15s vs. 4-Minute Exposure: The Secret to Pinpoint Stars

Name: NOMAD Star Tracker — Easy Polar Alignment
Brand: Move-Shoot-Move
SKU: kb_NOMAD_Starter
Price: 239.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Frustrated with Polar Alignment? Not with NOMAD.

Laser Pointer

See Polaris? Aim the green beam at the North Star for a quick, straightforward alignment wherever laser use is allowed.

MSM Phone Mount

Clamp your phone to the back of NOMAD and let an alignment app guide you. The adjustable mount works in either hemisphere, even when you can’t see Polaris or use a laser.

Eric’s 3D Phone Holder

Slide this one-piece holder onto NOMAD and set your phone in the side tray. The screen stays in view as you adjust the tracker and follow your alignment app.

NOMAD Star Tracker — Easy Polar Alignment

NOMAD tracker fits 99% of DSLRs, Mirrorless, GoPro, & Action Cams.
weighs 430g & max payload: 7.7lb

Polar Alingnment with laser pointer or phone mount

Basic lenses also can capture great astro shots with NOMAD tracker

$310.00 $239.00

Star Tracker

NOMAD Star Tracker

Polar Alignment Tools

MSM Laser Pointer

MSM Phone Mount

Eric's 3D Phone Holder

Capture breathtaking, pinpoint-sharp night sky images with the MSM NOMAD star tracker. By counteracting Earth's rotation, this pocket-sized device completely eliminates star trails during long exposures. It is simple enough for beginners to set up in just minutes, yet reliable enough for advanced astrophotographers.

Ultra-Lightweight & Travel-Ready

Weighing a mere 430g, the NOMAD can slip effortlessly into any camera bag, allowing you to pack light and spend less time lugging heavy gear.

Versatile Polar Alignment

Achieve accurate alignment anywhere in the world. Use the quick laser pointer method for direct sighting, or switch to the smartphone mount setup when lasers are restricted or Polaris isn't visible.

One Tracker, Four Possibilities

Capture wide-angle Milky Way landscapes, comets, and deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. NOMAD’s sidereal tracking can also help keep the Sun or Moon in frame longer, though occasional reframing may be needed.

Body Weight: 0.95 lb (430 g) with rechargeable Li-Poly battery
Max Payload: 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
Function: Northern & Southern Hemisphere Star Tracking
Tracking Rate: Sidereal (15°/h)
Battery Runtime: Up to 6 hours on a full charge
Charging: USB-C
Body base connection: Arca-Swiss dovetail (with stop screw) + 1/4"-20 threaded hole. (Compatible with Manfrotto and other standard tripods via 1/4" attachment.)
Material: Anodized Aluminum, CNC machined
Body Size3.5×2.6×2.16 inch (89×67×55mm)

Shipping
We ship worldwide from our US, Canada, EU, Australia, and China warehouses. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days. Most orders arrive in 4–7 business days, while some international shipments may take 8–20 business days.

Returns
Not quite right? Send it back. We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on any unused item in original packaging.

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Capture Your Sky in Minutes

@igneis.nightscapes
Sony a7 III + 24mm GM・Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 24mm | f/1.4 | ISO 640 | 45s × 20
Foreground: 14mm | f/8 | ISO 2500

@ibuxus
Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 12mm | f/2.8 | ISO 800 | 100s × 58 frames; 15mm | f/2.8 | ISO 3200 | 240s × 15 frames

@alexdelapuente
Sony A7III + Sigma 28‑70mm · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 32mm | f/2.8 | ISO 1000 | 120s × 6 frames
Foreground: 16mm | f/1.8 | ISO 3200 | 25s × 1 frames

@giraffone92
Sony A7 III Modified + Sony FE 16-35mm・Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: f/2.8 | ISO 800 | 60s × 20; ISO 3200 | 180s × 5
Foreground: f/4 | ISO 800 | 180s

@pregoastro
Sony A7 IIIA + Tamron 28-200mm・Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 28mm | f/2.8 | ISO 1000 | 60s × 4 frames

@luisgpro
Sony A7IV + Sigma 14‑24 f/2.8 Art · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 24mm | f/2.8 | ISO 640 | 180s
Foreground: 14mm | f/2.8 | ISO 6400 | 30s

@liquidphotons
Canon M6 Mark II + Samyang MF 135mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 135mm | T2.2 | ISO 1250 | 15s × 187 frames

@photos.alos
Sony Alpha A7 III + Viltrox 50mm f/1.8 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 50mm | f/2.8 | ISO 800 | 120s × 21 frames
Foreground: 50mm | f/2.8 | ISO 3200 | 40s

@wanderingskypixels
Sony A7RV + Sony 70‑200mm G · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 70‑200mm × 650 frames

@alpin.visuals
Sony A7 IV + Sony FE 28-70 f/3.5-5.6 OSS · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 300mm | f/8 | ISO 100 | 1/500s
Foreground: 33mm | f/8 | ISO 1250 | 1/200s

@davidvalcar_mad
Sony A7RIII + Tamron 35‑150mm · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 20mm | f/2 | ISO 640 | 30s × 5 frames
Foreground: 35‑150mm | f/2 | ISO 3200 | 30s × 1 frames

@cosmicnightcrawler
Sony A7III + Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II Art · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 35mm | f/1.4 | ISO 1600 | 30s × 61 frames
Foreground: 35mm | f/2.8 | ISO 3200 | 120s × 1 frames

@antonio.garcia
Lumix DC-S5II + Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 50mm | f/4 | ISO 1000 | 60s × 10 frames
Foreground: 50mm | f/5 | ISO 640 | 121s × 1 frame

