{"product_id":"zwo-am5-harmonic-mount-used-am5-u","title":"ZWO AM5 Harmonic Mount - USED (AM5-U)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eZWO AM5 Harmonic Mount - USED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZWO AM5 is a compact and lightweight harmonic drive (strain wave gear) telescope mount designed for astrophotography. Engineered for portability and convenience, it offers the performance of a much larger equatorial mount while maintaining a highly portable form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional equatorial mounts, the AM5 is designed to operate without a counterweight in many imaging setups, making transport, setup, and handling simpler. Its robust load capacity, combined with its reduced size and weight, makes it well suited for both backyard imaging and portable astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing on improved tracking performance over conventional astrophotography mounts, the ZWO AM5 emphasizes ease of use, compactness, and a more streamlined imaging experience. Its practical design allows astrophotographers to spend less time managing equipment and more time capturing deep-sky images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonic Drive (Strain Wave Gear) Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquatorial (EQ) \/ Alt-Azimuth (AZ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Payload (without Counterweight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 28 lb (12.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Payload (with Counterweight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 44 lb (20 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounterweight Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required for payloads up to 28 lb (12.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Guiding Error\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6–0.8 arcsec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASCOM Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddle Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVixen \u0026amp; Losmandy Dovetail Mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASIAIR Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully compatible with ASIAIR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, lightweight, and highly portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49968023929061,"sku":"ZWO-AM5-U","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6245\/2965\/files\/355.jpg?v=1783546514","url":"https:\/\/astronomyplus.com\/products\/zwo-am5-harmonic-mount-used-am5-u","provider":"Astronomy Plus – Telescopes \u0026 Astrophotography Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}