{"title":"QHYCCD PoleMaster \u0026 Adaptors","description":"\u003cp\u003eQHYCCD PoleMaster electronic polar alignment equipment and compatible mount adaptors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"qhyccd-polemaster","title":"QHYCCD PoleMaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eQHYCCD PoleMaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"PoleMaster Free Polar Alignment | QHYCCD Astronomy \u0026amp; Science\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qhyccd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/20210517880.jpg\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1 on\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PoleMaster is an easy, convenient and fast way to achieve excellent polar alignment.  It has been recognized by astronomy enthusiasts around the world and has become a must-have for anyone using an equatorial mount for visual use or for imaging.  The PoleMaster electronic polar axis alignment device is a patented product of QHYCCD and is protected by Chinese, US patents and International PCT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs any seasoned astroimager would agree, achieving good polar alignment is not an easy task. You may spend hours under precious dark sky trying to get that perfect polar alignment, but in the end you may not know whether good alignment has in fact been achieved. Even after you have obtained good alignment, a gentle knock on the mount may send the polar alignment off and you may have no other choice but to start from scratch again. With an hour here and an hour there trying to get polar aligned, it soon will be dawn and time to pack up the geari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PoleMaster is a great solution to this problem. The PoleMaster is an innovative product pioneered by QHYCCD to relieve the pain of polar alignment. Using PoleMaster and following a few simple, easy-to-follow, steps you can achieve perfect polar alignment in 2-3 minutes, with an accuracy of up to 30 arc seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Polemaster, You don’t need to rotate the telescope to some uncomfortable position to keep the optical polar axis of the equatorial mount unobstructed.  Also, you don’t need to squat down to look through the polar axis scope.  You don’t need to turn off all the light sources to allow the naked eye to adapt to the darkness and look for the Polaris in the field of view. You also don’t need to enter the date and time and then rotate the equatorial mount to a strange angle, finally you don’t need to adjust the equatorial level. With the PoleMaster you can observe the alignment of the polar axis at any time, as well as continuously monitor the polar axis. When the equatorial mount moves inadvertently, you can also tune it back without having to redo everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PoleMaster’s pixel resolution is approximately 30 arc seconds. The camera’s pixel matrix itself is a good ruler, so the accuracy it measures is much higher than the accuracy of the macroscopic lens. In the best case it can achieve an alignment accuracy of 30 arc seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWide Field of View: The electronic polar mirror has a large field of view of 11 degrees x 8 degrees, so it is easy to find the Polaris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have calibrated with a PoleMaster, you only need to perform a single-star sync (one-star calibration).  This greatly facilitates the setup of an equatorial mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a suitable adapter ring, the PoleMaster can be mounted to any equatorial mount. Even single-axis equatorial mounts that have no ability to correct in declination will benefit because with the PoleMaster, after the polar axis is aligned, the amount of drift in the declination direction will be very small, which can further improve the performance of such an equatorial mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dv\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\u003cdv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003ePoleMaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e11 degrees x 8 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e9th Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eCoarse Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e5 arc minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eFine Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eUp to 30 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eMini USB2.0 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eQHYCCD PoleMaster Calibration Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eInternal non-volatile memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eNon-volatile internal EEPROM memory capable of storing several small frames for calibration routines, focus, optic analysis, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e106g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/dv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PoleMaster is an easy, convenient and fast way to achieve excellent polar alignment. It has been recognized by astronomy enthusiasts around the world and has become a must-have for anyone using an equatorial mount for visual use or for imaging. The PoleMaster electronic polar axis alignment device is a patented product of QHYCCD and is protected by Chinese, US patents and International PCT.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs any seasoned astroimager would agree, achieving good polar alignment is not an easy task. You may spend hours under precious dark sky trying to get that perfect polar alignment, but in the end you may not know whether good alignment has in fact been achieved. Even after you have obtained good alignment, a gentle knock on the mount may send the polar alignment off and you may have no other choice but to start from scratch again. With an hour here and an hour there trying to get polar aligned, it soon will be dawn and time to pack up the gear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe PoleMaster is a great solution to this problem. The PoleMaster is an innovative product pioneered by QHYCCD to relieve the pain of polar alignment. Using PoleMaster and following a few simple, easy-to-follow, steps you can achieve perfect polar alignment in 2-3 minutes, with an accuracy of up to 30 arc seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith Polemaster, You don’t need to rotate the telescope to some uncomfortable position to keep the optical polar axis of the equatorial mount unobstructed. Also, you don’t need to squat down to look through the polar axis scope. You don’t need to turn off all the light sources to allow the naked eye to adapt to the darkness and look for the Polaris in the field of view. You also don’t need to enter the date and time and then rotate the equatorial mount to a strange angle, finally you don’t need to adjust the equatorial level. With the PoleMaster you can observe the alignment of the polar axis at any time, as well as continuously monitor the polar axis. When the equatorial mount moves inadvertently, you can also tune it back without having to redo everything.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe PoleMaster’s pixel resolution is approximately 30 arc seconds. The camera’s pixel matrix itself is a good ruler, so the accuracy it measures is much higher than the accuracy of the macroscopic lens. In the best case it can achieve an alignment accuracy of 30 arc seconds.