ZWO AM3 Mount - High-Precision, Portable Telescope Mount (Head Only)

The ZWO AM3 Mount is a revolutionary step in astrophotography equipment. Designed to alleviate the issues associated with traditional equatorial mounts, which often require heavy counterweights and complex balancing, the ZWO AM3 Mount offers a compact, lightweight solution without sacrificing stability or performance.

Why Choose the ZWO AM3 Mount?

Traditional equatorial mounts can be cumbersome, requiring heavy counterweights to maintain balance in RA and DEC directions. These mounts can be difficult to transport and store, causing significant inconvenience for amateur astrophotographers. The ZWO AM3 Mount addresses these challenges with its lightweight design and superior load capacity, making it an ideal choice for those looking to streamline their astrophotography setup.

Key Features of the ZWO AM3 Mount

• ZWO AM3 Mount Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 3.9kg, the ZWO AM3 Mount is easy to transport, making it perfect for on-the-go astrophotography.
• ZWO AM3 Mount High Load Capacity: The mount supports a load capacity of up to 8kg without a counterweight and up to 13kg with a counterweight, providing versatility for various equipment setups.
• ZWO AM3 Mount Advanced Strain Wave Gear: Equipped with a custom strain wave gear system, the AM3 offers high torque and minimal periodic error, ensuring precise and stable performance.
• Dual-Mode Operation: Easily switch between equatorial and altazimuth modes using the ASI Mount App or hand controller, catering to both photographic and visual astronomy needs.
• Wide Pitch Angle Adjustment: Adjust the pitch angle from 0° to 90°, allowing for a wide range of observational positions.
• Wireless Control: Control the mount via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or use the ergonomic rocker-style hand controller for seamless operation.

ZWO AM3 Mount Portable and Stable Design

The ZWO AM3 Mount features an optimized internal structure with a strain wave gear reducer and synchronous belt, offering precise control and an impressive reduction ratio of 300:1. This design ensures stability while maintaining portability, allowing you to focus on capturing stunning astrophotography images without worrying about equipment balance.

ZWO AM3 Mount Custom Strain Wave Gear

Designed specifically for astrophotography, the custom strain wave gear system provides low periodic error and high torque. Each mount undergoes rigorous testing and is equipped with an exclusive PE curve to guarantee quality and reliability right out of the box.

ZWO AM3 Mount Impressive Load Capacity

The AM3 mount supports a substantial payload, handling up to 8kg without a counterweight and up to 13kg with a counterweight. This flexibility accommodates a wide range of telescopes and accessories, making the AM3 a versatile addition to any astrophotography toolkit.

Equatorial and Altazimuth Modes

The ZWO AM3 Mount offers the flexibility of both equatorial and altazimuth modes. Switch between these modes easily using the ASI Mount App or hand controller, making it suitable for both tracking and photographing celestial objects or casual visual observation.

Wide Angle Adjustment

The mount allows for a full pitch angle adjustment from 0° to 90°, providing the flexibility to achieve the perfect angle for your astrophotography sessions.

Wireless Control for Convenience

Take advantage of wireless control via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling you to manage functions such as "Tonight’s Target" and "GOTO" directly from your smartphone. The rocker-style hand controller is comfortable to use and integrates seamlessly with the ASIAIR for a streamlined astrophotography experience.

Order your ZWO AM3 Mount today and take your astrophotography to new heights with a mount that combines precision, stability, and portability in one sleek package.

The traditional equatorial mount requires heavy counterweights. It can be very difficult to keep balance in RA and DEC directions, and also inconvenient for transit and storage, which brings amateur astrophotographers a lot of pain when they are out for imaging.

Some of the strain wave geared drive mounts are relatively simple in functions, insufficient in load capacity, and also not very stable in use.

To solve the above issues, ZWO developed the ASI Mount series. No need for a counterweight. With a self-weight of 3.9kg, AM3 has a large load capacity from 8kg to 13kg. While portability is very important, stability is also essential in use. Instead of blindly pursuing the lightweight of the mount body, ZWO is more so along the lines of stability for an entire use. The internal structure of the body is optimized with the strain wave gear reducer and synchronous belt, bringing more accurate control and an amazing reduction ratio of 300:1. It is also multi-functional that can be used as both an equatorial mount or an altazimuth mount. You can either control the mount via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, or a hand controller.

Portable and stable

The internal structure of the body is optimized with the strain wave gear reducer and synchronous belt, bringing more accurate control and an amazing reduction ratio of 300:1.

Customized Strain Wave Gear

ZWO developed the special strain wave gear based on the actual needs for astrophotography.  It comes with very low periodic error and high torque. Each mount is tested and equipped with an exclusive PE curve before it leaves the factory so that the quality can be guaranteed.

3.9kg Net Weight

Instead of blindly pursuing the lightweight of the mount body, ZWO is more so along the lines of stability for an entire use.

8kg-13kg payload

The load capacity of AM3 without the counterweight is 8kg, and 13kg with the counterweight.

The load capacity of the AM3 mount, as depicted in the above figure,

Results from simulated calculation:
1. Maximum load without the counterweight: 8kg (maximum output torque: 16N · m);
2.Supported counterweight:≤5kg. Maximum load capacity with the counterweight: 13kg.
The counterweight should be secured on a counterweight bar of no more than 20cm in length.

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Equatorial Mode / Altazimuth Mode

Can be switched via ASI Mount App or hand controller

Equatorial Mode: Suitable for tracking and photographing objects

Altazimuth Mode: Suitable for visual astronomy

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All-round 0°-90° Latitude Scale

Gear 1: Allow you to adjust the latitude adjustment knob to achieve a degree between 0 and 60.

Gear 2: You can loosen the hex-head screw and then adjust the latitude adjustment knob to achieve a degree between 30 and 90.

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Wireless Control

Tonight’s Target, GOTO, Live Preview and so many great functions can all be achieved with your phones.

ZWO AM3 Mount Rocker-style Hand Controller

Comfortable touch and easy to use. Integrated with Wi-Fi network allowing for wireless control. You can easily upgrade the firmware of the hand controller and mount it on the webpage.

ZWO AM3 Mount Seamless Linkage with ASIAIR

ASIAIR can control AM5 via a wired or wireless connection. The ASI package gives customers the best astrophotography experience.

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