Omegon MiniTrack LX Quattro NS Astrotracker

Omegon MiniTrack LX Quattro NS Astrotracker: the successor, up to 4 kg and both hemispheres

The LX Quattro NS is the successor to the LX3, redesigned and beefed up at every key point. The load capacity went from 3 to 4 kg, and the NS designation means you can align in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

The MiniTrack works entirely mechanically: you wind it up like a kitchen timer, and it tracks the stars for up to an hour. No batteries, no cables, no firmware. On a cold night far from home, that's just one less thing that can break.

Needle bearing instead of plain bearing

While the LX3 uses a Teflon slide bearing, the Quattro has a needle bearing. That runs smoother under load, which is precisely the point where a tracker with a heavy telephoto lens would otherwise run into trouble.

Stronger suspension system

The redesigned suspension system replaces a counterweight and distributes the force more evenly, without unilateral tension in the mechanism. As a result, the tracking speed remains more consistent, even with a heavily loaded setup.

Universal mounting

The tracker fits virtually any camera tripod via a 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch thread. The Vixen mount makes it compatible with latitude wedges, allowing for more accurate alignment than with the tripod alone.

Up to about 300 mm

This class is suitable for wide-angle shots and telephoto lenses up to about 300 mm. With longer brand focal lengths, the requirements for polar alignment increase so rapidly that a motorized mount becomes more practical.

Included

• Mechanical astro tracker
• Optical polar scope with bracket
• Vixen GP Mount
• CNC aluminum housing

Featured accessories

A ball head to aim the camera is indispensable and is not included as standard with this model. The MiniTrack was designed by Cristian Fattinnanzi and is assembled and tested in Portugal.

For whom yes and for whom no

• ✓ Astrophotographers with heavier cameras
• ✓ Who shoots in the Southern Hemisphere
• ✓ Users of telephoto lenses up to approximately 300 mm
• If you already need a ball head: choose the set
• ✗ If you work with long brand point distances: choose a motorized mount

Specifications

You can find more accessories for this brand at the Omegon brand page.