{"product_id":"starizona-sky-watcher-dc-12v-power-adapter","title":"Starizona Sky-Watcher Power Adapter - DC 12v","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts Sky-Watcher aviation power port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs to a female 2.1 x 5.5mm DC port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplifies power management in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables use of common 12V DC power supplies\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\u003eSky-Watcher Power Adapter - DC 12v\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sky-Watcher DC 12v Power Adapter is a crucial accessory for streamlining your field power setup, converting the proprietary Sky-Watcher aviation-style power port into the industry-standard 2.1 x 5.5mm female DC jack. This simple adapter allows you to power your equipment using a wider variety of common 12V power supplies, rather than being limited to those with the specific aviation connector.\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\u003eUnify Your Power Source: Aviation Port to 2.1 x 5.5mm DC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany modern astronomy devices, from cameras to focusers, use the 2.1 x 5.5mm barrel connector as their standard 12V input. This adapter brings your Sky-Watcher mount into that ecosystem. By converting the secure but less common aviation port, you can run your entire imaging rig from a single power distribution box or use a universal 12V DC power tank, eliminating the need to carry multiple, dedicated power sources for different pieces of equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the Sky-Watcher DC 12v Power Adapter do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter converts the threaded, secure Sky-Watcher aviation power port on compatible mounts into a more common \u003cstrong\u003efemale 2.1 x 5.5mm DC port\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows you to use standard 12V power supplies with your equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat type of plug can I connect to this Sky-Watcher adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter has a female \u003cstrong\u003e2.1 x 5.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e DC jack. You will need a power cable with a male 2.1 x 5.5mm barrel plug to connect to it, which is a very common standard for 12V DC astronomy gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhy would I need this Sky-Watcher DC 12v adapter for my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou would need this adapter if you want to power your Sky-Watcher equipment from a power source that does not have the specific aviation-style connector. It's ideal for observers who use universal power distribution boxes or portable batteries that feature standard 2.1 x 5.5mm DC outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-Watcher Aviation Power Port (Male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 x 5.5mm DC (Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\"\u003eSky-Watcher DC 12v Power Adapter\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\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68033931411741,"sku":"STZ-SWPA","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-Sky-Watcher-Power-Adapter-DC-12v-1_f66b6a2f-2603-4e18-8d7b-69a3ff9e5cd9.jpg?v=1794375667","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/products\/starizona-sky-watcher-dc-12v-power-adapter","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}