Anker has a great opportunity to create batteries for the astronomy/astrophotography market. These batteries should be designed to attach low on telescope tripods (to improve stability), have enough power to drive most Go-To/Computerized telescope mounts for long observation sessions (~10 hours is the current standard), other accessories (cooling fans, CCD cameras, etc.), be relatively rugged and perform well at relatively cold temperatures (astronomers sometimes like to go out on chilly nights, when visibility is better; they usually won’t go out if it’s too cold, though).
The Power Station may be an option, but it’s too expensive when compared to other products (and perhaps too powerful for most use cases).
Examples of current options include:
- Talentcell Rechargeable 6000mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack
- Meade LXPS 7 Power Supply
- Orion Dynamo Pro
- Celestron PowerTank 17
- Celestron PowerTank 12
- Celestron PowerTank Lithium
Additionally, Anker could sell replacement/upgradeable battery kits for new mounts with built-in batteries, like the Celestron NexStar Evolution series.
