Load Capacity
Without counterweights, the ZWO AM5N can handle 15kg of astro gear
Lightweight and easy to setup
Ideal for transporting to dark sky site or setting up in your backyard
Improved tracking
For even sharper images
Cable Management Features
DC output and USB Type-C ports now standard
New Bluetooth Connectivity
For better mount control
EQ and Alt-AZ Modes
For both astrophotography and visual observing
Specifications
Mount type | German Equatorial Mount |
Mount mode | Equatorial/Alt-Azimuth |
Drive | Strain Wave Gear + synchronous belt
(300:1 reduction ratio) |
Periodic error | <±10" |
PE duration | 288s* |
Drive (RA) | Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 17 type 100
reduction ratio strain wave gear + brake |
Drive (DEC) | Stepper motor + synchronous belt + 17 type 100
reduction ratio strain wave gear |
Payload | 15kg (without counterweight)
20kg (with counterweight) @25cm |
Mount Weight | 5.5kg |
Latitude adjustment range | 0°-90° |
Azimuth adjustment range | ±6° |
Dovetail saddle | Losmandy & Vixen |
Interface thread for counterweight bar | M12×1.75 coarse teeth |
Resolution | 0.17" |
Max slew speed | 6° per sec |
Slew speeds | 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x,60x, 720x, 1440x |
Power port | DC5.5 - 2.1(12V- 3A) |
Power consumption | Standby: 12V/0.5A, Tracking: 12V/0.7A,
GOTO: 12V/1.2A (1.7A-Heavy Load Mode) |
Auto Guide port | ST4 |
Communication | USB/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Zero position | Mechanical |
Operating Temperature | -20°C-40C |
Power-off brake | RA axis |
Cable Management | Supported |