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StellarMate Pro Astrophotography Controller - 8GB Memory/128GB Storage

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SKU: IKA-850-128GB
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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.