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWide Field of View: The electronic polar mirror has a large field of view of 11 degrees x 8 degrees, so it is easy to find the Polaris.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce you have calibrated with a PoleMaster, you only need to perform a single-star sync (one-star calibration). This greatly facilitates the setup of an equatorial mount.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a suitable adapter ring, the PoleMaster can be mounted to any equatorial mount. Even single-axis equatorial mounts that have no ability to correct in declination will benefit because with the PoleMaster, after the polar axis is aligned, the amount of drift in the declination direction will be very small, which can further improve the performance of such an equatorial mount.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\nModel PoleMaster\u003cbr\u003e\nField of View 11 degrees x 8 degrees\u003cbr\u003e\nSensitivity 9th Magnitude\u003cbr\u003e\nCoarse Adjustment 5 arc minutes\u003cbr\u003e\nFine Adjustment Up to 30 arc seconds\u003cbr\u003e\nComputer Interface Mini USB2.0 Port\u003cbr\u003e\nSoftware QHYCCD PoleMaster Calibration Software\u003cbr\u003e\nInternal non-volatile memory Non-volatile internal EEPROM memory capable of storing several small frames for calibration routines, focus, optic analysis, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight 106g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"block lv1  on\"\u003e\u003cdv class=\"cnt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003ePoleMaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e11 degrees x 8 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e9th Magnitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eCoarse Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e5 arc minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eFine Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eUp to 30 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eComputer Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eMini USB2.0 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eQHYCCD PoleMaster Calibration Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eInternal non-volatile memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003eNon-volatile internal EEPROM memory capable of storing several small frames for calibration routines, focus, optic analysis, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"260\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd width=\"362\"\u003e106g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/dv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181585862833,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/qhyccd-polemaster-977417.jpg?v=1718364672"},{"product_id":"qhyccd-polemaster-adapter-neq6-az-eq6-cgem","title":"QHYCCD PoleMaster Adaptor for NEQ6\/AZ-EQ6-R\/CGEM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis QHYCCD PoleMaster adapter allows the PoleMaster electronic polar alignment camera to be securely mounted to Sky-Watcher NEQ6, AZ-EQ6 and Celestron CGEM equatorial mounts. It provides a stable, repeatable optical alignment path between the mount’s RA axis and the PoleMaster sensor for accurate polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Sky-Watcher NEQ6, AZ-EQ6 and Celestron CGEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the QHYCCD PoleMaster camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains precise alignment with the RA axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid metal construction to prevent flex during alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple installation with secure attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Dedicated Adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PoleMaster requires a fixed mechanical reference to the mount’s rotation axis. A dedicated adapter provides the correct alignment geometry and ensures stable performance throughout the alignment process. This results in faster, more accurate and repeatable polar alignment compared to finder-shoe or temporary mounting solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoleMaster mount adapter for NEQ6 \/ AZ-EQ6 \/ CGEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e PoleMaster camera sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181589663921,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/qhyccd-polemaster-adaptor-for-neq6az-eq6-rcgem-423313.jpg?v=1718364684"},{"product_id":"qhyccd-polemaster-adapter-heq5-sirius-eq-g","title":"QHYCCD PoleMaster Adaptor for HEQ5\/Sirius EQ-G","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter – HEQ5 \/ Sirius EQ-G\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis precision adapter mounts the QHYCCD PoleMaster electronic polar alignment camera to Sky-Watcher HEQ5 and Orion Sirius EQ-G equatorial mounts. It fixes the PoleMaster on the mount’s RA axis for fast, repeatable and accurate polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact mechanical alignment to the RA axis for reliable polar calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined, anodised aluminium for rigidity and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure threaded attachment; quick fit and removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design that does not upset mount balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts: Sky-Watcher HEQ5 \/ HEQ5 Pro, Orion Sirius EQ-G (including tuned variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera: QHYCCD PoleMaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoleMaster adapter for HEQ5 \/ Sirius EQ-G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e QHYCCD PoleMaster camera sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181601853617,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/qhyccd-polemaster-adaptor-for-heq5sirius-eq-g-771483.jpg?v=1718364683"},{"product_id":"qhyccd-polemaster-adaptor-for-cgem-eq5-eq3","title":"QHYCCD PoleMaster Adaptor for CGEM\/EQ5\/EQ3","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQHYCCD PoleMaster Adapter – CGEM \/ EQ5 \/ EQ3\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis precision-machined adapter allows the QHYCCD PoleMaster electronic polar alignment camera to be mounted directly to Celestron CGEM and Sky-Watcher EQ5 \/ EQ3 equatorial mounts. It aligns the PoleMaster precisely with the RA axis for fast, accurate and repeatable polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for CGEM, EQ5 and EQ3 mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnsures accurate alignment with the mount's RA axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCNC-machined anodised aluminium housing for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimple, secure mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight and does not affect balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounts: Celestron CGEM \/ Sky-Watcher EQ5 \/ EQ3 (including Pro and tuned variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamera: QHYCCD PoleMaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePoleMaster adapter for CGEM \/ EQ5 \/ EQ3\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e QHYCCD PoleMaster camera is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"QHYCCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42181948276913,"sku":null,"price":31.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/qhyccd-polemaster-adaptor-for-cgemeq5eq3-714801.jpg?v=1718364674"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/collections\/qhyccd-hub-polemaster.oembed","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}