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product_id: 48489289
title: "Polarie Star Tracker"
brand: "vixen"
price: "$3232497"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Vixen"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/48489289-polarie-star-tracker
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region: Colombia
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# Pin-sharp star tracking Ultra-compact & lightweight 2+ hours battery life Polarie Star Tracker

**Brand:** vixen
**Price:** $3232497
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Capture the cosmos like a pro—no star left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Polarie Star Tracker by vixen
- **How much does it cost?** $3232497 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/48489289-polarie-star-tracker)

## Best For

- vixen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Extended Battery Life:** Powered by 2 AA batteries, enjoy over 2 hours of uninterrupted star tracking magic.
- • **Elevate Your Nightscapes:** Capture breathtaking Milky Way and constellation shots with zero star trails.
- • **Travel-Ready Portability:** Weighing just 2.1 lbs, fits in your backpack for spontaneous night sky shoots anywhere.
- • **DSLR & Mirrorless Compatible:** Seamlessly pairs with your favorite camera for stunning wide-angle astrophotography.
- • **Effortless Celestial Precision:** Track stars flawlessly with simple setup—no astronomy degree needed.

## Overview

The Vixen Polarie Star Tracker is a compact, lightweight astrophotography mount designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It compensates for Earth's rotation to deliver sharp, trail-free images of stars, constellations, and the Milky Way. Easy to set up with built-in compass and latitude meter, it runs on two AA batteries for over two hours of tracking, making it perfect for travel and spontaneous night sky photography.

## Description

The Vixen Polarie is a specialist photographic accessory that allows you to take pin-sharp photos of stars and constellations. It is designed to follow the apparent motion of the stars caused by the earth's rotation, eliminating star trails.Using the Polarie to take wide field images of constellations, shooting stars as well the Milky Way is surprisingly straightforward.Polarie also enables you to photograph "starscapes" by adding a darkened landscape or silhouetted figure in the foreground of your frame.The Polarie can be set up in a few minutes even by those not familiar with the exact position of the celestial pole. Simply turn the Polarie in the direction of the pole star using the supplied compass as a guide, then use the built-in latitude meter and polar sight hole to align the mount.The Polarie is designed to work with camera lenses that take wide-angle images.The Polarie can operate for more than 2 hours on two AA-size batteries.It's compact size and minimal weight means you can take the Polarie anywhere to photograph the night sky.

