ZWO ASIWEEK Picture of the WEEK Competition is an international contest open to all astrophotography lovers who are in possession of ASI cameras. It is held every week in the Facebook ZWO ASI Cameras group. Hundreds, and thousands of breathtaking astrophotos have been exhibited to the public ever since it was started in 2019 for […]
David Jenkins is the winner of ASIWEEK #34 and #38. Over the past years, he has produced so many great astrophotos, including the ones we displayed here. You may see his gallery on his website if you get interested – Believe us, those gorgeous images are really worthwhile to watch! Q: First of all, could you […]
1. Why doesn’t the ZWO AM5 Mount need a counterweight? The AM5 is different from traditional equatorial mounts that are driven by worm gears and require counterweights to balance. The AM5 adopts a high-torque strain wave gear reducer customized for astrophotography. There is no need to balance the mount or use a counterweight. Just install […]
1. Topic: AM5 Q: Will the AM5 fit a standard photography tripod or just the ZWO supplied one? A: The AM5 mount can work with any 3/8” screw mount. It is recommended to use the ZWO supplied tripod which will be more convenient, provide better stability and improved safety in use. 2. Topic: AM5 Q: How do […]
What are ASIAIR Plus Experience Officers? ASIAIR Plus Experience Officers are the selected people who used to be the owners of ASIAIR PRO. They are interested in testing and reviewing the new ASIAIR Plus, and love to help ASIAIR Plus with its development and improvement. As a reward, ZWO gives honor and special rights to […]