{"product_id":"william-optics-high-latitude-wo-vixen-style-base-mount","title":"William Optics High Latitude WO Vixen Style Base Mount","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the iOptron Skyguider Pro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables stable, precise polar alignment at high latitudes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Vixen-style mounting saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable standalone or bundled with counterweight bar extension options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust, all-metal construction for rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWilliam Optics High Latitude WO Vixen Style Base Mount\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe William Optics High Latitude Base Mount is a critical, purpose-built upgrade for the iOptron Skyguider Pro, engineered to solve the inherent instability and limited adjustment range of the stock base. This all-metal Vixen-style platform provides a rigid, precise foundation for polar alignment at high latitudes, and can be purchased standalone or as a complete kit with an optional counterweight bar extension for optimal payload balancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnlocking High-Latitude Polar Alignment for the iOptron Skyguider Pro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock iOptron Skyguider Pro base struggles as you move to higher latitudes, often becoming unstable or physically unable to center Polaris in the polar scope. This William Optics base replaces the original component entirely, providing the mechanical stability and extended adjustment range required for accurate polar alignment when the celestial pole is high in the sky, a common situation for observers in the northern US, Canada, and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Configurations \u0026amp; Optional Counterweight Bar Extension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen loading heavier gear—such as larger DSLR\/mirrorless setups or telephoto lenses—balancing your Skyguider Pro becomes crucial for smooth tracking. Depending on your setup needs, this base can be selected as the standalone unit or bundled in options with a counterweight bar extension. The extension attaches directly to the counterweight shaft on your iOptron SkyGuider Pro, allowing you to achieve precise payload balance without over-stressing the tracker motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWilliam Optics Base vs. Stock iOptron Base: A Necessary Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the stock base is adequate for casual, low-latitude use, the William Optics High Latitude Base is a non-negotiable upgrade for serious astrophotographers seeking precision and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The WO base offers a more rigid, all-metal platform that minimizes flexure compared to the stock unit, especially at the extremes of its travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Latitude Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed for \"high latitude\" use, it provides smooth, precise control where the original base becomes difficult to adjust or bottoms out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the base alone or select option bundles with the counterweight bar extension to suit your specific camera gear and balancing requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat problem does the William Optics High Latitude Base solve for my iOptron Skyguider Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt replaces the standard iOptron base, which can be unstable and lack the necessary range for accurate polar alignment at high latitudes. This William Optics upgrade provides a more robust, stable, and precise platform for long-exposure tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this base come with a counterweight bar extension?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is sold individually as a standalone mount upgrade, or optionally in kit bundles that include the counterweight bar extension. Please review your selected buying option at checkout to confirm whether the extension bar is included with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the William Optics High Latitude Base difficult to install on my Skyguider Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward. It is designed as a direct replacement for the stock base on the iOptron Skyguider Pro and uses the same mounting points for a secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes this William Optics base fit any other star tracker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis base is specifically designed and machined for the \u003cstrong\u003eiOptron Skyguider Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a universal mount and is not compatible with other trackers like the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWill this base help me image the North American Nebula (NGC 7000) from the Canada with my Skyguider Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. From the Canada, high-altitude targets like the North American Nebula require high latitude adjustments where the stock base struggles. The William Optics base provides the rigidity and smooth fine-tuning needed for precise polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the William Optics base to get a better alignment on Polaris from a latitude of 50° North?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is exactly the scenario this base was designed for. At 50° North, the stock Skyguider Pro base is operating at its mechanical limit and can be unstable. The William Optics High Latitude Base provides a much more stable and easily adjustable platform for accurately centering Polaris in your polar scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOptron Skyguider Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Latitude Polar Alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounterweight Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional (Available individually or in kit options)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eWilliam Optics High Latitude Base Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/william-optics-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam Optics 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"William Optics","offers":[{"title":"High Latitude Base","offer_id":52840090927389,"sku":"WO-YG-IO-SG01H-RD","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High Latitude Base with CW Extension bar","offer_id":52840090960157,"sku":"WO-YG-IO-SG01H-RD-P","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/products\/William-Optics-High-Latitude-WO-Vixen-Style-Base-Mount-YG-IO-SG01H-1__87984.1596133309.1280.1280.jpg?v=1684339377","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-int\/products\/william-optics-high-latitude-wo-vixen-style-base-mount","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}