Very low periodic errors, smooth gearing, high torque
Guiding accuracy is 0.5-0.8 arc seconds
Extremely suitable for astrophotography
Supports ASCOM, compatible with lx200
For the latest information on the AM5 mount, please read the FAQ from ZWO:
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/tutorials/am5-faq-35-things-you-want-to-know-about-zwo-am5-mount.html
iOptron iPolar Electronics Polarscope for SkyGuider Pro
Introducing iOptron iPolarTM - a high precision, easy to use electronics polarscope (e-PS).
What makes iPolar unique? 1. Can be easily installed inside the RA shaft on all iOptron equatorial mounts (except SmartEQ Pro). 2. Can be used on any mounts with adapters either internally or externally. 3. USB plug and play (no driver needed) 4. Works globally, no need to set northern and southern hemisphere. 5. No visible Polaris (north) or Sigma Octantis (south) necessary. 6. No need to rotate the mount during polar align.
iPolar is a smart electronic polarscope for everyone.
The Super-wide Angle Eyepiece eyepieces offer a quality 5-element Plossl optical design at a super affordable price. Fixed folding rubber eyecup allows easy use with or without eyewear. Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics ensure bright and clear high-images at any magnification, with true color rendition.
Sky-Watcher’s SynScan USB brings older Sky-Watcher mounts into the 21st century, by eliminating the need for outdated serial connections. For those who want to control their mount from a direct PC input, this USB 2.0 adapter allows users to connect to the mount directly, without the need for the hand controller, to connect to the SynScan Pro App for Windows. Cables required to mount any EQ series mount (8-pin to 8-pin) as well as AZ (8-pin to 6-pin) are also included.
I am a beginner and bought this to make sure my scope was set up correctly.
The slight problem I had was that the batteries supplied where dead but when I was able to buy new ones it worked very well.