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AM7 mount from ZWO

Oh, the joys of dragging a heavy rig outside… said no astronomer ever. For years, getting into astrophotography came with an unspoken requirement: you didn't just need patience and curiosity - you also needed to be a bit of a bodybuilder. The moment a newcomer realized that their dream hobby involved hauling around 50-pound equatorial heads and s...

New harmonic drive mount from MLAstro: The SAL-33

Astrophotography gear often comes from familiar big-name brands, so a new mount from a small solar-imaging company might raise some eyebrows. MLAstro, a Vietnam-based startup known for its cutting-edge spectroheliograph (narrowband solar imaging device), has taken a bold leap from capturing sunspots to tracking the entire night sky - I have one and it's am...

Sky-Watcher 100i Strain reviewed by Dylan O Donnell

When you look at the evolution of astrophotography equipment, there are these moments when the ground shifts beneath our feet. One of those moments is happening right now with strain wave, or harmonic drive, mounts. Once considered experimental or niche, they have rapidly become the standard for portability and reliability. These instruments are compact, surprisingly st...

Best harmonic drive telescope mount value today

So what’s it gonna be - which harmonic drive mount from this ever-growing buffet of beltless wonders are you going to throw your wallet at next? You’ve got more options than a possum in a peach orchard. iOptron, ZWO, Pegasus, Hobym, Rainbow Astro, Lacerta, and now even mystery brands from deep in the digital bowels of Alibaba, like the Jouer 14, Jouer 17, ev...

HAE16C strain wave gear drive mount from iOptron

iOptron recently introduced the HAE16C, an ultra-compact, GoTo dual AZ/EQ hybrid strain wave gear (SWG) mount designed to transform the portable astronomy experience. Weighing just 5.7 lbs, this mini titan delivers unparalleled performance without the need for bulky counterweights or shafts, making it the perfect companion for astronomers on the move. iOptron unveils...

UMi17 strain wave mounts from Skyoptikst

Skyoptikst has introduced its UMi 17 and UMi 17 Lite Strain Wave Equatorial Mounts, a harmonic drive mount designed to deliver precision and stability. Compatible with the Skywatcher HEQ5 and EQ3D tripods, this cutting-edge mount supports astronomical imaging software such as ASIAR, NINA, and Kstars, offering seamless control via USB and Wi-Fi. UMi 17 ...