learning how to optimize the images. [...] I attached images to show different configurations with the SkyWatcher. The ball mount option makes it easier to compose wide-angle shots. You don't need expensive camera equipment to take great photos with the SkyWatcher. However, I do recommend using a camera with manual settings that can take raw images. To help me align the camera to the parts of the sky I wanted to shoot, I used an Xtend-a-Sightβ„’ Plus II bracket which attaches to the flash shoe on your camera, and allows you to add a reflex site (purchased separately). [...] I used a Sight Mark Sure Shot Reflex Sight, but any sight capable of attaching to a weaver-style rail should work. This setup makes sighting in dark skies much easier than just pointing and hoping for the best. I still took a couple of test shots to fine-tune object centering. https://www.desertcart.com/Sightmark-Sure-Shot-Reflex-Sight/dp/B004TDQDF0 The sight is attached to my camera in one photo. I attached a close up image of the Xtend-a Sight with the reflex site. One final thing to note. There are 2 ways to align to polaris through the polar scope. Both ways work. One method is a bit complicated, and is described in the product manual. When done correctly, this should result in accurate alignment. The other method is easier. With the reticle positioned with 0 at the top, and 6 at the bottom (see image), you just simply you place polaris in the correct position on the reticle. The correct position of Polaris can be determined using an iPhone or Android app. The easy method will work, but it can be prone to misalignment. I used the easy method when I took my images, so that may be the reason why I had to re-align periodically. Review: Totally worth it - This device is well worth the money. I will say it's not completely for the faint of heart. There is some configuration required. It's not just an "attach your camera and shoot" device. You first need to make sure your device is calibrated correctly from the factory. Checking the calibration requires pointing to a distant object in the daytime then rotating the axis manually 90 degrees to see if the axis stays aligned. What I found was the manual rotation is what introduced play into the system. So I had to do it 5 or 6 times before I realized it was as calibrated enough for my taste. The reality is you will not likely get to a 90 degree rotation in the field because it rotates so slowly. If you do need to calibrate it requires a .5 mm Allen wrench (not included). Regarding the tripod, you do want one that is very stable. I read that many times but until I set it up I didn't truly realize what it meant. It's not really about wind per say. It's more about how much play your tripod has. Meaning if you were to put downward pressure on the tripod, would it flex? Millimeter adjustments matter with this thing. It is extremely delicate. Even when turning the device on you can accidentally tweak your Polaris alignment. I do not think any photography tripod will truly qualify. Now I must admit, I do not have a very stable tripod, but I was extremely careful. I mounted the legs at a steep angle so downward pressure due to weight did not give vertical play. I did also purchase a leveling mount to place between tripod and sky watcher gear. You need to have the kit level to the ground. I think this is very important. Trying to level your tripod using the legs would be a nightmare. I bought the Astro package even though I use a dslr. I made the right choice because I can mount my existing tripods ball head onto the L bracket no problem. It also makes it easier to align to Polaris because there is a slot in the L bracket that allows you to place the LED device which illuminates your Polaris scope. Then you do not have to add your camera after the alignment, which would surely tweak your setup and give you bad results. So I would say, only buy the Astro package. Before you align to Polaris, you want to roughly level your gear, and roughly point towards Polaris. Then mount your camera to the L bracket using the ballhead and point it to your desired destination and tighten the clutch. You can point the camera in any direction you wish. It doesn't need to face polaris. It can point anywhere and this device will work. If this is your first run I'd highly recommend a wide angle lens. That way, even if your alignment is not perfect you will still get acceptable results. Next change your iso, aperture, focus, wb, and shutter to like 30 secs and snap a shot using a timer then check the rough results. If you are happy, attach your shutter control cable from your SA to your camera (you need to buy this), take camera off the timer, set your camera to bulb mode, proceed to leveling your tripod perfectly, then do the Polaris alignment. There are 2 ways to align Polaris. Easy way and hard way. Using the easy way I got stellar results :) it requires an app. I used the Android app Polar finder and set the recticle to the star adventurer setting to mimic the layout. It tells you where Polaris should be located in your scope. But to locate Polaris use Google sky map. When aligning it helps to have a green laser pointer and point to Polaris then look through the scope and verify. You will see the laser in your scope. Also make sure the cross hairs are pointed straight 90 degrees, not at an angle. Once aligned perfectly with a leveled rig make sure to your hemisphere N or S is set then turn the dial to the star. The tracker will then control your shutter at a default 140 seconds. The first night I forgot to focus correctly. The second night I got a milky way picture that was absolutely stunning. The attached picture was taken with a Canon t5i, with Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, 800iso and F3.5 @140 second exposure. 