If mounting an AM5 to a pier, does the mount benefit from the use of CW shaft and CW if the load carried is over 30 lbs (12 kg)? Thanks.
psuaero Hi psuaero, In your case, the CW helps to balance the whole telescope devices on the pier. You can also get pier-use experience in this review: https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/news/systematically-improving-guiding-quality-and-zwo-am5-mount-review.html