AM5

[Dinoboy]

hi, I have an am5 that I want to put onto my AVX tripod which I’m told is possible but how and what extra fittings do I need. Anyone advise please.

[iapa]

I found this

https://www.facebook.com/groups/zwoasimount/posts/1172414870231240/

 

[Dinoboy]

Thanks for the link. I have tried screwing the bolt of the AVX tripod into the bottom of the am5 but it only goes in less than one turn so to me it doesn’t feel secure. 

[powerlord]

you've got the wrong thread type. the screw in the AM5 is probably a 3/8, 16p UNC bolt.

[Dinoboy]

Hi everI have purchased an adapter but I’m not sure of the spelling of both adapter and manufacturers but I will when it comes and I’ve tested to make sure things fit as they should.

[Dinoboy]

Hi, I’ve just fitted a Berlebach adapter I purchased from an astronomy dealer and it fits both the am5 and my Celestron AVX. There is another one made by a German manufacturer which is slightly dearer but I’m sure will do the same job. Now I can get on with some longer exposures and hopefully my data will be better. I know I could have gotten a skywatcher mount but I have to consider weight.

[Dave Matison]

On 24/08/2022 at 07:57, Dinoboy said:

Hi, I’ve just fitted a Berlebach adapter I purchased from an astronomy dealer and it fits both the am5 and my Celestron AVX. There is another one made by a German manufacturer which is slightly dearer but I’m sure will do the same job. Now I can get on with some longer exposures and hopefully my data will be better. I know I could have gotten a skywatcher mount but I have to consider weight.

Sorry to be so late to the party but can you provide a link to this adapter?  Thanks

[Dinoboy]

Hi Dave sorry I am not able to provide a link, me and computers are like oil and water but if you speak to your Astro retailer Imsure they will help.