Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo altazimuth mount with 42,900-object database

Computerised altazimuth GoTo mount

The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi is a computerised altazimuth mount that automatically locates and tracks over 42,900 celestial objects. It weighs 8.6 pounds and ships with an adjustable aluminium tripod and accessory tray to reduce vibration. Built-in Wi-Fi enables wireless control from a smartphone or tablet using the free SynScan app. The package suits visual observers and entry-level imagers who want a quick, portable setup.

Best for grab-and-go observers.

Astronomers who move between dark-sky sites will appreciate the light weight and fast alignment routine. The altazimuth design introduces field rotation, so deep-sky photographers planning exposures longer than a few minutes should consider an equatorial platform instead. Visual users and planetary imagers gain full GoTo convenience without the bulk of a German equatorial mount.

42,900-object database with Wi-Fi control

The onboard database contains more than 42,900 targets drawn from the Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC and SAO catalogues plus user-defined entries. Alignment-free solar tracking and selectable sidereal, lunar and solar rates keep the chosen object centred. Wireless operation removes the need for a hand controller cable, simplifying setup in the dark.