SmartStarTM-PR Computerized German Equatorial Mount and Tripod system provides superior performance and stability. Ideally suited for astrophotography, the PR is built with precision worm gears and high-caliber bearings for smooth celestial tracking. Our heavy-duty two-inch stainless steel tripod means your telescope and images will not be disturbed by any bump or windy night. The PR also includes a latitude scale for easier alignment and an optional polar finder scope.

SmartStarTM-PR is fully computerized with a database of 130,000 – the most of any GoTo system on the market. The GoToNovaTM Controller is more intuitive than its peers with menu categories better organized. It also has the largest LCD screen on the market with 8 lines of content compared with others that only have 2 lines. Using the easy-to-use hand controller, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.


SmartStarTM-PR is easy to balance on both axes by simply sliding the counterweights. This is very helpful when attaching a camera or other accessory. And the single contact support system allows the tube to move freely with your attached camera.


SmartStarTM-PR is universally compatible with all tubes using a dovetail connection making it useful for the hobbyist with multiple tubes. It also includes a Polar Finder scope essential for accurately aligning your PR.

·         German Equatorial Mount

·         Precision Engineered Worm Gear

·         9-speed Drive Motor

·         High-caliber Bearings & Shaft

·         130,000 object database with 256 user-defined objects

·         The largest LCD screen on the market with 8 lines and 21-characters Hand Control with backlit LED buttons.

·         Easily to Balance on Both Axes, in both RA and Dec, for smooth tracking

·         Clearance For Cameras and other accessories

·         AC connector (Optional DC adaptor available)

·         Strain relief power cord cable protection

·         Maximum payload: 35 lbs

·         HBX ports for GPS, Electronic Focuser, Autoguiding (with optional ST-4 convertor) and other auxiliary components

·         GPS-compatible with optional GPS Module (#8411)

·         2-inch heavy duty stainless steel tripod with heavy duty mount head

·         All metal supports-no plastic trays or joints

·         Solid construction joints

·         Maximum extended height – 50 inches

·         Folded height – 34 inches

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