@marzena_astrophotography
Sony A7 III + Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 20mm | 90s × 10 frames + 30 min (Ha)
Foreground: 20mm | 60s × 1 frame

@livetgn
OM-3 Astro + 8mm · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 8mm | f/1.8 | ISO 400 | 60s × 40 frames

@alexdelapuente
Sony A7 III + Sigma 100–400mm · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 1/500s (Start) · 1/500s (Ring) · 1/15s (Corona) · 1/8s (Exit) · ISO 100–200 · f/6.3–9

@scott_liddle_photography
Sony a7V + Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 24mm | f/2 | 60s × 3 frames
Foreground: 24mm | f/3.5 | 30s × 3 frames

@scapesbytambu
Sony A7 V + Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 14mm | f/1.8 | ISO 2000 | 45s × 23 frames
Foreground: 14mm | f/1.8 | ISO 2500 | 0.4s × 1 frame

@matejlele
Ha-mod Nikon Z6 + Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 16mm | f/1.8 | ISO 800 | 60s × 10 frames + ISO 4000 | 120s × 4 frames (Ha)
Foreground: 16mm | f/1.8 | ISO 1250 | 30s × 10 frames

@scott_liddle_photography
Sony a7V + Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 24mm | f/2 | 30s × 16 frames
Foreground: 24mm | f/1.8 | 60s × 4 frames

@jona7hannn
Canon EOS 6D + Samyang 24mm · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 24mm | f/2.8 | ISO 800 | 120s × 45 frames
Foreground: 24mm | f/2.8 | ISO 800 | 30s × 1 frame

@fsanchezg7
Nikon Z6 II + Tamron 70–200mm / NIKKOR 50mm· Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: f/2.8 | ISO 650 | 90s × 20 frames
Foreground: f/8 | ISO 2500 | 30s × 1 frame

@andersart.ig
Sigma fp (astro-modified) + Sigma 16–28mm f/2.8 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 30s | f/2.8 | ISO 1250 | 6 stacked frames per panel
Foreground: 7-panel panorama · untracked single exposures

@eric_wilkes_photography
Canon EOS RP (astro-mod) + RF 20mm f/1.4 VCM · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 20mm | f/2 | ISO 400 | 60s × 16 frames · 2×8 pano
Foreground: 20mm | f/2.8 | ISO 1600 | 60s × 7 frames

@gianluca_lopopolo
Canon EOS 6D (astro-modified) + Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Sky: 50mm | f/3.5 | ISO 1000 | 60s × ~120 frames

@edvard_kravchuk
Canon R8 + Sigma 24mm f/1.4 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 24mm | f/1.8 | ISO 800 | 180s × 1 frame
Foreground: 24mm | f/1.4 | ISO 12800 | 4s × 1 frame

@jamiefivian
Canon EOS 6D (modified) · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: f/2.8 | ISO 1000 | 40s per frame

@poingadventures
Sony a7III + Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 G2 · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 28–75mm | f/2.8 | ISO 1600 | 30s × 121 frames

@samsamcolombo
Sky: 12mm | f/4 | ISO 5000 | 70s × 70 frames
Foreground: 14mm | f/2.8 | ISO 640 | 8–120s × 6 frames

@s.mensak
Sony a7RV + Viltrox 14mm f/4 Air · Tracked with NOMAD
Sky: 14mm | f/4 | ISO 1600 | 90s × 28 frames
Foreground: 14mm | f/4 | ISO 6400 | 30s × 7 frames

@jona7hannn
Canon 6D + Samyang 135mm f/2 · Tracked
Sky: 135mm | f/2 | ISO 800 | 120s × 30 frames
Foreground: ISO 800 | 30s × 1 frame

@mathphotographer

"It's the most compact, most pragmatic, and most lightweight Star Tracker I've ever shot in the last year. "

@Desmond Butler

"I'm impressed by both the ease of use and the sharpness of the outputs!"

@AmazingNature Alpha

"TOO GENIUS photography gadget!"

@ Nightscape Images

"All in all, would I recommend this Mount? Absolutely, I would."

FAQs

Yes, the NOMAD is fully compatible with all DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Absolutely. We offer specific bundles optimized for Southern Hemisphere users.
NOMAD Phone Kit and Richard's Astro Kit are specifically designed to make polar alignment seamless south of the equator.

Yes, the NOMAD features an Arca-Swiss dovetail with a built-in safety stop screw and a standard 1/4" threaded hole for broader compatibility.

The NOMAD star tracker has a maximum payload capacity of 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg). This makes it robust enough to easily handle most standard camera bodies paired with wide-to-telephoto lenses.

Many users can have sharp images even with 200mm to 300mm, but we would say MSM usually gives the best performance with lenses below 200mm.

If you plan to shoot globally, we highly recommend using a smartphone for polar alignment, as it works seamlessly in both hemispheres. The MSM Phone Mount kit
is an excellent, budget-friendly option if you already own a ball head. If you need a complete, travel-ready setup, Full Kit Richard Astro Kit is our top recommendation.

30-Day Free Returns

If our tracker doesn't help you capture sharp, pinpoint stars, let us know. Return it within 30 days for a full refund.

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Watch an astrophotographer align the NOMAD in 30 seconds

Frustrated with Polar Alignment? Not with NOMAD.

Laser Pointer

MSM Phone Mount

Eric’s 3D Phone Holder

Happy Customers

NOMAD Star Tracker — Easy Polar Alignment

Capture Your Sky in Minutes

Hands-on with NOMAD

@mathphotographer

@Desmond Butler

@AmazingNature Alpha

@ Nightscape Images

FAQs

30-Day Free Returns

Buyer Guarantee

Worldwide Shipping

Premium Service