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product_id: 119595332
title: "Star Adventurer Mini (SAM)"
brand: "skywatcher"
price: "RM3691"
currency: MYR
in_stock: null
url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/119595332-star-adventurer-mini-sam
store_origin: MY
region: Malaysia
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# Time-lapse ready Portable tracking Ball-head compatible Star Adventurer Mini (SAM)

**Brand:** skywatcher
**Price:** RM3691
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Elevate Your Night Sky Photography!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) by skywatcher
- **How much does it cost?** RM3691 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- skywatcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted skywatcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Capture the Cosmos:** Experience the Milky Way like never before!
- • **Compact & Portable:** Take your night sky adventures anywhere with ease.
- • **Wide-Field Wonders:** Perfect for breathtaking astrophotography and time-lapse.
- • **Seamless Integration:** Easily attach any ball head for ultimate versatility.
- • **User-Friendly Design:** Designed for both amateurs and pros to create stunning visuals.

## Overview

The Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Mini is a motorized DSLR night sky tracking mount designed for capturing stunning details of celestial events. Its portable design allows for easy transport, while the included ball-head adapter ensures compatibility with various photographic setups. Ideal for wide-field astrophotography and time-lapse videos, this innovative platform is perfect for both budding astronomers and seasoned photographers.

## Description

Sky Watcher Star Adventurer Mini – Motorized DSLR Night Sky Tracking Mount For Nightscapes, Time-lapse, and Panoramas

## Features

- PORTABLE NIGHTSCAPE TRACKING PLATFORM: Motorized portable nightscape tracking platform perfect for capturing incredible detail of the Milky Way, eclipses and other astronomical objects.
- ATTACH ANY BALL HEAD: Easily mount any ball-head using the included ball-head adapter.
- WIDE-FIELD ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY: The unique, modular design allows for integration with existing photographic tripods. Wide-field astrophotography as well as time lapse video are all possible with the Star Adventurer Mini (Sam).
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073WZFFPN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #798 in Tripod Heads #1,713 in Complete Tripod Units |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars (129) |
| Date First Available | July 13, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Item model number | S20580 |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky Watcher
- **Model name:** Star Adventurer mini
- **Eye piece lens description:** Plössl
- **Telescope mount description:** Equatorial Tracking Mount
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Power source:** Solar Powered
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Item weight:** 680 g
- **Compatible devices:** Camera
- **Lens coating description:** StarBright XLT

## Images

![Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5140BtSM-cL.jpg)
![Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hO+tZ-KrL.jpg)
![Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HNw6yTLoL.jpg)
![Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fQrZMT08L.jpg)
![Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ifgqilsGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do i need an additional "mounting plate" aside from the 1 shipped with the sw sam and 1 with sa base i've ordered to attach it to the sa base s20530?**
A: You can mount a camera directly to the SAM, but I recommend purchasing the Star Adventurer Dec Bracket (S20560). The Dec Bracket allows you to mount a camera without it blocking the polar alignment scope. The "mounting plate" (i.e., the Ball Head Adapter) that is shipped with the SAM blocks the scope.

**Q: Is the mini not good enough for astrophotography of nebulae and galaxies with a dslr?**
A: The Mini is every bit as good as the standard Star Adventurer for astrophotography. Both models were designed specifically for astrophotography. The only difference is payload capacity. The standard holds 11 pounds while the Mini holds 7 pounds. The Mini is small and more portable, but sacrifices payload capacity for the smaller footprint.

**Q: I have a nikon d3500. Do i need a special cable to make these work togerher?**
A: No, you can just put it in Star mode and just let it track.
And run all the photography from the camera.

**Q: Can this be used to track the Sun for the upcoming solar eclipse in 2024?**
A: This tracker does have a solar tracking rate option over WiFi via the phone App.  With a reasonably-accurate daytime polar alignment, it will be possible to keep the sun in the frame of a telephoto lens for the length of the eclipse, though slight adjustments may be needed for framing.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini – Motorized DSLR Night Sky Tracking Mount For Nightscapes, Time-lapse, and Panoramas
- SkyWatcher S20560 Star Adventurer Dec Bracket, Telescope Accessory, Black, Single
- Sky-Watcher S20540 Star Adventurer Counter Weight Kit, Telescope Accessory, Black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*