The idea for the MSM Phone Mount was first suggested by Stephen Dyer, whose feedback and practical experience inspired us to start developing this product.
With continuous encouragement and real-world testing from Mr. Steven, the original MSM Phone Mount was officially launched on August 1st, 2020.
The latest phone mount adapter specially designed for NOMAD was also designed by Mr. Steven, to further improve compatibility and ease of use.
For users in the Southern Hemisphere, this phone mount is especially useful, as there is no bright guide star like Polaris in the Northern Hemisphere.
The MSM phone mount with the phone mount adapter kit can be used in both hemispheres.
By using apps such as PhotoPills or Stellarium, you can search for alignment targets such as:
Polaris / the North Celestial Pole (Northern Hemisphere)
Sigma Octantis / the South Celestial Pole (Southern Hemisphere)
Then simply follow the on-screen arrows to adjust your setup for accurate polar alignment.
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Why do I need it?
Here are some common situations when you would like to use it:
in countries like Australia and Switzerland where laser pointers are mostly banned
when buildings, mountains, etc. blocking the sky ahead of you that you could not point to Polaris
in locations such as airports and observatories where laser pointers are not allowed
Phone Mount Specifications:
Wide compatibility: 60mm-93mm, 2.36”-3.66”
Arca-Swiss compatible: Yes
Max load: 2kg
Item weight: 0.352lbs(0.16kg)
Material: aluminum alloy
For polar alignment with phones, the Phone Mount is adjustable, easy to use, and light-weight, with the phone-holder part free to rotate.
free to rotate the phone-holder part
extendable grip enabling to adjust the phone-holder part for your phone size
soft padding to securely holds your device
fit for both 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 screws
Phone Mount to NOMAD
How to attach it to the NOMAD?
How to Use it for Polar Alignment?
Phone Mount Adapter to Polar Scope
Thanks to Steven Barnes and Dylan O'Donnell, a new phone mount adapter has been developed to make polar alignment simpler and more efficient. This adapter allows you to securely attach a phone mount to a polar scope, enabling initial alignment through your phone, followed by precise adjustments using the polar scope.
Product Specifications:
Color: Black
Included Screws:
M4-8 screw × 1
M6-8 screw × 1
M2-6 Phillips Flat Head Screw × 4
Weight: 51.8 g
Key Features:
Stabilized Fit: The bottom of the polar scope end is trapezoid-shaped, ensuring stability and preventing slipping.
Anti-Loss Blocker: The phone mount end has a blocker to prevent accidental drops or loss.
Phone Mount for Astrophotography Polar Alignment On NOMAD /MSM Rotator
Good design , very useful for polar alignment when using phone apps as SkiSafari Pro 8!
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Bruno Muntoni (Genoa, IT)
Supporto per telefono
Perfetto , quello che mi aspettavo .
Allinearsi alla Polare con il supporto rende tutto più semplice.
Grazie
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Marco Glass (Rosenheim, DE)
Good item for Polar Align with Smartphone
Excellent workmanship, fast shipping
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Charles Garon (Rawdon, CA)
Phone Mount for Astro Polar Alignment
Perfect for my set up!
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Girish Bhat Bhat (Singapore, SG)
Nomad makes it Easy!!
As an existing user of the MSM rotator I am delighted to see how the Nomad takes it a step further in terms of size, stability, portability and ease of use.
It is well suited for both regular astro photographers seeking a compact portable tracker as well as beginners just getting started. It offers a number of different but fast and easy ways to polar align which is typically the step most beginners struggle with.
All in all, it is an excellent product.
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Bob Stiens (Hacienda Heights, US)
Good tool but takes lots of ‘practice’
This is a good tool for Astro photography. I’ve only used it twice. Mixed results but any issues are on my side. I am sure after another time or two I will have it nailed down. My only issue is it would be helpful to have more videos on using the MSM. Especially on how to compose once you get everything put together.
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Fabio Di Carlo (Palermo, IT)
Phone mount accessory
I bought this accessory, it's really easy to use and very useful. MSM is a really great product and easy to carry everywhere!
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Garry Giles
Great service and timely delivery
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Detlef Hoffmann (Torgau, DE)
Nachführung beim der Mondfinsternis
Ist okay, musste mehrmals den Poleinstellung per Smartphone korrigieren.
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Anastasios Iliadis (Wilmington, US)
Great Addition to the MSM rotator
Got the v and z mounts and found them helpful for camera placement, and ease of adjustment. A worthy addition to the MSM tracker/rotator. Recommend purchasing when you prepare your kit for AP.
