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Avalon M-Zero HQ Bluetooth mount with tripod

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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

Frame M-Zero HQ (head only)
Tripod T-Pod 90 (aluminum)
Control StarGO box + Keypad (Bluetooth version)
Transport bags Frame bag + T-Pod 90 bag
Counterweight/Bar Bar + counterweight 0.5 kg
Polar aiming Celestron polar sight with stand
Power supply 15 V / 4 A block
Accessories Allen key, azimuth pin, USB key (manuals/software), Dual Dec adapter

Technical specifications

Type Equatorial / Alt-Az single-arm mount
Head weight ~7.5 kg (16 lb)
Capacity 8 kg (single tube) - 13 kg (double setup)
Transmission All-belt drive, 4-stage gearbox, ball bearings, polymer/fiber pulleys + high-precision timing belts
Materials 5-axis CNC-machined anodized aluminum (monoblocs)
Polar viewfinder Celestron model
GoTo StarGO GoTo Control System (Bluetooth)
Counterweight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Dovetail Standard Vixen
Warranty 2 years (frame) - 5 years on transmission system

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

Brand Avalon Instruments
Product M-ZERO HQ Bluetooth
Code AV-1MZR004

Warranty & service

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

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