{"product_id":"zwo-am3n-tc40-carbon-fibre-tripod-bundle","title":"ZWO AM3N Harmonic Mount + TC40 Carbon Fibre Tripod Bundle","description":"\u003c!-- HEADLINE FACT SHEET\nBest-in-class spec: 8 kg counterweight-free payload at a 4.1 kg mount weight\nMost surprising contrast: A mount weighing 4.1 kg supports up to 8 kg without counterweights\nBuyer fear: Heavy field gear, cable tangles and star trails from inconsistent tracking\nAttention stat: Periodic error held within +\/-15 arcseconds, with an individual PE report\nAudience: Australian astrophotographers building compact refractors and portable imaging rigs\nConversion goal: make the included mount and TC40 tripod clear, then support an informed add-to-cart decision\n--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n.zwo-page {\n  --black: #000000;\n  --ink: #1D1D1F;        \/* Apple body text *\/\n  --paper: #F5F5F7;      \/* Apple off-white *\/\n  --white: #FFFFFF;\n  --mute: #86868B;       \/* secondary text *\/\n  --line: #D2D2D7;       \/* hairline divider *\/\n  --link: #0066CC;       \/* Apple link blue *\/\n  --accent: #E53935;  \/* the ONE per-brand variable. used VERY sparingly *\/\n  --radius: 22px;\n  --radius-lg: 28px;\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"SF Pro Display\", \"SF Pro\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  background: var(--white);\n  line-height: 1.47;\n  letter-spacing: -0.003em;\n  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;\n  \/* BOTH lines, in this order. `hidden` makes the wrapper a scroll container,\n     which silently detaches every descendant position:sticky from the viewport\n     (the \u0026#167;8 sticky compare header, \u0026#167;18 ribbon, \u0026#167;14 spotlight). `clip` blocks\n     overflow WITHOUT creating a scroll container, so sticky works. 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}\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-page\"\u003e\n  \u003cnav class=\"zwo-ribbon\" aria-label=\"Page sections\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#zwo-included\"\u003eIn the bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#zwo-tripod\"\u003eTC40 tripod\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#zwo-features\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#zwo-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-on-dark zwo-stage zwo-stage-accent\" id=\"zwo-overview\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eZWO AM3N + TC40 bundle\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"zwo-hero-h2 zwo-grad zwo-grad-glow\"\u003e8 kg without a counterweight. One TC40 tripod. One field-ready bundle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"zwo-lead\" style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 28px auto 0;\"\u003eThe ZWO AM3N harmonic mount and TC40 carbon-fibre tripod give portable astrophotographers a lighter path to accurate tracking, clean cable routing and fast setup under Australian skies. For anyone comparing an astrophotography mount in Australia, the bundle keeps the core mount and tripod choice together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"#zwo-included\" class=\"zwo-link\"\u003eSee what is included \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 6 15 12 9 18\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"#zwo-specs\" class=\"zwo-link\"\u003eView specifications \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 6 15 12 9 18\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-paper\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stats zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e4.1 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003emount weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e8 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003epayload without counterweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e±15″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003eperiodic error\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e2.3 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003eTC40 tripod weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-pullquote\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"zwo-reveal\"\u003e4.1 kg to carry. 8 kg to image. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eThen a 2.3 kg carbon-fibre tripod to put it on the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-on-dark zwo-anchor\" id=\"zwo-included\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eIncluded product 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003e1 x ZWO AM3N harmonic mount.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eThis is the complete AM3N mount unit, not an adapter or accessory. It includes the ZWO hand controller, connection cables, quick guide, hex key and the individual periodic-error test report listed in the official manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eIncluded product 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003e1 x ZWO TC40 carbon-fibre tripod.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eThe matching TC40 provides the portable base for the mount. ZWO lists the tripod with its weight bag, three stainless-steel spikes and two hex wrenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eCleaner setup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003eUSB Type-C and 12 V routing at the saddle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eIntegrated data and power connections help reduce hanging cables around the moving axes. That means less clutter to manage when a camera, focuser and ASIAIR are all part of the imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eTwo observing styles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003eEquatorial tracking or Alt-Az simplicity.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eUse equatorial mode for accurate sky tracking and long-exposure imaging. Switch to Alt-Azimuth mode when the goal is a straightforward visual observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-anchor\" id=\"zwo-tripod\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-split zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-split-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eTC40 carbon-fibre tripod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"zwo-h2\"\u003e2.3 kg folded. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eUp to 800 mm when the sky calls.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eThe TC40 folds to 500 mm for transport and adjusts from 470 to 800 mm. Its two-section carbon-fibre legs use 40 mm upper tubes and 36 mm lower tubes, while the supplied weight bag lets you add ballast when conditions or equipment demand more planted stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c!-- zwo-tc40-tripod-extended.jpg -\u003e TC40 portability and height section --\u003e\n      \u003cimg class=\"zwo-split-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am3n-tc40-tripod-extended.webp?v=1784023800\" alt=\"ZWO TC40 carbon-fibre tripod extended on a white background\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n        \u003c!-- zwo-am3n-mount-three-quarter.jpg -\u003e mount product overview --\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am3n-mount-three-quarter.webp?v=1784023800\" alt=\"ZWO AM3N harmonic mount three-quarter view\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eZWO AM3N mount, shown as supplied in the bundle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n        \u003c!