A thoughtful look at how an equatorial fork without counterweights reshapes imaging workflows, and why the Watusi 150 Equatorial Fork Mount With Carbon Fiber Arms And No Counterweights For Advanced Astronomy deserves a place in serious kits....
ZWO's newly released AM7 mount offers observatory-class precision and a 20 kg payload (no counterweight needed) in a portable package. A 5-week field test shows how the AM7 outperforms the AM5N and AM3, and why it could be a keeper. ...
MLAstro SAL-66 mount announced. A new observatory class harmonic mount built for long focal length rigs, clean cabling, and remote nights that do not need babysitting. Bigger harmonics, bigger motor, and a clear path to robotic polar alignment in 202...
Exploring a modular motorized pier concept developed by AstrophilosLab that integrates with NINA to use automatic polar alignment, support open source software, and reduce setup friction for amateur astrophotographers....
Step by step guidance shows how you configure, align, and protect the MLAstro SAL-33 harmonic mount setup and safety guide process, offering a clearer path to dependable performance in the field....
The HST MiniTracker is a compact, precision-built star tracker with a strain wave gear. TheMiniTracker designed for astrophotographers who want powerful performance in a lightweight package. Its all-CNC metal construction provides exceptional durabil...
A first look at the ClearSky ST-17 R harmonic mount for real world astrophotographers. The ClearSky ST-17 R offers practical performance for those who are looking for less exepensive harmonic drive mounts....
A lightweight, high-precision solution for astrophotography. The The EZT Astro harmonic EQ/Alt-Az MEQ-17EX mount design supports dual operating modes and offers performance suited for advanced imaging setups....
Built for precision astrophotography, the UMi 17X harmonic drive telescope mount from Proxisky introduces the new servo SWG system, combining advanced dual-mode operation, carbon fiber construction, and servo-driven strain wave gear mechanics....
Astrophotographers gain access to a customizable and precision-engineered mount system built for reliability, high payload capacity, and ease of remote operation with the JTW special offer for introducing the Trident GT....
The new pan-tilt head altazimuth mount from 2047STUDIO combines CNC-machined aluminum, multiple bearing support, and customizable damping to provide stability and compatibility for astronomy....
New harmonic drive mount from MLAstro: The SAL-33 tracks like a seasoned guide and thinks like a lab, a frontier handshake between porch wisdom and cosmic curiosity. Meet the mount built for the Sun and stars. New harmonic drive mount from MLAstro: T...
Introducing the Teseek 14 mount. A $500 Strain Wave Gear Mount from AliExpress: Bargain or Risk? Imagine a featherweight mount that rivals $1,500 models, sold for one-third the price. It’s astronomy’s version of finding gold in a gravel pile, portabl...
The new ZWO AM3N harmonic equatorial mount arrives with upgrades for backyard astronomers, offering lightweight portability, higher payload capacity, improved cable management, and reliable tracking for astrophotography....
Astrophotographer gear setups are getting smaller and more portable, Dylan O'Donnell recently reviewed the Sky-Watcher 100i Strain mount by showing how a lightweight mount can still deliver reliable tracking for long exposures during a night of imag...
You want options? You’ve got plenty! With a growing buffet of harmonic drive mounts, which one delivers the best harmonic drive telescope mount value? From the AM5 to the EM31 Pro, the choices are vast—and so are the claims....
Astrophotographers wanting to elevate their imaging results should check out the new 10Micron GM1000 HPS EP (Enhanced Performance) Equatorial Mount, the observatory-grade accuracy and rugged portability delivers for both backyard and remote setups....
For astronomers seeking stability and customization, Skyoptikst delivers unmatched craftsmanship, permanent Piers for 500 bucks - yes please, combining eco-friendly finishes, universal mount fit, and transparent global shipping for observatory perfec...
2047Studio's Parrellel Mount-V5 for binoculars is a CNC-machined aluminum and nylon mount designed for small to medium binoculars, offering stable parallel motion, a foldable L-frame, and a 3/8-inch tripod interface, ideal for astronomy or nature obs...
EZT Astro recently released the MEQ-17 EX Harmonic Drive EQ Mount, it delivers high-torque, backlash-free tracking in a compact, counterweight-free design with ASCOM Alpaca integration, ideal for portable astrophotography setups supporting up to 55lb...
