Nyx Tracker Motorized Barn-Door Star Mount

Model: Nyx Tracker (latest generation)
Type: Motorized single-axis barn-door tracker for celestial motion compensation
Dimensions: 145 × 90 × 35 mm (without ball head)
Weight: ~350 g (excluding ball head)
Maximum Payload: 3.25 kg (7 lbs) when properly balanced
Recommended Focal Lengths: < 50 mm for beginners, up to ~100 mm for experienced users
Tracking Accuracy / Periodic Error: < 115 arcseconds typical
Drive System: Stepper motor with microcontroller control and precision threaded-rod mechanism
Stepper Accuracy: ±0.25 % relative to sidereal rate
Maximum Continuous Tracking Time: ~1.5 hours before mechanical reset (“home” position)
Power Input: USB-C 5 V (compatible with standard power banks or wall adapters)
Battery Life: ~10 hours with a 5,000 mAh power bank
Alignment System: Built-in green laser for polar alignment (±0.2° accuracy)
Materials: High-strength 3D-printed PETG polymer chassis with integrated drive system
Hemisphere Versions: Available in both Northern and Southern Hemisphere configurations
Use Case: Portable and lightweight star tracker for DSLR, mirrorless, or small astro cameras; ideal for travel astrophotography or quick Milky Way sessions
Condition: Excellent — never been used!