{"product_id":"am7-harmonic-equatorial-mount","title":"AM7 Harmonic Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe telescope mount that grows with you, precision that keeps you exploring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89986\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-370x185.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-840x420.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-410x205.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-24x12.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-36x18.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-48x24.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ce241518ed46715cd51f8eee29020c0f-730x365.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose the AM7 Harmonic Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e？\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. High capacity, two ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarries up to 20 kg with no counterweight. Up to 30 kg with a counterweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.Precision you can verify\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodic error is controlled within plus or minus 10 arcseconds, and every mount includes its own measured PE test report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.Cleaner setup, less mess\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in USB C and DC power ports on the dovetail saddle help keep cables organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.Two modes, one mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquatorial mode for tracking and imaging. Alt-azimuth mode for visual observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.Works anywhere on Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero to 90 degrees altitude range means it can be used at any latitude worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.Control the way you like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth, Wi Fi, or the included hand controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.Ready for cold nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated down to minus 20 C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.A control system built for reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZWO’s in house control system is designed for stable, dependable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.Portable by design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its capacity, the mount weighs about 6.5 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.Backed by support and a global community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZWO mounts are widely used by astrophotographers worldwide, with a strong user community and support network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89987\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-370x231.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-840x525.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-410x256.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-36x23.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-48x30.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7bf58bead7797f990fd082a4a5bb318d-730x456.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89988\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-410x308.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1cffbbaac605bf12b6c2f44d4f63554c-730x548.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAM7, More Capacity,More Precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AM7 is ZWO’s highest-capacity harmonic drive telescope mount. It is built with heavier imaging rigs in mind, such as telescopes with long focal lengths, where tracking accuracy matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89989\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-410x273.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8c12cbd336459c5ddff507ca2f8ce1dc-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AM7 supports up to 20 kg without counterweights, and up to 30 kg with counterweights installed. That gives you room to run a serious setup now and still scale up later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking and GoTo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is simple. Solid tracking and reliable GoTo under real payload, so you spend less time managing limits and more time imaging and exploring the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Mount for the Long Haul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AM7 handles both small and heavy setups, so you can grow into bigger telescopes without outgrowing your mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Weights are manually measured and may vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Grade Precision With a Custom Harmonic Drive Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt out of years of ZWO development and tuned for astrophotography, the AM7’s custom harmonic drive is designed for smooth, stable tracking with strong torque and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery AM7 is individually tested before it ships. You get a unique periodic error curve report for your mount, so you can see the measured tracking performance of the exact unit you own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey specs and testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom harmonic drive system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal harmonic gear reduction ratio 300 to 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual periodic error test report included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodic error controlled within plus or minus 10 arcseconds for dependable high precision tracking. 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Less Mess. Fast Setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of telescope setups end up as a tangle of wires and extra adapters. The AM7 is built to keep things cleaner and simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith built in USB-C and power ports on the mount, you can run power and data where you need it without cables hanging everywhere. Even if you have a custom rig with a camera, focuser, guide gear, and other accessories, the AM7 helps reduce clutter so you can set up faster and spend more time imaging the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89992\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-370x231.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-840x525.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-410x256.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-36x23.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-48x30.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2eeabcf41896274100a17aa80ef0e12a-730x456.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Management Made Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated USB C and DC Power Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt only 6.75 kg, the AM7 is designed to be easy to carry and quick to set up. The built in dovetail plate includes a USB C port and DC power outlets, so you can route power and data through the mount instead of running a mess of cables around it. The result is cleaner cable routing and far less of the usual cable spider web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mount adjustments when needed, the AM7 also includes a magnetic hex wrench that stores directly on the mount body, so it stays close at hand and does not get lost in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89993\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-370x216.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-840x490.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-410x239.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-36x21.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-48x28.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2c860a35cc9c4dbe1c5b6fdfa3ebba2d-730x426.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Mode Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Mount for Viewing and Imaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AM7 supports two modes so you can use the same mount for casual observing or serious imaging. Switching modes is done with a quick hardware change to the mount’s position, then you select the mode on the hand controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89994\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-410x308.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3b780a44e17461f2616465ea34d340e5-730x548.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquatorial Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for accurate sky tracking for imaging and longer sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlt Azimuth Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for visual observing with quick setup and simple pointing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMode Indicator Lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed means Equatorial Mode\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89995\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-370x139.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-840x315.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-410x154.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-24x9.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-36x14.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-48x18.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3ebd4436b0ec7489570eefba3c2bc0a1-730x274.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen means Alt Azimuth Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM7 supports a full 0 to 90 degree altitude adjustment range, so it can be aligned and used almost anywhere on Earth, from the equator to the poles. That makes it a practical choice for travel or a permanent setup, no matter where you observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89996\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-370x216.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-840x490.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-410x239.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-36x21.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-48x28.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ee9b6b84c6d0361c714dc213fe88be6b-730x426.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the two stage adjustment works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage one adjustment range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the altitude adjustment knob for 0 to 60 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage two adjustment range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove the hex screw to the second position to enable 30 to 90 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89997\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-410x273.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/c14071cb430fb41b62f004a58631d80b-730x487.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUser-friendly Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Control, Refined\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM7 gives you two simple ways to connect, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so control is always straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth makes quick sessions easier. Open your phone, connect directly, and control the mount without a hand controller. No need to switch your device over to the mount’s Wi Fi network just to get running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90033\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-370x216.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-840x490.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-410x239.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-24x14.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-36x21.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-48x28.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fad41132709b0e34c3241dc1649ec26f-730x426.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is new in the latest version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can turn Bluetooth on or off by holding the BT button for 10 seconds. The setting is saved, even after power off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA cleaner indicator light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new light guide column softens the LEDs, so the status lights are easier on your eyes at night and won’t interfere with your camera’s either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89998\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-370x154.jpg 370w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-840x350.jpg 840w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-410x171.jpg 410w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-24x10.jpg 24w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-36x15.jpg 36w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-48x20.jpg 48w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/f8e4faca226ef960fe252b4777078856-730x304.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAM7 Smart Hand Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than a Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM7 includes a joystick style hand controller designed for comfortable, and intuitive control. It is also a built in connection hub for the mount. With its integrated Wi-Fi hotspot, you can control the mount wirelessly, manage settings through a simple web interface, and perform firmware updates for both the hand controller and the mount. This is the main path for keeping the system current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth When You Want It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOff When You Need It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth control is a convenient option for direct smartphone control in the field. But some environments need tighter wireless control, like remote observatories or permanent installations where interference or policy requirements matter. For those cases, AM7 lets you easily disable Bluetooth when needed, then enable it again when it makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollow-knob ergonomic design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dovetail plate tension knob and azimuth fine-tuning knob feature a hollow structure. 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You get a live star map, simple object search, and quick tools like Tonight’s Best, target GoTo, and precise pointing to the objects you want to observe or image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks Smoothly With ASIAIR in Station Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM7 also supports station mode, which makes it easy to integrate with a controller like ASIAIR. 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href=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d.jpg\" rel=\"magnific\" class=\"inited\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-90007\" src=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d-768x359.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.zwoastro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0ff73d284b333d4e5b01cb5767a9362d-370x173.jpg 370w, 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