ZWO AM5N Harmonic Equatorial GoTo Mount

This ZWO AM5 Harmonic Drive Mount and Tripod is Used and in Excellent Condition. Tested and has passed all baseline functionality parameters. Tripod is in excellent condition with all accessories included.

- Image shows new product. - In this ZWO package, users will receive the ...This ZWO AM5 Harmonic Drive Mount and Tripod is Used and in Excellent Condition. Tested and has passed all baseline functionality parameters.

Tripod is in excellent condition with all accessories included. - Image shows new product. - In this ZWO package, users will receive the AM5 EQ/Alt-Azimuth mount head and a sturdy carbon fiber tripod.

Not only will you be able to use an equatorial mount that does not need counterweights to help with its high load capacity, but you'll also have a mount you can take with you to star parties or your favorite celestial imaging location. The ZWO EQ/Alt-Azimuth AM5 mount is designed specifically for amateur astrophotographers looking for a lightweight, high-quality mount that can hold their imaging setup securely and help them produce fantastic celestial images. This 11 lb.

(5 kg) mount is able to hold up to 28.66 lb. (13 kg.) without a counterweight and 44 lb. (20 kg.) with a counterweight.

The included tripod adds to the lightweight and high load capacity ratio by weighing in at 5 lb. with a high load capacity of 110 lb. You can rest assured that this ZWO AM5 mount package will be able to hold your equipment safely while you can capture those celestial views with your camera.

- Click to Enlarge Image - Click to Enlarge Image - While incredibly portable, the ZWO AM5 Harmonic Equatorial mount comes with many features, like the two control options, harmonic drive speed reducer, synchronous belt, the carbon fiber tripod, and more! This AM5 mount head a must-have accessory for your imaging sessions. Learn more about these features below! Click to Enlarge Image - Dual Mount Style - ZWO has designed the AM5 mount with the capability of switching between equatorial or alt-azimuth mount modes. You can switch the mode through the included hand controller or through the app on a smartphone or tablet.

The body of the mount comes with a status light indicator that will indicate whether the mount is in an equatorial or alt-azimuth mode. The red light signals the AM5 is in EQ mode and the green light signals the mount is in Alt-azimuth mode. The equatorial mode is great for tracking and imaging celestial objects while the alt-azimuth mode works well for observations.

- Click to Enlarge Image - Two Mount Control Options - When it comes to controlling the AM5 mount, astrophotographers can use the included hand controller or use the Wi - Fi connection and wirelessly control the mount from a smartphone or tablet. Included is a rocker style hand controller. The size of the controller makes it easy to hold and use while the rocker style design allows the mount to be pushed in multiple directions.

For the wireless control function, users can utilize the integrated Wi - Fi network emitted by the hand controller and use Tonight's Target, Go - To, Live Preview, and others to pair with the ZWO AM5 mount. Please note that in order to utilize the Wi - Fi, you must plug in the controller to emit the signal. Known i - Pad Compatibility - The mount is compatible with i - Pads running i - OS 12 and up, including iPad/iPad mini, i - Pad Air, and i - Pad Pro.

To use the Sky Atlas app feature, you will need a device with at least 6 GB of RAMClick to Enlarge Image - Harmonic Drive Speed Reducer and Synchronous Belt - The incorporated Harmonic drive speed reducer and synchronous belt allow this mount head to have precision control. While a traditional equatorial mount requires counterweights for use, this ZWO mount's harmonic drive speed reducer and synchronous belt eliminate the need for counterweights, though they can be added if desired (an M12 thread interface is available for compatible, user-supplied counterweight shafts). Having this design allows for more accurate control and a reduction ratio of 300:1.

Click to Enlarge Image - Power Failure Protection - The AM5 EQ/Alt-Az mount head from ZWO is equipped with a power brake system. If there is a sudden power failure during use, the AM5 mount power failure protection design will prevent your telescope from falling and being damaged. This is feature is very important when it comes to the well-being of your imaging equipment.

By triggering the brake system to stop the mount's movements, you will be able to maintain your equipment's balance and safety. Click to Enlarge Image - PE Curve Performance Guaranteed - The design of ZWO's strain wave gearing system is the result of ZWO working with well-known manufacturers, and it was developed with the needs of astrophotographers in mind. Just some of the amazing features of the ZWO AM5 mount that make it a must-have ad