NOMAD Grab & Go Star Tracker for Beginner and Experienced Photographers, š Happy Milky Way Season - Do Not Miss Again!
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HANDLE TIME
All orders will be scheduled for shipment in 1 to 3 business days, excluding holidays.
COUNTRIES
We ship worldwide.Ā
WAREHOUSES
Currently, we haveĀ 4 warehouses.
šŗšø US warehouse, for our US users, parcel usually arrives in 1-7 days.
šŖšŗ EU warehouse, for most EU countries, parcel usually arrives in 1-7 days.
š¦šŗĀ AU warehouse,Ā for our Australia and New Zealand users, parcel usually arrives aroundĀ 1-7 days.
šØš³ CN warehouse,Ā for all countries, parcel arrives in 4-7 or 8-20 days,Ā please check below for details.
The origin of the NOMAD Tracker is based on user feedback and our desire to provide the easiest-to-use, most portable, inexpensive star tracker.Ā Ā
For beginners, we want it to be the best easy-to-use star tracker;
For experienced astrophotographers, we want it to be the most travel-friendly tracker.
What Alan Dyer Say about NOMAD?
How to do polar alignment in the Southern Hemisphere?
Check the video below from Richard, Australia
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Difference between NOMAD and MSM Rotator:
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Improved attachment points.Ā The previous manufacturing tolerances were fine for Astro-landscape but deep-sky needs a firmer foundation.
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The MSM Rotator, due to its design, required specific weight positioning to keep the ball head secure; this has been completely eliminated.Ā Ā
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The laser now screws into the tracker eliminating any chance of wobble.Ā Ā
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The industry standard quick-release plate on the bottom is secured in 2 places preventing any twisting of the tracker on its mount.Ā Ā
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Improved load capacity.Ā Ā
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The hardware has been built to withstand twice the amount of torque as the MSM Rotator.Ā
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Where the MSM Rotator was only designed for wide-angle Astro-landscape, the NOMAD has been designed with wide-field deep-sky use in mind.Ā Ā
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Availability of an optional counterweight system for more experienced users to go even deeper.
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Simplified operation.Ā By designing and building a device with a narrower focus we were able to make it better while keeping the size down.
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One 3-position switch; Northern hemisphere, Southern, or Off.Ā Ā
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In order to improve on our goals of ease of use and portability, the non-tracker function of the MSM Rotator has been left off, greatly simplifying the operation of the new tracker.Ā Ā
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The NOMAD is focused on one function, star tracking.Ā Ā (NOMAD can be used to take timelapse of the night sky, but it does not have the so called Move Shoot Move timelapse mode of the previous Rotator)Ā
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Reduced size and weight.Ā Ā A foremost feature of our trackers is portability.Ā
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Our users take our trackers with them even when backpacking to some of the most remote areas of the world.Ā
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We worked to make storing and transporting the tracker even easier so you'll always want to have it with you when traveling.
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The tracker is called NOMAD for a reason; it is designed to travel with you wherever you go.Ā Ā
Specification:
Body Weight: 0.95-pound (430 g) with rechargeable Li-Poly battery
Max Payload: 7.7-pound (3.5kg)
Body Size: 3.5*2.6*2.16 inchĀ (89*67*55mm)Ā
Function: Northern Hemisphere Star Tracking, Southern Hemisphere Star Tracking
Material: Anodized Aluminum, CNC machined
Body base connection:Ā V-style dovetail, Compatible with Arca-swiss
* Thank you to MrRat.com for their consultation throughout the design and production process, and for the naming recommendation.
*Please note that NOMAD only does not come with laser adapter or polar scope mount.
What our users say?
Check the youtube videos below from US, UK, Spain, Germany, France...
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How to Setup? Check below:
Customer Reviews
Coming off of my EQ6-r, I was able to get this bad boy set up pretty easily. Only caveat I have is to ensure you have a sturdy tripod. I have one that is a bit light and, as expected, experienced some shift/creeping in situ. This said, during a very quick optest (full moon), I was able to EASILY get 1 minute subs. Once I get a sturdier mount, I fully expect Iāll easily be able to get 2-3 minute subs. As it stands, I recommend this product. (I have the laser for polar aligning, but do believe polar finder would be worthwhile to get for more accuracy as multiple you tube videos point out).
Really surprised the good results using NOMAD tracker, just using the laser pointer to Polaris star, switch on the unit and start shooting bulb images of even 6 minutes exposure long and the starts are still really defined.
Very pleased with quality of product & customer service.
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After using a clunky iOptron sky tracker for 5+ years, I bought a MSM Nomad when the iOptron broke. The Nomad device worked flawlessly, and for its size, performed amazing. I was shooting 4 minute exposures with pin point stars. The little Nomad really clamps down on the mount point giving confidence nothing will slip. Loved the associated laser pointer I got with it. Made Polaris alignment super simple. I used the tracker once since I got it, June 2024, and looking forward to going out in August to shoot some vertical MW images with it.
I have had the MSN Nomad for a few weeks and I can only say good things about it. This start tracker is lightweight, simple and easy to use. In combination with the laser, it makes polar alignment very quick and simple. And you can track the stars at least for 2 minutes without any star trailing. I don't think you can ask for anything else when you are under the stars.
Very easy to use with clear instructions and videos on YouTube. Purchased with the laser pointer and polar scope which makes alignment so easy. Iām still learning how to get the best pictures but even the first ones I have are far better than trying to get shots without it.
Would recommend this to anyone wanting to get great star and astro shots.
Todo el pedido llegĆ³ sin problemas, me gusta el Nomad, excelente y maniobrable, buen sky tracker, mi unica duda es con el filtro para enfocar las estrellas, no se si me llegĆ³ lo solicitado, ya que pedĆ el que sirve para lentes anchos y no he podido enfocar bien las estellas con el filtro
Iāve enjoyed using this tracker because of its simplicity. The laser system makes polar alignment fairly simple, and having a simple on and off switch on the tracker gets you up and running quickly, unlike some other trackers that seem too dependent on a cellphone app and a Bluetooth connection. Now if the weather would just cooperate, I could do some more night sky photography!
After trying, I have decided to stick with my AZ-gti mount. Heavier, but I prefer it for my astrophotography needs.
