Our company is involved in preparing official permits from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology, which allows us to export all dual-use drones, optics, and portable radiophones without VAT on the Polish side / and without VAT on the Ukrainian side.
Avalon M Zero obs WiFi mount (68005)
The M Zero Mount continues Avalon’s tradition of delivering cutting-edge designs and exceptional performance for mobile observations and astrophotography. Crafted from anodized aluminum and stainless steel, this mount combines a lightweight build with impressive stability, making it ideal for both mobile observers and ambitious astrophotographers.
6611.61 $ net price (non-EU countries)
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Description
The M Zero integrates four functionalities into a single design: an equatorial mount, a photographic mount that eliminates the need for meridian flipping, an altazimuth mount for visual observing, and a time-lapse platform for panoramic imaging. Despite its advanced capabilities, the mount is light and compact enough to fit in hand luggage.
- Weighing only 5.5 kg, it supports up to 10 kg of equipment (or up to 8 kg for photographic setups).
- Accommodates elongated telescopes like refractors.
- No meridian flip required—cross-meridian imaging is seamless.
- Time-lapse connection available for DSLR cameras.
- Simple computer calibration in both equatorial and altazimuth modes.
- Lightweight design makes it perfect for air travel.
The dual DEC system allows mounting a second telescope on the opposite side of the declination axis, increasing the total load capacity to 13 kg. This feature is often used for attaching telephoto lenses or guide scopes.
The M Zero uses a toothed belt drive system, eliminating reversing play and gear faults commonly found in other mounts. This design ensures pendulum errors develop more slowly and remain completely regular. The result is easy guiding with perfectly round stars, as linear gear faults are avoided entirely.
All electronic and hardware components are manufactured in Europe. The integrated GoTo system features high-precision motors with speeds ranging from 0.05x to 1000x. The STARGO interface includes multiple ports: an ST4 guiding port, three auxiliary ports for additional devices, a DSLR camera connection port, a USB port, and an adapter for motorized focusers. A simple hand control unit is included, and software updates can be downloaded via PC.
- Operates in both equatorial and altazimuth modes.
- Fast-reverse technology with maintenance-free toothed belt drive.
- Total mount weight: 5.5 kg.
- Maximum photographic load: 8 kg; maximum visual load: 10 kg (13 kg with dual mounting).
- Vixen GP standard telescope adapter.
- Wi-Fi steering via smartphone or tablet with a virtual hand control option.
- ASCOM compatibility and ST4 autoguider connection.
- Baader Steeldrive connection and time-lapse support for DSLR cameras.
- Two AUX connections for motors or filter wheels.
- Powered by a 12V DC power supply (0.5A).
- Maximum additional load capacity: 10 kg
- Stepper motors
- Vixen-style
- Internal
- 1 counterweight (0.5 kg)
- 12V DC (0.5A)
- 5.5 kg
- Toothed belt system
- GoTo system: Yes
- Autoguider interface: Yes (ST4 interface)
- Pole finder: Yes
- Cigarette lighter socket: Yes
- Material: Anodized aluminum
- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Maximum height: 72 cm
- Series: M-Zero
- Total weight (mount + tripod): 18 kg
- Type of build: Equatorial mount
The M Zero is suitable for both astrophotography and visual observation, offering exceptional portability and versatility while maintaining Avalon’s renowned quality standards.
Data sheet
Official permits of the Ministry of Development and Technology
Our company is involved in preparing official permits from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology, which allows us to export all dual-use drones, optics, and portable radiophones without VAT on the Polish side / and without VAT on the Ukrainian side.