StellarMate X Astrophotography Controller - 8GB Memory/128GB Storage
Stellarmate X - Plug & Play Multi-Platform Astrophotography Controller
The Stellarmate X from Ikarus Technologies is a powerful command center for a wide range of astronomy equipment, allowing everything to work seamlessly to produce amazing results during and after your astrophotography sessions. Simply connect your mount, astronomy camera, DSLR, electronic focuser, filter wheel, etc. to Stellarmate X via USB or WiFi. Equipped with 128GB of Class 10 MicroSD storage, you will experience both high transfer speed and lots of storage for your images. Stellarmate is based on years of field research by both amateur and professional astronomers from around the world.
StellarMate X is quiet with no moving parts, and uses passive cooling technology for noiseless, dust-free operation. It is four times faster than its predecessor StellarMate Plus and comes with double the storage and memory capacity enabling fast and seamless control for the most demanding and high-resolution astro cameras. The StellarMate X module has four (4) USB 3.0 ports, dual band WiFi with Auto HotSpot, as well a Gigabit Ethernet. You can use the accompanying astrophotography tool, Ekos, on Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems, and the Stellarmate X app is available for both Android and iOS so that you can automate your astro-imaging workflow from your smartphone or tablet. It is powered by Linux, the same OS that powers professional observatories, and it supports more than 15 clients, including SkyCharts, PHD2 and PixInsight.
Stellarmate X 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 Windows, Mac or Linux computer or your smartphone or tablet? Stellarmate X 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 X and control them from anywhere at any time! Check out just some of the features of the amazing Stellarmate X below:
Expansive Compatibility
The StellarMate X is made with versatility in mind. This astrophotography control unit can support cameras, mounts, filter wheels, electronic focusers, and other accessories from a variety of different manufacturers. This means you can customize your set up to meet your exact needs, no matter the manufacturer, and still use your StellarMate X Astrophotography controller! It is suggested that you purchase the StellarMate Universal Vixen/Losmandy Clamp (sold separately). Additionally, depending on your mount, you may need to purchase an additional cable to connect the mount to the StellarMate X, though mounts connected over WiFi or USB usually do not require any special cables. The table to the left indicates the Ikarus cable number that corresponds with the supported mounts.
Controlling Your StellarMate X
Not only can you use the StellarMate app (compatible with iOS and Andriod) to operate the controller, but StellarMate has designed the X version with smart WiFi connections! As long as you are near enough to connect to your own WiFi network, StellarMate X will utilize that connection, but once you are away from your WiFi, StellarMate X automatically switches to HotSpot mode and uses it's own dual-band WiFi so you never lose connectivity! If you prefer, you can also connect to your LAN via Ethernet or remotely control the astrophotography control unit from your laptop! The default StellarMate OS password is smate, and the default StellarMate WiFi HotSpot password is stellar@mate.
Comprehensive Suite of Features!
The StellarMate X control unit includes many features to assist you in your astrophotography endeavors. Some of these features include polar align assist, framing assist, GoTo, focusing, algorithms, and live stacking. The live stacking feature, for example, aids in obtaining spectacular astroimages by allowing fine details to appear as you receive more frames and increase the signal-to-noise ratio. The framing assistant will automatically center and rotate your field of view to match your chosen orientation. So, you get in your camera what you see in the app! You can explore a tailored list of targets based on your time and location. One click and the GoTo function will center the target in your camera with sub-arcsecond accuracy. The StellarMate X uses passive cooling technology and has thermal dissipation to prevent overheating. There is no fan noise, providing a silent and dust free operation.
Extensive Instruction Manual
The StellarMate X comes with a 263-page manual that contains a comprehensive break down on the control unit. From detailing the components included with your purchase, to the set up, to the ports, this manual contains everything you need to use your StellarMate X. The manual also includes information on Ekos and EkosLive and how to use it on your Windows, MacOS, or Linux computer. While you will receive a physical Quick Start Guide in the SM X box, you can download the full manual by clicking the link above or navigating to the "Product Attachments" tab on this page.