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The Mini-Tracker An Economic Imaging Platform |
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Comparison: Tracker III vs. Mini-Tracker The Mini-Tracker has the same basic features as the Tracker III except that it has a removable View Port that interchanges with the camera, it has a significantly shorter back-focus, and is lighter. |
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| Tracker III | Mini-Tracker | |
| Minimum Back-focus | 3.85 in. (99 mm) | 2.75 in. (70 mm) |
| Weight | 14 oz. (470 gr) | 11 oz. (300 gr) |
| XY-Guide Star Control | yes | yes |
| Guide Port - Off-Axis Guiding | yes | yes |
| Guide Port - Helical Focusing | yes | yes |
| View Port | yes | Optional |
| View Port - Helical Focusing | yes | yes |
| Quick-Disconnect, Interchangeable Adapters | yes | yes |
| Internal f/6.5 Focal Reducers | yes | yes |
| Specifications | |
| Weight = 11 oz. (300g) includes AT2M, and ACRM adapters (set up for an SLR) | |
| Minimum Back-Focus = 2.75 in. (70 mm) | |
| Body Diameter = 3.5 in (89mm) cylindrical portion only | |
| Max Radius = 3.6 in. typ. (91mm) excludes eyepieces | |
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Materials/Construction: Machined, Lightweight, high impact formulation of PVC. Rugged 1/4 inch wall |
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