{"product_id":"zwo-am7-tc40","title":"ZWO AM7 Harmonic Equatorial Mount with TC40 Tripod - 44\/66 lb Payload","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial promo: includes the TC40 carbon fiber tripod FREE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 15 lb harmonic mount that carries 44 lb of telescope without a counterweight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:4px solid #333;background:#f5f5f5;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we like the AM7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom to grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20kg (44lb) of telescope and camera with no counterweight, or 30kg (66lb) with one, on a 6.75kg (14.9lb) head. It's the mount to buy when you don't want to outgrow it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision you can check:\u003c\/strong\u003e periodic error is held within ±10″, and every AM7 ships with its own measured periodic error test report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFewer snagged cables:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC power and a USB-C port on the saddle let you power and connect the camera and ASIAIR right at the scope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we tell customers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a heavy telescope on a light carbon tripod needs a stable base. Use the weight bag, spread the legs on firm ground, and keep heavy setups out of strong wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZWO AM7 Harmonic Equatorial Mount with TC40 Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e is ZWO's highest-capacity strain wave (harmonic) GoTo mount. It works in equatorial mode for imaging or alt-azimuth mode for visual observing, has no backlash and doesn't need balancing. It's built for heavier rigs: 130–150mm refractors, 8–11\" SCTs and RASAs, and long camera trains with filter wheels and off-axis guiders. This bundle pairs it with ZWO's TC40 carbon fiber tripod at no extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20kg (44lb) payload without counterweight · 30kg (66lb) with counterweight · ±10″ periodic error · 300:1 harmonic reduction · 0–90° latitude · equatorial or alt-az · Wi-Fi and Bluetooth · 6.75kg (14.9lb) head\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn stock at our Denver-area store and ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/zwo-am7-harmonic-mount-photo-3.jpg?v=1791004714\" alt=\"ZWO AM7 harmonic equatorial mount\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you can image\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall galaxies and planetary nebulae:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Whirlpool, Sombrero and Leo Triplet galaxies, the Ring and Cat's Eye Nebulae, with an 8\" or 11\" SCT or EdgeHD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig nebulae with fast optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rosette, Heart and Soul, and Orion Nebula with a RASA 8 or a 130–150mm refractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo scopes at once:\u003c\/strong\u003e a side-by-side rig with two cameras, within the 20kg (44lb) no-counterweight limit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanets and the Moon:\u003c\/strong\u003e in alt-azimuth mode with an SCT, no polar alignment needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it's easy to set up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no counterweight to add below 20kg and nothing to balance. Level the tripod, set your latitude with the knob (0–60° in one position, 30–90° in the other), and polar align with the ASIAIR or the ZWO app. A magnetic hex wrench stores on the mount body so it doesn't get lost in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl it from the included hand controller, which also runs a Wi-Fi hotspot and handles firmware updates, or connect your phone directly over Bluetooth with the ZWO Sky Atlas app. The ASIAIR connects by cable or over Wi-Fi in station mode. A status light shows red in equatorial mode and green in alt-az mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to add for the best results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-12v-5a-ac-to-dc-adapter-us-for-asiair\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12V power (required):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e the mount runs on 12V DC. Use the ZWO 12V 5A adapter at home or a 12V power tank in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/asiair-plus-256gb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASIAIR Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: controls the mount, camera, guiding and polar alignment from your phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-am7-with-pier-mount\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA permanent pier instead:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e the AM7 with William Optics Pier Mount 90 is the steadier choice for backyard or observatory setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA matching telescope:\u003c\/strong\u003e see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-110apo-am7n-bundle-copy\"\u003eFF110 APO + AM7\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-131apo-am7n-bundle\"\u003eFF131 APO + AM7\u003c\/a\u003e bundles, or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/celestron-edgehd-800-ota-cge\"\u003eCelestron EdgeHD 800\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZWO AM3N vs. AM5N vs. AM7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-am3n-harmonic-drive-equatorial-mount-with-tc40-tripod-17-28-lbs-capacity\"\u003eAM3N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-am5n\"\u003eAM5N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAM7\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload, no counterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8kg (17.6lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15kg (33lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20kg (44lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload, with counterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13kg (28.7lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20kg (44lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30kg (66lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount head weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1kg (9lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5kg (12.1lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75kg (14.9lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic error\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±15″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±10″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±10″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall refractors and travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost imaging setups up to about 130mm refractors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger refractors, SCTs and heavy camera trains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003eAM7\u003c\/strong\u003e if your telescope, camera and accessories weigh more than about 15kg, or you plan to move up to a bigger scope. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zwo-mounts\"\u003eZWO mounts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZWO AM7 mount head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAM7 hand controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic hex wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodic error test report for your mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZWO TC40 carbon fiber tripod with spreader, spiked feet and weight bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/AM7-packing.jpg?v=1777509646\" alt=\"ZWO AM7 packing list and box contents\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12V power supply and counterweights are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eZWO AM7 FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AM7 good for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you already know you'll be running a heavier scope. With no counterweight or balancing, and with the ASIAIR handling polar alignment and guiding, it's as easy to learn on as the smaller ZWO mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat telescopes can the AM7 carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnything up to 20kg (44lb) including camera, guide scope and accessories, or 30kg (66lb) with a counterweight. That covers 130–150mm refractors, 8–11\" SCTs and EdgeHDs, and RASA 8 astrographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a counterweight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot under 20kg (44lb). Above that, ZWO recommends a counterweight of 10kg or less, mounted 20–30cm from the axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAM7 or AM5N?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-am5n\"\u003eAM5N\u003c\/a\u003e is lighter and less expensive and handles most single-scope rigs up to 15kg (33lb). Choose the AM7 for heavier setups or if you plan to grow into a larger telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the TC40 tripod strong enough for the AM7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The TC40 is rated for 50kg (110lb), and ZWO offers the AM7 with a free TC40. For a permanent setup with the heaviest scopes, a pier is steadier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for visual observing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Switch to alt-azimuth mode and use the GoTo from the app or hand controller, with no polar alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a power supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It runs on 12V DC, which isn't included. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zwo-12v-5a-ac-to-dc-adapter-us-for-asiair\"\u003eZWO 12V 5A adapter\u003c\/a\u003e or a 12V power tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrain wave (harmonic) GoTo mount, equatorial or alt-azimuth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom harmonic drive, 300:1 total reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic error\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±10″, with a measured test report for each mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20kg (44lb) without counterweight; 30kg (66lb) with counterweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatitude range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–90° (two-stage: 0–60° and 30–90°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eControl and power\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand controller with Wi-Fi hotspot; ZWO Sky Atlas app over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; ASIAIR wired or wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddle ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC power output and USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V DC (supply not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown to -20°C (-4°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003ePhysical\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount head weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.75kg (14.9lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTC40 tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fiber, 2.3kg (5.1lb), 50kg (110lb) load capacity, 470–800mm (18.5–31.5 in) height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM7 + TC40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"ZWO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49752596021507,"sku":"ZWO-AM7 + TC40","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1979\/5379\/files\/ZWO-AM7_TC40-Tripod.jpg?v=1791066601","url":"https:\/\/milehighastro.com\/products\/zwo-am7-tc40","provider":"Mile High Astronomy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}