Zwo Am3 Harmonic Equatorial Goto Mount
- Product Code: ga224900
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Designed with a strain wave gear reducer and synchronous belt for precise control, the ZWO AM3 Harmonic Equatorial GoTo Mount offers alt-az operation for observation and go-to equatorial tracking, via an app or a hand controller, for astrophotography. The mount weighs just 8.6 pounds but can support payloads up to 17.6 pounds on its own or 28.7 pounds with a user-supplied counterweight and shaft. A brake system ensures the mount won't topple in the event of a power failure. The mount runs on a user-supplied 12V 3A power supply and is compatible with ASCOM and ZWO's ASIAIR platforms.
17.6 lb Payload, No Counterweight Control by App or Hand Unit Dual EQ & Alt-Az Modes Precise 300:1 Reduction Ratio Power Failure Brake System Accepts Vixen & Losmandy Dovetails 12V Power Output Port Finderscope Bracket Sync/Alt-Az/EQ Indicator Light Requires 12V 3A Power Supply
Key Specs | |
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Mount Type | Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial |
GoTo Capability | Yes |
Payload Capacity | 17.6 lb / 8 kg (without Counterweight) 28.7 lb / 13 kg (with Counterweight) |
Motor | Dual Axis |
Power Source | AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included) |
Mounting | To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle |
GPS | No |
Wireless | Wi-Fi *Built-In |
Weight | 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg |
Mount | |
Mount Type | Motorized; Alt-Azimuth/German Equatorial |
GoTo Capability | Yes |
Payload Capacity | 17.6 lb / 8 kg (without Counterweight) 28.7 lb / 13 kg (with Counterweight) |
Motor | Dual Axis |
Altitude Adjustment | 0 to 90° |
Latitude Adjustment | 6° |
Declination Adjustment | Yes |
Right Ascension Adjustment | Yes |
Counterweight | Yes |
Polar Axis Scope | No |
General | |
Power Source | AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included) |
Input Power | 12 VDC at 3 A |
Inputs / Outputs | USB-B |
Mounting | To Optical Tube Assembly: Dual Losmandy-/Vixen-Type Saddle |
GPS | No |
Wireless | Wi-Fi *Built-In |
Materials | Aluminum |
Operating Conditions | 5 to 104°F / -15 to 40°C |
Dimensions | 7.3 x 3.5" / 185 x 90 mm |
Weight | 8.6 lb / 3.9 kg |
Packaging Info | |
Package Weight | 12.36 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.9 x 12.5 x 8.2" |
- Weighs 8.6 pounds
- Supports 17.6 pounds without counterweight
- Payload increases to 28.7 pounds with optional counterweight
- Strain-wave gearing system comes with very low periodic errors, smooth gearing, and high torque
- Reduction ratio is 300:1
- Each mount is tested and shipped with a periodic error curve report
- Capable of both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes
- Suitable for both visual and imaging
- Elevation angle of 0-90°
- Can be used anywhere from the equator to the polar regions
- Red light is displayed for equatorial mount mode
- Green light is displayed for alt-azimuth mode
- If the mount has no synchronization, the indicator light flashes alternately red and green, and the corresponding color indicator light will be displayed according to the mode after synchronization
- Can be controlled via the included hand controller or via mobile phone or tablet using the AM5 app
- App offers an onscreen joystick combined with convenient tools including Best Objects of the Evening, a built in star map with real-time display and GOTO functions
- There is no need to connect to a computer—the mount and hand controller connect via Wi-Fi
- The mount is compatible with ASCOM, INDI, ASIAIR, and other platforms
- In the event of power failure, brakes are instantly applied to prevent the telescope and equipment from falling and resulting in damage or injury
- Supplied from the main body power socket, this outlet can share power with devices such as ASIAIR
- The mount is powered by a user-provided 12V 3A power supply
Related Questions and Answers
Q: 1. Can I use DSLR adapter?
A: Yes there is a way to connect a DSLR to this scope. I would need to know exactly which DSLR you have to recommend the proper adapters.
Q: 2. Can I attach a DSLR to this for astrophotographery?
A: To attach a camera to the Celestron CGX-L Equatorial 1100 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo Telescope BH #CECGXL1100SC • MFR #12071 you will need Celestron f/6.3 Reducer/Corrector BH #CERC • MFR #94175 to attach to the rear of the scope. Your camera will have a T-mount attached to your camera. Those (2) pieces will now screw together.
Q: 3. The description does not describe the telescope, only the mount. Is the Celestron 8" Newtonian is included?
A: It comes with the telescope, the Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) There is very little information available on Celestron website. 8” (200mm) f/5 optical design provides excellent wide field views Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image.
Q: 4. What type of lunar and planetary imaging can I expect with the eVscope 2?
A: The Unistellar eVscope 2 114mm f/4 GoTo Reflector Telescope is fine for lunar viewing but planets will only appear as bright stars. The telescope lacks proper magnification for planetary viewing.
Q: 5. Does this scope have fastar capability? Thank you.
A: Yes. The Celestron C8-A-XLT CGE 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope is Fastar compatible.
Q: 6. What is the primary mirror wavefront error?
A: The Celestron C8-A-XLT CGE 8" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) has a 1/4 wavefront error.
Q: 7. What mount is suitable for C8-A-XLT?
A: With an instrument load capacity of 30 lbs, the Advanced VX Mount and Tripod Item #: 91519 is a perfect match for the C8-A-XLT CGE Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube.
Q: 8. Automatic alignment seems to be a great feature. Does the scope have the ability to track objects as I am viewing them?
A: Yes
Q: 9. Can you see planets close up with this telescope or are they far away?
A: It would be very possible to see the planets Please understand that a lot will depend on the magnification of the eyepiece and the planets orbital position to the earth
Q: 10. What is the difference between Celestron C11-A and Celestron C11. Does Celestron C11-A have any improvements?
A: Sorry but B&H no longer has a listing for the Celestron C11. only the Celestron C11-A XLT 11" f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only, CGE Dovetail) BH #CEC11AXLT • MFR #91036-XLT
- In the event of power failure, brakes are instantly applied to prevent the telescope and equipment from falling and resulting in damage or injury
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