For the Astronomy & Astrophotography Market, New Gadget from ZWO is latest Harmonic Drive Mount – ZWO AM5 EQ/Alt-Azimuth Mount Head with Optional Sturdy Carbon Fibre Tripod & Accessories – Now Available at VORION SCIENTIFIC STORE INDIA. This mount, created especially for astrophotographers, is the perfect addition to your astrophotography setup if you’re searching for a lightweight yet reliable mount arrangement for your astrophotography excursions. Not only will you be able to utilise an equatorial mount with a large load capacity that doesn’t require counterweights, but you’ll also have a mount that you can take with you to star parties or your preferred celestial imaging spot.
Quick Summary
STRONG LOAD CAPACITY
- Without Counter Weight : 13Kg
- With Counter Weight : 20Kg
Multi Function
- Equatorial Mount
- Azimuth Mount
Hand Controller + App For Control
- Wifi Connection
- Live Star Database
Precision Control
- Strain Wave Gear Reducer
- Synchronous Belt
Light Weight Design
- No Counter Weight Required
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Support : ASCOMINDISkySafari
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Compatible : LX200
Major Features

Astronomy Dedicated Strain Wave Gear
ZWO jointly developed the strain wave gearing system with well-known domestic manufacturers based on the actual needs of astrophotographers. It comes with very low periodic errors, smooth gearing and high torque. The guiding accuracy is 0.5 -0.8 arc seconds, which makes the AM5 mount extremely suitable for astrophotography.
Power Failure Protection
ZWO’s AM5 EQ/Alt-Az mount head features a power brake system. If there is a power outage while using your telescope, the AM5 mount power failure protection design will keep it from falling and being damaged.
This feature is critical when it comes to the safety of your imaging equipment. You can keep your equipment balanced and safe by activating the brake system to stop the mount’s movements.


PE Curve Performance Guaranteed
The strain wave gearing system designed by ZWO is the result of collaboration with well-known manufacturers, and it was created with astrophotographers in mind.
The very low periodic errors, smooth gearing, and high torque are just a few of the amazing features of the ZWO AM5 mount that make it a must-have addition to astrophotography setups.
This ZWO mount has a guiding accuracy of 0.5 – 0.8 arc seconds. Performance is guaranteed by ZWO before each mount leaves the factory by measuring it and applying the unique PE curve!
0-90° Latitude Adjustment Range
This ZWO AM5 mount has a latitude adjustment range of 0-90°. Adjust the pitch angle grip for the first gear to achieve a range of 0° to 60°.
Loosen the hex-head screw and adjust the pitch angle grip to 45° to 90° for the second gear. Astroimagers can use the AM5 in equatorial mode in both low and high latitude regions in addition to using it in alt-azimuth mode.

Video Installation Guide
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU Number
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ZWO-AM5 |
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Model Number
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ZWO-AM5 |
Mount Type
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Dual Alt-Az/Equatorial |
Type of Mount Electronics
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Computerized – GoTo |
Weight Capacity (lb.)
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28.66 lb. w/out counterweight, 44.09 lb. w/ counterweight |
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier?
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Yes |
Power Requirements
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12V – 3A |
Power Failure Protection Included?
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Yes |
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls?
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No |
Mount Slew Speeds
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6°/S |
Motor Type
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Harmonic Drive and Synchronous belt (Reduction Ratio: 300:1) |
Stepper Motor Resolution
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0.17″ |
Mount Latitude Range (°)
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0° – 90° |
Azimuth Angle Adjustment Range
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±10° |
Drivers Available
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ASCOM |
Includes Integrated WiFi?
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Yes |
Included Accessory Ports
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USB, ST4 |
Includes GPS?
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No |
Periodic Error Correction?
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Yes |
Periodic Error Duration
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432 s |
Saddle Type
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Dual – Vixen or Losmandy |
Hand Controller Included
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Yes |
Polar Scope Included?
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No |
Mount Weight (lb.)
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11.0231 lb. |
Warranty |
ZWO – 2 Years |
Tripod Weight (lb.)
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5.07 lb. |
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.)
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1.5″ |
Tripod Height Range (in.)
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18.5″ to 31.49″ |
Tripod Leg Material
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Carbon Fiber |
ZWO TIMELINE
ZWO is a world-renowned company focusing on the development ofinnovative products in the field of astrophotography. It is dedicated to the production of CMOS cameras, smart astro imaging devicesand astrophotography accessories. Our customers come from over 70countries and regions. Our developing history has exceeded over 10years, and our patents have been accumulated to 35 in total. ZWO in-novatively uses wireless technology to combine the mobile productsto astrophotography equipment, allows the wireless control of thegear, and brings a much more convenient and interesting imaging ex-perience to our customers.
Dec 2011, The world’s first planetary CMOS cameraASI130MM released.
Feb 2015, ZWO planetary CMOS camera ASI174 with the big-gest format in the world at that time released.
May 2016, ASI1600, which broke the CCD camera’s long-time leading position in DSO imaging released.
July 2018, ASIAIR released the smart WiFi device, which quickly became a game changer in the field of astrophotography.
Oct 2019, The second edition of ASIAIR – ASIAIR PRO released.
Dec 2019, Its first full-frame 16bit ADC cooled cameraASI6200 released.
Aug 2021, The third edition of ASIAIR – ASIAIR Plus released.
Dec 2021, AM5 strain wave geared drive mount released.
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