Released by ZWO for its 10th anniversary, the AM5 features high performance strain wave gears creating a precision and intelligent light weight mount built to meet the demands of modern astronomers. 

Key Features: 

1. High Precision: The AM5 Strain Wave Gear Mount is equipped with a special harmonic reducer achieve high–precision control. The Periodic Error (PE) is stable within ±20 arcseconds and offers a high torque output allowing the use of large loads without the need for a counter- weight. Each mount includes a chart of its own individual PE error curve. 
2. High Load: the AM5 body weighs 5.5kg. It can carry a payload of up to 13kg without counterweight. This is increased to 20 kg if an optional counterweight is used. 
3. Customized Control System: The mount is features a highly customized control software with over the air (OTA) upgrade capability. 
4. Dual Mode: The AM5 mount is capable of both equatorial and alt–azimuth modes making it suitable for both visual and imaging. use 
5. No Restrictions On Areas of Use: The AM5 is designed with an elevation angle of 0-90 degrees and can be used anywhere from the equator to the polar regions. 

6. Physical Hand Controller + APP Control: The AM5 can be controlled via the included hand controller or, for a modern feel, via mobile phone or tablet using our AM5 app. The app offers an onscreen joystick combined with the convenient tools such as 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 WiFi.