20 separate of these images were stacked to eliminate noise. ## Features - PORTABLE NIGHTSCAPE TRACKING PLATFORM: Motorized portable tracking platform perfect for capturing incredible detail of the Milky Way, eclipses and other astronomical objects - WIDE-FIELD ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY: The unique, modular design allows for integration with existing photographic tripods. Wide-field astrophotography as well as time-laps video and telescopic use are all possible with the Star Adventurer. - BUILT-IN ILLUMINATED POLAR FINDERSCOPE: The included illuminated polar finderscope allows for easy and accurate alignment with Polaris. - RUGGED BRASS AND ALUMINUM GEARS: Using rugged brass and aluminum gears provide smooth, motorized, night sky tracking for easy, portable nightscape and eclipse photography. - BUILT-IN AA BATTERY COMPARTMENT: The built-in AA battery compartment provides reliable mobile power for up to 72 hours, and an additional 5v mini-USB input allows for external power source using a cell phone charger or other device. - LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE: Weighing just 2.4 lbs, the Star Adventurer is lightweight and portable enough to pack in a camera bag or backpack for astrophotography on the go. - SUPPORTS MOST DSLR CAMERA: 11 pound payload capacity. Clutch-Slip ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00Z4HVOVS | | Best Sellers Rank | #553,813 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #456 in Hunting Night Vision #6,058 in Camera Mounts & Clamps | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (213) | | Date First Available | May 21, 2015 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2.4 pounds | | Item model number | S20510 | | Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher | | Product Dimensions | 25 x 18 x 11 inches | ## Images ![Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZCHy4unHL.jpg) ![Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l2WsrhxCL.jpg) ![Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ea-QefZAS.jpg) ![Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FV3Sh7t4L.jpg) ![Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NMadIXQeL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: If this device needs to be calibrated to the north star how would it be used to track the sun, say for the recent solar eclipse?** A: If have a phone with the correct sensors, you can place it in the wedge using a cell phone holder and find north using one of the sky apps. Camera needs gps and magnetic sensors. It's not perfect, but will follow the sun for quite some time, I make periodic fixes by changing speed or using the manual position control. The longer the focal length of the lens used, the bigger the solar image and the more adjustments are needed. Setting up the night before is great if you have the chance, not true for any group I have ever been with. **Q: Should i get this or the ioptron sky tracker?** A: I'm THRILLED with the Sky-Watcher. Offers better payload capacity and it's a solid design for its size. I use it with the counter weights and have put a Canon 7DmkII with battery grip and a 400mm lens---have great results with long-exposure tracking shots. I also own the iOptron, but I couldn't get a proper alignment with it my first try and wasn't really impressed with its design by comparison. It's collecting dust, but I don't have the desire to use it, as I enjoy the Sky-Watcher so much. If you're not looking for heavy camera loads on a tracker, check out Polarie star tracker. That is hands-down the greatest tracker for ease of use and portability. Clear skies! **Q: What the difference between the astro and the photo package?** A: the astro package has the declination bracket where you can attach a small telescope. The photo package comes with an generic ball head adapter to attach a camera. **Q: What items are included in this package?** A: The main unit, a detachable lighted Polaris alignment finder and telescope mount. Still needed to function as a astrophoto unit is the equatorial base, counterweight and ball head mount. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Mount for Astrophotography *by S***Y on September 19, 2016* This mount performs exactly as advertised. I took it out for the first time a couple of weeks ago in Maupin, Oregon. I'm attaching a couple of images, so you can see what's possible with this mount. As I said, this was my first time. The first image is of Andromeda, and its two companions. The second image is of the Milky Way, with the galactic center in Sagittarius in the lower left, and Cygnus in the upper right. The North American nebula is visible as a pink patch in Cygnus. Note that there are no star trails in the images. Equipment used: SkyWatcher Star Adventurer Photo Package Equatorial Wedge (Recommended. This makes polar alignment MUCH easier.) Counterweight Kit (Recommended, especially when using heavier cameras and lenses.) Canon 6D 70-200mm IS USM L lens (for Andromeda at 200mm) 24-105mm IS USM L lens (for the Milky Way at 24mm) Imaging: 10 images each @ 30sec with ISO 1600 @ 38 deg F. Periodically, and after a few minutes, I noticed I started to get some star trails, so I re-aligned to Polaris between image sets as needed. Processing: I followed the workflow with image stacking as described on the LonelySpeck web site. I'm still learning how to optimize the images. [...] I attached images to show different configurations with the SkyWatcher. The ball mount option makes it easier to compose wide-angle shots. You don't need expensive camera equipment to take great photos with the SkyWatcher. However, I do recommend using a camera with manual settings that can take raw images. To help me align the camera to the parts of the sky I wanted to shoot, I used an Xtend-a-Sightβ„’ Plus II bracket which attaches to the flash shoe on your camera, and allows you to add a reflex site (purchased separately). [...] I used a Sight Mark Sure Shot Reflex Sight, but any sight capable of attaching to a weaver-style rail should work. This setup makes sighting in dark skies much easier than just pointing and hoping for the best. I still took a couple of test shots to fine-tune object centering. https://www.amazon.com/Sightmark-Sure-Shot-Reflex-Sight/dp/B004TDQDF0 The sight is attached to my camera in one photo. I attached a close up image of the Xtend-a Sight with the reflex site. One final thing to note. There are 2 ways to align to polaris through the polar scope. Both ways work. One method is a bit complicated, and is described in the product manual. When done correctly, this should result in accurate alignment. The other method is easier. With the reticle positioned with 0 at the top, and 6 at the bottom (see image), you just simply you place polaris in the correct position on the reticle. The correct position of Polaris can be determined using an iPhone or Android app. The easy method will work, but it can be prone to misalignment. I used the easy method when I took my images, so that may be the reason why I had to re-align periodically. