Star tracker mount
AstronomyA motorized mount that follows the sky so stars stay points in long exposures.
- Approx. cost
- $250–$700
- Weight
- 2–5 lb
- Used in
- 1 kit
Purpose
Track the Earth’s rotation for sharp, longer deep-sky exposures.
Used in kits
- Portable Astrophotography Kit
Hobby & Making
Alternatives
- Untracked wide shots— No mount needed; exposures limited before stars trail.
Maintenance notes
- Charge or fresh-battery it before a night out; keep the polar scope clean.
Buying considerations
- Accurate polar alignment is what makes tracking work — practice it.
- Payload rating must cover your camera and lens.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor