For a telescope under 11 pounds, the mount is fine. It seems solid enough for a small telescope. But what were they thinking when they designed the Android smartphone app that steers it? Awful. And no documentation!
The mount is close to useless without the app. And the app is clunky. I have difficulty getting it to notice when I have targeted my one-star alignment. Other times, it recognizes the first star, but then swings to an empty part of the sky for my second star. Am I doing it wrong? Probably. But how do I know without the documentation?
Software designers: go back to buttons with words. The icons are too tiny, and they don't mean to me what you think they mean. I'm not sure if the tiny pictures are notifications, controls, or decorations. User interface design is not about entertaining yourself with Photoshop, it's about usability. Your users are twice your age, and our eyesight sucks, especially in the dark.
The wifi connection is clunky, and having shut off my cellular connection (and remember to turn it back on) is a complete pain in the butt.
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Sky-Watcher AZ-GTI – Portable Computerized GoTo Alt
Perfect for any Situation:
Sky-Watcher’s AZ-GTi is the perfect tracking platform for those seeking a compact travel mount capable of both Alt-Az Go-To alignment and video timelapse. Boasting a payload capacity of 11lbs, this modular AZ mount can support anything from a small Maksutov or refractor, to a mid-sized DSLR for timelapse photography. Weighing just 8.6 lbs, the AZ-GTi is the ideal travel mount, easily fitting in carry-on luggage and perfect for grab-and-go situations.
Revolutionary WiFi Control:
The AZ-GTi is one of the first Sky-Watcher products featuring built in WiFi control. Once connected to the mount, use Sky-Watcher’s SynScan Pro app to align the mount for celestial tracking or the SynScan PTZ app for timelapse photography.
Easy Integration with any Tripod:
The AZ-GTi includes an adjustable aluminium tripod with built in pier extension. The mount can attach to a tripod using a 3.8”-16 thread and includes an adapter for ¼”-20 thread sizes, making it capable of mounting to nearly any tripod.
Automatic Shutter Release Control:
No need for an intervelometer timer with the AZ-GTi! With a 60-second preset exposure setting, the AZ-GTi can trigger a DSLR using the auxiliary shutter release cable. Once the camera is plugged into the mount and a shot is fired, it will continually shoot 60 second exposures until the cable is removed.
Available in three configurations:
Whether it's the mount-only, with a 102mm Maksutov OTA, or with a 127mm OTA the AZ-GTi delivers the perfect grab-and-go system for the astronomer that’s on the move.
Features:
- Multi-purpose alt-azimuth mount
- Adjustable height aluminum tripod with 1.25” legs
- 11 pound payload capacity
- SynScan Go To telescope mount with 42,900 object+ database
- Built-in WiFi
- Controlled with SynScan Pro app for iOS and Android
- Freedom Find dual encoder technology
- DC operation (batteries not included)
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
Edit 7/21/20:
I do have a gripe with the leg locks. I do not like the twist locks and would rather have T bolts like on other tripods I own. Also one of my legs is loose and twists freely in its mount. This is especially annoying when tightening or loosening the twist locks
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Great little mount
By Peter on July 17, 2020
This mount has done wonders for my planetary and lunar images even though it is only AZ. With an easy 2 star north alignment this scope does well to track objects across the sky. I’ve have had it be off a little when going to an object but after centering the object it’ll keep it there. Probably user error when off. While tracking comet C/2020 NEOWISE i was able to take 5sec exposures with my phone without blurring. Even my Jupiter images have improved. The SynScan app can be finicky and crashes sometimes. I’m not sure of that is due to me switching back and forth to it while I image with my phone. I’ve paired this mount with an Evostar 80ED and an ES 127 mak and it has performed admirably with both while having a iPhone 11 Pro and NeXYZ adapter attached. Just make sure you compensate for weight/balance. It’s a lightweight mount but definitely handles what it says it will. I may try to attach it to a heavier tripod. I’ll attach images taken while using this mount. Jupiter with a 3x barlow, ZWO asi120mc-s and NEOWISE with an iPhone 11 Pro through an Evostar 80ED and 25mm epBy Peter on July 17, 2020
Edit 7/21/20:
I do have a gripe with the leg locks. I do not like the twist locks and would rather have T bolts like on other tripods I own. Also one of my legs is loose and twists freely in its mount. This is especially annoying when tightening or loosening the twist locks
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020
Overall it makes using the telescope a lot easier and more enjoyable. It comes with a tripod. You can use an AC DC adapter to plug the motor into the wall so you don't need to use all those double A batteries. The free app downloaded from Android or Apple is all you need to operate the device from your phone.
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Makes using telescope a lot easier.
By Dave on March 21, 2020
This sky watcher device really helps increase the enjoyment of my new telescope. It was very useful for locating and tracking planets and stars without all the work of moving the telescope by hand. It takes a little while to get used to it. And there are some items that are not as described in the materials. But they are not a big deal. You will need to update the firmware. Which is a little difficult but it can be done once you download the correct files.By Dave on March 21, 2020
Overall it makes using the telescope a lot easier and more enjoyable. It comes with a tripod. You can use an AC DC adapter to plug the motor into the wall so you don't need to use all those double A batteries. The free app downloaded from Android or Apple is all you need to operate the device from your phone.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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