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Totally worth it *by D***O on September 13, 2018* This device is well worth the money. I will say it's not completely for the faint of heart. There is some configuration required. It's not just an "attach your camera and shoot" device. You first need to make sure your device is calibrated correctly from the factory. Checking the calibration requires pointing to a distant object in the daytime then rotating the axis manually 90 degrees to see if the axis stays aligned. What I found was the manual rotation is what introduced play into the system. So I had to do it 5 or 6 times before I realized it was as calibrated enough for my taste. The reality is you will not likely get to a 90 degree rotation in the field because it rotates so slowly. If you do need to calibrate it requires a .5 mm Allen wrench (not included). Regarding the tripod, you do want one that is very stable. I read that many times but until I set it up I didn't truly realize what it meant. It's not really about wind per say. It's more about how much play your tripod has. Meaning if you were to put downward pressure on the tripod, would it flex? Millimeter adjustments matter with this thing. It is extremely delicate. Even when turning the device on you can accidentally tweak your Polaris alignment. I do not think any photography tripod will truly qualify. Now I must admit, I do not have a very stable tripod, but I was extremely careful. I mounted the legs at a steep angle so downward pressure due to weight did not give vertical play. I did also purchase a leveling mount to place between tripod and sky watcher gear. You need to have the kit level to the ground. I think this is very important. Trying to level your tripod using the legs would be a nightmare. I bought the Astro package even though I use a dslr. I made the right choice because I can mount my existing tripods ball head onto the L bracket no problem. It also makes it easier to align to Polaris because there is a slot in the L bracket that allows you to place the LED device which illuminates your Polaris scope. Then you do not have to add your camera after the alignment, which would surely tweak your setup and give you bad results. So I would say, only buy the Astro package. Before you align to Polaris, you want to roughly level your gear, and roughly point towards Polaris. Then mount your camera to the L bracket using the ballhead and point it to your desired destination and tighten the clutch. You can point the camera in any direction you wish. It doesn't need to face polaris. It can point anywhere and this device will work. If this is your first run I'd highly recommend a wide angle lens. That way, even if your alignment is not perfect you will still get acceptable results. Next change your iso, aperture, focus, wb, and shutter to like 30 secs and snap a shot using a timer then check the rough results. If you are happy, attach your shutter control cable from your SA to your camera (you need to buy this), take camera off the timer, set your camera to bulb mode, proceed to leveling your tripod perfectly, then do the Polaris alignment. There are 2 ways to align Polaris. Easy way and hard way. Using the easy way I got stellar results :) it requires an app. I used the Android app Polar finder and set the recticle to the star adventurer setting to mimic the layout. It tells you where Polaris should be located in your scope. But to locate Polaris use Google sky map. When aligning it helps to have a green laser pointer and point to Polaris then look through the scope and verify. You will see the laser in your scope. Also make sure the cross hairs are pointed straight 90 degrees, not at an angle. Once aligned perfectly with a leveled rig make sure to your hemisphere N or S is set then turn the dial to the star. The tracker will then control your shutter at a default 140 seconds. The first night I forgot to focus correctly. The second night I got a milky way picture that was absolutely stunning. The attached picture was taken with a Canon t5i, with Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, 800iso and F3.5 @140 second exposure. 20 separate of these images were stacked to eliminate noise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A decent tool for photographing solar eclipse *by T***N on March 25, 2024* The Star Watcher Star Adventurer 2i seems to be a decent tool for tracking heavenly objects. The instruction manual that came with it is not organized in a way that is easy to understand. It is published in the ENGLISH LANGUAGE but was created (or translated) by a person who lacked an understanding of how to convey the way one is to operate the device. It took a lot of trial and error to get the get the device to track the sun across the sky. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i Astro Pack – Motorized DSLR Night Sky Tracker for Portable Nightscapes, Time-Lapse, and Panoramas – Remote Camera Control – Long Exposure Imaging (S20510), Black - Sky-Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/16043192-star-adventurer-2i-astro-pack](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/16043192-star-adventurer-2i-astro-pack) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*