-- zwo-am3n-mount-front-panel.jpg -\u003e mount connection and saddle detail --\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am3n-mount-front-panel.webp?v=1784023800\" alt=\"ZWO AM3N harmonic mount front and saddle detail\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eDual Losmandy and Vixen saddle with integrated cable-management connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n        \u003c!-- zwo-tc40-tripod-folded.jpg -\u003e TC40 transport size --\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am3n-tc40-tripod-folded.webp?v=1784023800\" alt=\"ZWO TC40 carbon-fibre tripod folded for transport\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eTC40 folded to a compact 500 mm length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n        \u003c!-- zwo-tc40-mounting-plate.jpg -\u003e TC40 mount interface --\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am3n-tc40-mounting-plate.webp?v=1784023800\" alt=\"ZWO TC40 tripod mounting plate close-up\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eTC40 top plate and mounting interface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-anchor\" id=\"zwo-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlights\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"zwo-tick\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003e8 kg payload without counterweights, or 13 kg with counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"zwo-tick\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eIndividual 360-degree periodic-error report supplied with the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"zwo-tick\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eComputerised telescope mount control through ASIAIR, ASCOM, INDI, USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"zwo-tick\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eR.A.-axis power-off brake and mechanical zero position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"zwo-tick\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003e0-90 degree altitude range for use across Australian latitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"zwo-tick\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eTC40 includes a weight bag, three steel spikes and setup tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-paper zwo-anchor\" id=\"zwo-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eComplete bundle specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"zwo-h2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0 36px;\"\u003e8 kg counterweight-free. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eEvery key number in one place.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-cat\"\u003eMount\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMount type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eStrain wave gear mount\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eOperating modes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eEquatorial \/ Alt-Azimuth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eStrain wave gear + synchronous belt, 300:1 total reduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePeriodic error\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eLess than ±15″ over a 288-second PE period\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePayload without counterweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e8 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePayload with counterweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e13 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMount weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e4.1 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAltitude adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e0°-90°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAzimuth adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e±6°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eDovetail saddle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eLosmandy and Vixen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eCounterweight-bar thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eM12 x 1.75 coarse thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eEncoder resolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e0.17″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMaximum slew speed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e6°\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e12 V DC, centre positive, at least 3 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e0.65 A standby \/ 0.8 A tracking \/ 1.3 A GoTo (1.8 A heavy-load mode)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAutoguide port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eST4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eCommunication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eUSB \/ Wi-Fi \/ Bluetooth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMechanical zero position\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eSupported\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e-20°C to 40°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePower-off brake\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eR.A. axis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eCable management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eIntegrated DC output and USB Type-C at the saddle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-cat\"\u003eTC40 tripod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eCarbon-fibre legs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eTripod weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e2.3 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eRated tripod load capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e50 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAdjustable height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e470-800 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eFolded length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e500 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eFolded size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e500 x 124 x 85 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eLeg sections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eLeg tube diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e40 mm upper \/ 36 mm lower\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-paper zwo-closing\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"zwo-h2\"\u003eUnder Australian skies. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eBacked by Bintel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perks zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003eAustralian warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eFull local cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003eShips from Sydney\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eFrom local stock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003eExpert advice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eFrom working astronomers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003e40+ years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eIn Australian astronomy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45347752017989,"sku":"AM3N+TC40","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am3n-front-panel.webp?v=1784023749","url":"https:\/\/bintel.com.au\/products\/zwo-am3n-tc40-carbon-fibre-tripod-bundle","provider":"The Binocular and Telescope Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}