Ultra-Portable Star Tracker for Travel | MSM Nomad – Move Shoot Move Photography Limited

Name: Ultra-Portable Star Tracker for Travel | MSM Nomad
Brand: Move-Shoot-Move
SKU: kb_NOMAD_Starter
Price: 259.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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

NOMAD setup with Z mount, laser, and a ball head

Comparison chart of a palm-sized NOMAD tracker with traditional star tracker features.

Basic lenses also can capture great astro shots with NOMAD tracker

NOMAD Tracker starter kit: NOMAD, laser, ball head

Ultra-Portable Star Tracker for Travel | MSM Nomad

$310.00 $259.00

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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 is the ultimate grab-and-go companion for your dark-sky adventures. Its compact, durable body slips 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
The NOMAD effortlessly tracks wide-angle Milky Way landscapes, comets, and deep-sky objects like Orion or M31. It even tracks the Sun and Moon to keep your frames perfectly centered. One compact tracker, infinite creative possibilities.

Body Weight	0.95 lb (430 g) with rechargeable Li-Poly battery
Max Payload	7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
Body Size	3.5×2.6×2.16 inch (89×67×55mm)
Function	Northern Hemisphere & Southern Hemisphere Star Tracking
Material	Anodized Aluminum, CNC machined
Body base connection	Arca-Swiss dovetail with built-in stop slider screw and 1/4" screw hole for broader compatibility

Set up NOMAD kit in minutesPolar Alignment with Phone Mount

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.