{"id":13774,"date":"2025-04-03T22:29:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T20:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13774"},"modified":"2026-03-03T20:25:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T19:25:28","slug":"zwo-am5-harmonic-equatorial-mount","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/zwo-am5-harmonic-equatorial-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"ZWO AM5 Harmonic Equatorial Mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ZWO AM5 Harmonic Equatorial Mount is a lightweight but powerful mount designed specifically for mobile astrophotography. With its own weight of only 5.5 kg and a load capacity of up to 13 kg without a counterweight, this system is ideal for those who travel a lot or do not want to lug around a heavy setup. For heavier telescopes, you can expand to 20 kg with an optional counterweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mount uses harmonic drive technology, making it extremely stable and accurate in a compact size. Each AM5 is individually calibrated by ZWO with a guaranteed periodic error below \u00b120 arc seconds. When combined with an autoguider, such as the ZWO ASI120MM Mini or ASI220MM Mini, you achieve reliable tracking that meets the requirements of serious deep-sky photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big advantage of the AM5 is its flexibility: you can use it both in equatorial mode (for long-exposure and deep-sky) and in alt-azimuth mode (for visual observation or fast planetary photography). The status LED clearly shows the active mode: red for equatorial, green for alt-azimuth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AM5 works seamlessly with the ZWO ASIAIR and is fully wirelessly controllable via smartphone or tablet. Thanks to internal cable routing, the setup remains uncluttered and free of loose cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you can do with it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep-sky astrophotography without counterweight up to 13 kg (up to 20 kg with counterweight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full wireless control via ASIAIR or included hand controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual observation or planetary photography in alt-azimuth mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact and travel-friendly set-up, without long set-up time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for both mobile and permanent installations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What's included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ZWO AM5 Harmonic Equatorial Mount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wireless hand controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mounting saddle (Vixen and Losmandy compatible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ST-4 autoguider port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USB 2.0 and WiFi interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application<\/strong><br>This mount is intended for advanced amateurs and serious astrophotographers looking for a reliable and portable solution. Perfect for mobile deep-sky setups with refractors or compact Newtons. Not suitable for beginners looking for a simple entry-level telescope or for use without basic knowledge of equatorial setups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><br>Type: Harmonic \/ strainwave gear mount<br>Maximum load capacity: 13 kg (without counterweight), 20 kg (with counterweight)<br>Own weight: 5.5 kg<br>Pole adjustment: 0\u00b0 - 90\u00b0<br>Dovetail compatibility: Vixen &amp; Losmandy<br>Interfaces: USB 2.0, WiFi, ST-4<br>GoTo functionality: Yes<br>Autoguiding: Yes<br>Hand controller: Wireless included<br>Compatibility:Fully integrated with ASIAIR<br>Tripod: Not included<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"801\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"383\">ZWO AM5 Harmonic Equatorial Mount comes with wireless hand controller, supports both equatorial and alt-azimuth modes, and is fully integrated with ZWO ASIAIR.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":19858,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[123],"product_cat":[3097,3120,3099,538,56,3116],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-13774","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-zwo","product_cat-astrofotografie-monteringen","product_cat-equatoriale-monteringen","product_cat-harmonic-eq-mounts","product_cat-monteringen","product_cat-telescoop-accessoires","product_cat-telescoop-monteringen","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":13800,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/zwo-am3-harmonic-mount-zonder-statief\/","url_meta":{"origin":13774,"position":0},"title":"ZWO AM3 Harmonic Mount (without or with tripod)","author":"","date":"04-04-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The ZWO AM3 is a super lightweight harmonic mount for astrophotography. 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