AM5N

The best selling astronomical mount just got better! Introducing the AM5N:

New features:
• Built-in Bluetooth
• New USB-C port and 12v DC output on the saddle - forget the messy cabling!
• Improved base design eliminates azimuth locking knobs
• Improved tracking and less periodic error

The traditional equatorial mount requires heavy counterweights for use. It’s normally very difficult to keep balance in RA and DEC directions, also inconvenient for transit and storage, which bring the astronomy amateurs a lot of extra weight to carry when they are out for imaging. ZWO AM5N solves this problem with ground-breaking harmonic drive technology, no need for counterweights!

Mount Body

The internal structure of the body is optimized with the harmonic drive speed reducer and synchronous belt, bringing more accurate control and an amazing reduction ratio of 300:1.

Astronomy-Dedicated Harmonic Drive Speed Reducer

ZWO jointly developed with well-known domestic manufacturers to improve the harmonic drive speed reducer according to the actual needs of astrophotography. It comes with very low periodic errors, smooth gearing and high torque. The AM5 is born for astronomy.

ZWO measures each mount and equip it with the exclusive PE curve before it leaves our factory. The X-axis represents the drive angle. Y-axis represents periodic errors. The periodic error is stably controlled within±20 arc-seconds.

5,5kg Mount Weight, Large Load Capacity

While the portability is very important, the stability is also essential in use. AM5N combines these two features in perfect harmony. Load capacity of the mount is 13kg without the counterweight and up to 20kg with a counterweight attached!

Technical specifications:

• Mount type: Strain wave gear equatorial mount
• Operating modes: Equatorial mode & Alt-azimuth
  • Periodic error: Less than ±10 arcseconds
• Load capacity: 32 lbs (15 kg) without counterweight, 44 lbs (20 kg) with counterweight (Counterweight limit: 5kg / 11 lbs max.)
• Mount Head Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 kg)
• Latitude adjustment range: Full 0° to 90°
• Azimuth angle adjustment range: ±6°
• Dovetail: Losmandy & Vixen
• Interface thread of counterweight shaft: M12 x 1.75 coarse
• Max slew speed: 6° per second
• Slew rates: 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 60x, 720x, 1440x
• Communication interface: USB-C, WiFi, Bluetooth
• Zero position: Mechanical
• Operating temperature: -20°C to 40°C
• Power failure protection: Yes, built in gear brake
  
  What's in the Box

• AM5N mount body (Standard)
• Dovetail (Standard)
• Rocker Hand controller (Standard)
• Hand controller cable (Standard)