Review: Excellent Product - I’ve only used this device for Widefield Astrophotography so can’t comment on Starscape, Lunar or Solar Tracking modes although I have no reason to doubt their effectiveness. Using the Polarie is really very simple and it comes with a twenty seven page manual. . The manual suggests exposure times based on lens aperture and separation in degrees from the celestial equator with an alignment error of two degrees. For more precise polar alignment allowing longer exposures with longer focal lengths the Polarie Polar Alignment Scope is required but the Polarie by itself is still a huge step up from a simple camera and tripod arrangement and the extra level of detail that can be captured is significant. I found it is much easier to use if the camera is the last item attached. Once the Polarie is aligned with Polaris I then attach the camera, point it at the target and take a few test shots before switching on the Polarie for longer exposures. As long as the Polarie is aligned and fastened down you can swivel the camera in any direction you like. You will, however, need a ball-head to connect the Polarie to your camera as the Polarie itself is connected to the tripod head. Tripod Head – Polarie – Ball Head - Camera On the recommendation that a special tripod isn’t required (I have a Velbon EF-51) I purchased the Polarie together with the Andoer Camera Tripod Ball Head Ballhead with Quick Release Plate ¼. The latter was advertised with the Polarie as being “frequently bought together” which suggests they are compatible. However, the Andover Ball Head has a 3/8" screw mount which doesn’t fit the camera mounting block on the Polarie which has a 1/4” thread screw - so I bought an adaptor screw as well and everything fits together very well. The Polarie works a treat and its elegant simplicity will appeal to even the most Luddite-minded; there is nothing difficult or technical in its operation whatsoever. You should check, however, the load weight does not exceed 4.4 lbs, and that your tripod can handle both the weight of the Polarie (1 lb 10 oz) as well as your camera and lens. The Polarie is small enough to go anywhere, but I like to observe and take pictures from my garden. Polaris, unfortunately, is hidden from the only completely level surface in my garden by a tree. I bought, therefore, the Quick Polaris Location Compass which attaches to the accessory shoe on top of the Polarie. The latitude setting and compass is superior to the Polarie’s in-built ones, allowing for magnetic declination and better tracking without having to squint through the polar sight hole. Some pictures are enclosed – all taken with a ‘cheap’ Canon 1300D.with sixty second exposures Any defects in picture quality are down to post-processing, and are not a reflection on the Polarie.
Review: Impressive mount with an outstanding tracking accuracy - This is one of the best engineered products I bought recently for astrophotography. Very well designed, great build quality and most importantly, it's an impressive with an outstanding tracking accuracy without needed a guider. I also owned the Meade Lx80 and now the NEQ6 from Skywatcher and I still prefer the Polarie. This thing is just really impressive, it is able to guide a small Takahashi fs-60 telescope, that is a very good performance. In 2-3 minutes I can pack a whole portable observatory in a backpack and can walk or cycle with a whole observatory with me! This is great mount to have for holidays, or when your main mount breaks down or you don't have the time or energy to spend 30 minutes setting up a full blown astrophotography kit. In fact this is becoming slowly my main astronomy kit. I've got few pictures of my setup posted on twitter under the @Polymorpion user name. Don't hesitate if performance is your concern.

## Features

- Easy to use astronomy photography DSLR accessory
- No astronomony experience required - simple to set up
- Great for star images and pictures of the Milky Way
- Lightweight and super compact so perfect for overseas travel
- Suitable for use with DSLR and compact system cameras

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0061I3EKI |
| Aperture Modes | f/1.2, f/2.8 |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 613 in Tripod Accessories |
| Brand | Vixen |
| Colour | Black and Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (179) |
| Date First Available | 5 May 2012 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | Polarie star tracker, Manual |
| Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Item model number | ES35505 |
| Maximum shutter speed | 30 seconds |
| Minimum shutter speed | 0.0001 seconds |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 32 x 23.2 x 16.2 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 1.19 Kilograms |
| Part number | FBA_75505 |
| Plug profile | Tripod |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 13.7 x 5.8 x 9.5 centimetres |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Aspect ratio:** 1:1
- **Brand:** Vixen
- **Compatible mountings:** Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X
- **Image stabilisation:** yes
- **Maximum aperture:** 1.2 f
- **Maximum shutter speed:** 30 seconds
- **Minimum shutter speed:** 0.0001 seconds
- **Model name:** X000091
- **Photo Sensor Size:** Full Frame (35mm)
- **Supported file format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

![Polarie Star Tracker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E4VAtzt5L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the maximum supported weight? for instance, would it be able to take a professional-level full frame dslr with a hefty 300+mm telephoto lens?**
A: The factory rated loading weight is 2kg but it will handle 3kg quite happily. The problem with a 300mm lens is the length rather than the weight - the longer the lens, the more torque applied to the mount and the higher the chance that the tracking will run too fast or too slow, depending on where the camera is pointing. We recommend around 200m maximum focal length but the Polarie is really designed to work with short focal length lenses for wide field photography.

**Q: Do you need to buy a special tripod for the Vixen Polarie?**
A: The Polarie has a standard tripod thread connection on it's base (1/4 inch Whitworth thread). You should look for a tripod that has a pan head with up/down and left/right adjustment. Ideally find one with a pan head with thumbwheel adjustments rather than a twist handle or pistol grip.

