Avalon M-Zero HQ Bluetooth mount - Equatorial/Alt-Az single arm

What if you didn't have to choose any more, thanks to the Avalon M-Zero?

On the one hand, the portability and lack of counterweight of harmonic frames.

On the other, the stability and ultra-precise guidance of traditional frames.

Combine these advantages in a single frame... and you've got Avalon's M-Zero.

Visit Avalon M-Zero HQ Bluetooth is an ultra-portable mount designed for high-resolution imaging. Thanks to its drive 100% zero-backlash belts and its architecture Single Armit can follow through the night without turning at the meridian with compact optics, while also offering a Equatoriala mode Alt-azimutal and even a Dual Dec to carry two tubes at once.

All this, in a Made in Italy impeccable.

Highlights

• Zero Backlash : ball-bearing belt drive, responsive and maintenance-free.
• No meridian turnaround Single Arm architecture for uninterrupted sessions (with compact optics).
• Dual Dec A second instrument (imaging, guidance) also acts as a counterweight.
• HQ stepper motors 400-step motors for finer, more precise tracking on RA/DEC.
• Ultra-portable head ~7.5 kg, complete kit with T-Pod 90 around ~12 kg.
• StarGO (Bluetooth) GoTo control from smartphone/tablet (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), easy updates.
• Multi-purpose Equatorial, Alt-Az (visual, bino, time-lapse), Single Arm or Dual Dec.
• Zero maintenance durable materials, StarGO firmware, 5-year warranty on transmission system.

Package contents

Technical specifications

What the M-Zero can do

• Deep sky imaging : Smooth periodic error, so easy to guide! Long exposures are a must!
• Visual comfort Fast Alt-Az mode
• Nomadism express installation/minutage, contained weight, bags included.

Without meridian turnaround: why it's crucial

With most equatorial mounts, turning to the meridian interrupts acquisition and complicates framing. The M-Zero Single Arm avoids this step, allowing uninterrupted long exposures and a more productive night.

Other exclusive benefits of the M-Zero

• Optimum gradient management This means no reversal of the gradient in your raw materials. Result: cleaner, more even stacking.

• Safety and reliability no risk of sudden unbalancing or cable jamming during tracking.

• Saving precious time no need to interrupt the session to turn the frame or reframe.

• Preserved field your targets stay exactly where they are, with no loss due to approximate cropping.

 Dual Dec configuration (two instruments)

The design Dual Dec allows the use of a second instrument (imaging, guidance or visual) also acting as a counterweight.
In many configurations, no additional counterweight is not necessary, as the frame remains finely balanced and secure
(no "fall" in the event of loss of power).

StarGO: modern, scalable control

• Control Bluetooth (and Wi-Fi) via smartphone/tablet.
• Updates firmware/logiciel to stay up to date.
• Passage Equatorial ⇄ Alt-Az in just a few minutes.

Usage tips (astrophotography)

• Choose a fine balancing in Single Arm or Dual Dec for optimum guidance.
• Use the polar sight for precise tuning (EQ mode).
• With long focal length lenses, work in Equatorial to maximize tracking accuracy.

Compatibility & extensions

• Turntable Vixen native (adapters available as required).
• Tripod T-Pod 90 included (Avalon solutions & optional accessories available).
• Ecosystem StarGO compatibility with a wide range of software via dedicated drivers.

FAQ

Is the M-Zero suitable for travel?
Yes. The ~7.5 kg head and the ~12 kg kit with T-Pod 90 + bags make it an ideal solution.
ideal for outings and star parties.

Do I need a counterweight?
Visit Dual Dec and, depending on the configuration, the frame can be balanced. without counterweight.
A 0.5 kg counterweight is supplied for fine-tuning if required.

Long exposure imaging?
Yes. Belt drive zero backlash and HQ motors offer fast guidance response for clean long exposures.

Reference & product code

Warranty & service

2 years from date of purchase, extended to 5 years for the transmission system.
Personalized support and advice from Deep Space Astronomy.