Released in April 2015. *The micro-adjustment mount, ball head, camera, and tripod are sold separately. A polar axis telescope and brightfield illumination device, essential for a portable equatorial mount, are included as standard. In addition to the Stellar Mode typically used for astrophotography, there are a total of four tracking modes. Built-in interval timer shooting function / [SkyMemo SBK] SkyMemo SBK, released in April 2015. A polar axis telescope and brightfield illumination device, essential for a portable equatorial mount, are included as standard, allowing you to start tracking photography with simple setup. A built-in polar axis telescope allows for precise polar axis alignment. Selectable tracking modes: In addition to the Stellar Mode typically used for astrophotography, there are a total of four tracking modes. Effective for non-stellar photography (such as the moon). Starry sky photography compatible: A 0.5x speed tracking mode is included for astrophotography, capturing both the ground scenery and the starry sky in the same frame. The slow-moving tracking function prevents the ground scenery from shifting, resulting in beautiful photos.
By connecting the SkyMemo S with an interval timer shooting function to an SLR camera using a separately sold shutter cable, the shutter will continue to release at regular intervals. You can take interval shots while tracking.
The most important thing when shooting with an equatorial mount with a built-in polar axis telescope is setting the polar axis. The SkyMemo S comes standard with a polar axis telescope, allowing for accurate polar axis alignment. It also comes standard with a bright field illumination device to support polar axis alignment.
Convenient power supply: AA alkaline batteries. The power supply is four AA alkaline batteries (sold separately). Continuous use is possible for approximately 72 hours. (Temperature 20°C, sidereal time operation, alkaline batteries, continuous use time is an estimate) ■ Specifications ■

Tracking Rate (Tracking Mode): Star/Sun/Moon/0.5x/2x (180° driving range)/6x (180° driving range)/12x (180° driving range) Interval Timer* (TIMELAPSE mode/Normal mode): Star (50s/100s)/Sun (7s/14s)/Moon (10s/20s)/0.5x (15s/30s)/2x (3s/6s)/6x (2s/4s)/12x (1s/2s) (*Shutter cable sold separately required.) Maximum Load Weight (Approx.): 5kg (including parts and weights) Worm Wheel: 144 pieces (86mm diameter) Aluminum alloy Worm Gear: 13mm diameter High-strength brass Motor: DC with built-in encoder Servo motor (right ascension axis only) Polar axis telescope: Date and time setting one-star system with precession correction scale (2012-2032) The southern sky uses the four stars of Acusa Actual field of view 7 degrees Autoguide terminal: RJ-12 6-pin (ST-4 Type) Power supply (recommended): Four AA alkaline batteries (sold separately) Continuous use time (approx.): 72 hours (temperature of 20°C, sidereal time operation, alkaline batteries and interval timer not used) Body size: 173.5 x 113.3 x 96 mm Weight (approx.): 1 kg Tripod mounting screw: U3/8 camera female screw (U1/4 conversion adapter included) Short plate: SkyExplorer compatible U3/8 camera male screw Brightfield illumination device: ON/OFF switch, brightness adjustable Accessories: Brightfield illumination device (CR2032) x 1, short plate (with U3/8 screw) □ * Micro-adjustment mount, free-standing head, camera, and tripod are sold separately. Manufacturer's warranty period: 1 year