StellarMate Pro Astrophotography Controller - 8GB Memory/128GB Storage
Power Your Equipment with the StellarMate Pro Astrophotography Controller!
Now with Double the Storage!
Instead of just 64GB, this StellarMate Pro Astrophotography Controller houses 128GB of internal storage!
The StellarMate Pro is an advanced observatory-class astrophotography controller powered by Open Source technology. This powerful astronomy command center from StellarMate is compatible with a wide selection of astronomy equipment. The StellarMate Pro (SM Pro) provides a complete astrophotography solution and comes preloaded with all of the software and drivers that you need to operate and power your astronomy gear.
The SM Pro offers comprehensive power distribution capabilities and includes a built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver for highly accurate location and time services which result in the reliable operations of your equipment, no matter where you are. Equipped with 256GB of eMMC storage and 8GB of memory, you will experience both high transfer speed and lots of storage for your images. The StellarMate is based on years of field research by both amateur and professional astronomers from around the world.
StellarMate Pro Provides Complete Control of the Imaging Process!
Are you looking for a way to control your camera, mount, filter wheel, electronic focuser or DSLR from your smartphone or tablet? StellarMate Pro offers complete control of everything from your observatory and dome to polar alignment, auto guiding, robotic operation, image processing and more. Just connect your equipment to StellarMate Pro and control them from anywhere at any time! Check out just some of the features of the amazing StellarMate Pro below:
Everything You Need, Powered by StellarMate OS
The
StellarMate Pro comes with everything you need to create stunning
astrophotos preinstalled! Powered by StellarMate's operating system this
WiFi camera control system brings you a fully-fledged astrophotography suite
with imaging, framing/ mosaic assist, polar alignment assist, planning, and
live stacking. You'll also have access to auto-guiding, digital planetarium,
and weather/ sky-quality forecasting features out of the box. Accessing the
desktop environment additionally gives you the ability to customize the
StellarMate Pro with your own Linux compatible software, making this a
powerful choice for those looking for simple and complex imaging solutions
alike!
Your Imaging System: Unlocked
With the StellarMate Pro
you can build your astrophotography system without constraints, thanks to an
incredible range of equipment compatibility! With support for the INDI
driver system, your compact command center can support a large variety of
devices and brands. The powerful INDI foundation is further enhanced with
tweaks and additional support programed by the by the StellarMate team. Not
only does this provide a solid experience, but also allows the StellarMate
Pro to connect to your DSLR/ mirrorless cameras in addition to dedicated
astro options. This gives you the freedom to choose the cameras, mounts,
electronic focus wheels, electronic focuser, rotator, and other supporting
gear that fits your goals and guidelines—not what fits your control
system!
Powerful Connectivity Capabilities
The body of the
StellarMate Pro includes several different connection ports so you can power
a wide variety of user-supplied accessories. It can power up to four 12V DC
devices, two 12V Dew Heaters, and one adjustable voltage output ranging from
3-9V. More specifically, the included ports are as follows: four 12VDC
Outputs, two dew heaters, one 3-9VDC variable voltage output, four USB3.0
ports, and two USB2.0 ports. There is a multi-purpose AUX port designed to
support environmental sensors and future accessories, including observatory
relay controls. With a dedicated stepper controller capable of commanding up
to NEMA 17 stepper motors, you can directly control many focuser stepper
motors.
Please Note: To power all connected devices, you will need a 12V @10A DC
regulated power supply (not included).
Control: Your Device, Your Way
Whether you want a
streamlined mobile interface or in-depth stationary command center,
StellarMate Pro has you covered! Available for iOS and Android, the
StellarMate app gives you access to your StellarMate Pro through a
high-level interface that gives you easy access to the power pre-installed
in the StellarMate OS. For laptop and desktop users StellarMate OS
additionally supports control via the Ekos Astrophotography Tool, bringing
sleek control to Windows, Mac OS, and Linux! Finally, this system supports
control through a desktop environment for a more hands-on approach;
accessible either through a monitor and keyboard & mouse or via the
included remote connection software!
Recommended Accessories
As mentioned above, you will need a 12V @ 10A DC regulated power supply.
This is not included, but you can purchase the
power supply
separately. It is also suggested that you purchase the
Ikarus Universal Losmandy/Vixen Adapter
and
StellarMate Pro Temperature and Humidity Sensor
separately to make integrating the StellarMate Pro into your
astrophotography system simpler and give you additional environmental
information insight for your electronic focusing and dew prevention support
systems. To enhance the positioning power of your device, StellarMate
additionally offers the
Pro Active GPS Antenna! This replaces the SM Pro's passive GPS antenna with an active option
which can overcome issues in pinpointing your location caused by
interference from some USB 3.0 devices and other sources.