{"product_id":"ioptron-3340-pst","title":"iOptron Polar Scope Mounting Bracket for PST Micro Tracker","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables Precise Polar Alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the iOptron PST Micro Tracker (#3680)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with AccuAlign (#3330-HST) Polar Scopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with iPolar (#3339) Electronic Polar Scopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-Metal Construction\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\u003eiOptron Polar Scope Mounting Bracket for PST Micro Tracker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iOptron Polar Scope Mounting Bracket (#3340-PST) is the essential adapter for adding high-precision polar alignment capability to your PST Micro Tracker (#3680). This bracket provides a secure, dedicated mounting point for either the iOptron AccuAlign optical polar scope (#3330-HST) or the iPolar electronic polar scope (#3339), enabling longer, unguided exposures and sharper stars.\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\u003eAdd Precise Polar Alignment to Your #3680 PST Micro Tracker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the PST Micro Tracker is an excellent portable imaging platform, achieving the precise polar alignment needed for longer focal lengths or multi-minute exposures requires an external polar scope. This #3340-PST bracket is the purpose-built solution, bridging the gap between the tracker body and iOptron's polar alignment tools. By adding this bracket and a compatible polar scope, you elevate the tracker from a wide-field snapshot device to a serious astrophotography instrument capable of tracking with high accuracy.\u003c\/p\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 is the purpose of the iOptron #3340-PST Mounting Bracket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracket is designed to attach an optional polar scope to the iOptron PST Micro Tracker (#3680). The tracker itself does not have a built-in mount for a polar scope, so this bracket is the necessary hardware to add one for precise polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich polar scopes are compatible with the #3340-PST bracket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracket is engineered to hold two specific iOptron products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiOptron AccuAlign dark field illuminated polar scope (#3330-HST)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiOptron iPolar electronic polar scope (#3339)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs this bracket included with the iOptron PST Micro Tracker (#3680)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The #3340-PST Polar Scope Mounting Bracket is an optional accessory and must be purchased separately. It is considered an upgrade for users who want to achieve higher tracking accuracy than what is possible with a simple compass or smartphone app alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need this bracket for basic wide-angle nightscapes with my PST Micro Tracker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor very wide lenses (e.g., 14mm to 35mm) and short exposures (under 30-60 seconds), you can often get acceptable results without a polar scope by doing a rough alignment. However, to eliminate star trails completely and enable longer exposures even with wide lenses, this bracket and a polar scope are highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does using the #3340-PST bracket and an iPolar help my images of the Orion Nebula (M42)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo capture faint details in the Orion Nebula (M42) with a telephoto lens (e.g., 200mm or longer) on your PST Micro Tracker, you need very accurate tracking. The #3340-PST bracket allows you to mount an iPolar, which can achieve an alignment accuracy of a few arc-minutes. This precision prevents stars from trailing during the multi-minute exposures required to reveal the nebula's faint outer structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs installation of the #3340-PST bracket difficult on the PST Micro Tracker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, installation is straightforward. The bracket is designed to attach directly to the side of the PST Micro Tracker (#3680) body using pre-existing mounting points. All necessary hardware is typically included with the bracket.\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3340-PST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOptron PST Micro Tracker (#3680)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Polar Scopes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eiOptron AccuAlign (#3330-HST) or iPolar (#3339)\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\"\u003ePolar Scope Mounting Bracket for PST Micro Tracker\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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/ioptron-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiOptron 2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iOptron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52917286961437,"sku":"IOP-3340-PST","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr-us\/products\/ioptron-3340-pst","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}