Fornax 10 LighTrack II

The Fornax 10 LightTrack II

We really, really like these! Probably the best portable tracker on the market, out of the box. Friction Drive with performance that matches the very best oberservatory class mounts, but in a mere 1.3kg format. With a payload of 6kg, or 12kg with the FMC100 counterweight kit of course, the 108min runtime provides you with an ideal platform for astrophotography on-the-go.

It's the modern successor to the venerated AstroTrac TT320X-AG  - Dave

The peak-to-peak unguided tracking error of the LighTrack is around 2 arcseconds, and sometimes it gets as low as 1 arc seconds peak-to-peak. This is a significantly lower value than most competing products feature and is comparable to tracking precision of very serious, observatory level heavy-duty telescope mounts, like a Paramount.

All LighTrack units are individually calibrated at the factory, so you do not have to worry about the tracking rate. Measuring and adjusting the tracking rate is not an issue anymore, since this unit runs at just the right speed to prevent your images trailing.

The LighTrack provides you with optimum tracking accuracy due to strict production tolerances and it is guaranteed to stay reliable for years to come. At the heart of the LighTrack is the precision motor and friction drive that will track for 1 hour and 48 minutes. Once that's over, you can go back to start position within about 11 seconds. (bear in mind, obviously, you'll then have to find your object again...)

The Fornax 10 LighTrack Mark II can be powered by a 12V DC source with a center positive 2.1mm/5.5mm jack plug widely used for powering astronomy equipment, i.e. Celestron, Skywatcher telescopes, Astrotrac and other devices.

A 12V cigarette lighter-type adapter cable is included, but there are other ways of powering it as well, i.e. when you travel you might want to use a mains socket.


At first we started supplying it with a 12DC Mains Adapter (PSU), but as using mains power supply doesn't really make it mobile, we decided that a car adapter cable is a better choice to include. A mains puwer supply adapter is available separately, but if you decide to buy one, it will be your responsibility to use it safely. These are usually designed for internal use, so when you use it outdoor, make sure that you use a socket (or extension) that provides RCD protection. Stand alone RCD masterplugs are also available from various suppliers, so for your maximum safety we would recommend to use one of those between the extension (if you use an extension) and the property's mains supply.

The Fornax 10 is also compatible with our 12V AC Adapters, 12V power tanks from Celestron and Skywatcher and with the Astrotrac Battery Holder.

A polarscope adapter ring that allows to use a Skywatcher EQ5 polar scope is included for free. The EQ5 Polarscope (model 20117) is available separately. 

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Fornax 10 LighTrack Mark II
Polarscope adapter ring
12V car adapter cable