**Q: The andoer cam tripod ballhead that was advertised with the polarie doesn't fit (3/8" thread). can someone spell out what will fit, please?**
A: I bought adapters - Fomito 1/4" to 3/8" Convert Screw Adapter for Tripod,Monopod, Ballhead, Stand and Video light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CZTJ234?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

**Q: I may be being dumb here but...You attach a camera to it and attach it to a tripod? How? It only has 1 mount**
A: You attach the tripod to the base of the Polaris and set the tripod's head to the correct angle for the Pole Star. A second tripod head is the attached to the faceplace of the Polaris and the camera is then mounted on this. If you go to the Vixen website you can download the Polarie manual as a PDF where this is explained fully with illustrations.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product
*by P***M on 23 May 2018*

I’ve only used this device for Widefield Astrophotography so can’t comment on Starscape, Lunar or Solar Tracking modes although I have no reason to doubt their effectiveness. Using the Polarie is really very simple and it comes with a twenty seven page manual. . The manual suggests exposure times based on lens aperture and separation in degrees from the celestial equator with an alignment error of two degrees. For more precise polar alignment allowing longer exposures with longer focal lengths the Polarie Polar Alignment Scope is required but the Polarie by itself is still a huge step up from a simple camera and tripod arrangement and the extra level of detail that can be captured is significant. I found it is much easier to use if the camera is the last item attached. Once the Polarie is aligned with Polaris I then attach the camera, point it at the target and take a few test shots before switching on the Polarie for longer exposures. As long as the Polarie is aligned and fastened down you can swivel the camera in any direction you like. You will, however, need a ball-head to connect the Polarie to your camera as the Polarie itself is connected to the tripod head. Tripod Head – Polarie – Ball Head - Camera On the recommendation that a special tripod isn’t required (I have a Velbon EF-51) I purchased the Polarie together with the Andoer Camera Tripod Ball Head Ballhead with Quick Release Plate ¼. The latter was advertised with the Polarie as being “frequently bought together” which suggests they are compatible. However, the Andover Ball Head has a 3/8" screw mount which doesn’t fit the camera mounting block on the Polarie which has a 1/4” thread screw - so I bought an adaptor screw as well and everything fits together very well. The Polarie works a treat and its elegant simplicity will appeal to even the most Luddite-minded; there is nothing difficult or technical in its operation whatsoever. You should check, however, the load weight does not exceed 4.4 lbs, and that your tripod can handle both the weight of the Polarie (1 lb 10 oz) as well as your camera and lens. The Polarie is small enough to go anywhere, but I like to observe and take pictures from my garden. Polaris, unfortunately, is hidden from the only completely level surface in my garden by a tree. I bought, therefore, the Quick Polaris Location Compass which attaches to the accessory shoe on top of the Polarie. The latitude setting and compass is superior to the Polarie’s in-built ones, allowing for magnetic declination and better tracking without having to squint through the polar sight hole. Some pictures are enclosed – all taken with a ‘cheap’ Canon 1300D.with sixty second exposures Any defects in picture quality are down to post-processing, and are not a reflection on the Polarie.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive mount with an outstanding tracking accuracy
*by �***� on 25 July 2014*

This is one of the best engineered products I bought recently for astrophotography. Very well designed, great build quality and most importantly, it's an impressive with an outstanding tracking accuracy without needed a guider. I also owned the Meade Lx80 and now the NEQ6 from Skywatcher and I still prefer the Polarie. This thing is just really impressive, it is able to guide a small Takahashi fs-60 telescope, that is a very good performance. In 2-3 minutes I can pack a whole portable observatory in a backpack and can walk or cycle with a whole observatory with me! This is great mount to have for holidays, or when your main mount breaks down or you don't have the time or energy to spend 30 minutes setting up a full blown astrophotography kit. In fact this is becoming slowly my main astronomy kit. I've got few pictures of my setup posted on twitter under the @Polymorpion user name. Don't hesitate if performance is your concern.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Information that product was broken
*by D***S on 9 October 2025*

Everything is okay with item. But I found a piece of paper with information that product was broken!! I was trying to contact with seller but they just ignored. We checked and everything was okay with product. But it would be nice if seller would be in touch with customers…

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