What about Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or Sky-Watcher AZ5? They are both 15 pound. Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Carbon Fiber; Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Series. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. - handles the C 9. 1" (130mm), Eyepiece Diameter: 1. All the same mount? - posted in Mounts: It looks like the Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az mount ($199. If I could find this exact same mount. The Twilight II is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. Unfortunately I have yet to find an affordable (~$1000) alt-az mount that can reliably support the ~15lb (after finder, diagonal, and eyepiece) SW120ED with smooth action or slo-mo controls. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . 5". This would cost me about $200. Am I missing anything else? Thanks for your help. A 4” high-quality refractor can be a lifetime companion – good luck. Page 1 of 2 - Manual Alt-Az Mount for a Small Refractor - posted in Mounts: Hello, I am putting together a grab and go scope/mount combo. That Omni Alt Az - the new adj. As long as your teleExplore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01. (That is about the only thing I. Explore Scientific. I know that the Twilight I mount is not the best Alt-Az match for the tube, at least that's what I've been told several times in the last three years. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. It points intuitively and tracking with the slow motion is easy - peasy. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. DeanD Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 595 Joined: Fri May 17, 2019 7:27 am 4 Location: Adelaide South Australia TSS Awards Badges. Key Features. latitude up to 90 degrees (a bit kludegy) Alt-az mounts that can hold a 100mm refractor are expensive. This item: Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount . Should I get another alt az mount, or take the plunge on an eq mount? Thanks! Edited by MonstroSean, 16 June 2017 - 01:03. $ 4,199. Simply tightening these helped a lot. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro. Page 1 of 2 - Is there a really good Non-powered EQ mount made today? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): So how crappy the tripod is that came with my hobbykiller deluxe, cannot be overstated. You place alt-az fork mounts in an inclined plane to tilt the azimuth axis so it's parallel with the. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. Lightweight. 25. The Televue weighs eight pounds, and less than two feet long, and is easy to remove from the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 alt-az mount. 5-inch) Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal Length, White MFR: FL-N130600MAZ01. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. . A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a. I always wanted a refractor which I not have yet. TELEVUE GIBRALTAR HD4 MOUNT $994. Big in the sense that it's long for its overall size. They all retail for about $300, give. Hi all, I have an Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount that I just received from High Point Scientific. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. Top. twilight 1. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. If you want to keep it light and handy, then an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az should do the trick for not a lot of dough. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm,. Can this mount be converted to use with a star. I've ordered Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount . I like the Explore Scientific Twilight 1. In both cases (0 degrees and 90 degrees), its possible to rotate the. The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod from Explore Scientific is designed to hold a small- to medium-sized refractor or a lightweight Newtonian up to 15 pounds. Lots of people are familiar with the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. Show More. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN) Explore Scientific. Attached Thumbnails. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. The fit and finish are good. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. Little tripod, base seems very weak, and no slow-mo (you really want a slow-mo especially with a scope like that mak). Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/15 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 127mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. Explore Scientific AR152 & Twilight II Mini Review - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an Explore Scientific AR152 and Twilight II with a pier extension in a kit from High Point Scientific. Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. Mount: Personally, I'd go for a decent Alt-Az mount. The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. As far. 0 | Sign InOpen menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. How to align both saddles of an ES Twilight II Alt-Az Mount - posted in Mounts: Im the proud new owner of an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount. . 5 pounds C8? What about Omegon AZ Deluxe?. 99. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Newbie mount question. 10 lbs. 25 inch diagonal. AT6RC (12lbs plus diagonal, finder, eyepiece, etc. The mount head is made from die cast aluminium and coated with white powder. This was a very affordable kit at right around $1,000 US dollars. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. Top. I also made several refractors ranging from 80mm/F11 to 152mm/F7. That's OK for my longish refractors, but it's too tall for the Cat. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Is there another option for a high-quality A/Z mount that can mount a 8 SCT? Manual slow motion controls preferred, motor drive not needed. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. I am looking for a solid, yet light alt-az mount. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. Load Capacity: 15 lb. I already have some alt-az heads and tripods to put them on, but I'm not really satisfied with any of them for the EdgeHD 8". Right now I am looking for a secondary scope to mount on the other side, either an 80mm or 102mm long focal length scope for planetary viewing. . Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Peter, I find the S-B to be a sturdier mount than that last EZTouch mount, at least going by memory. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. Looks like a nice setup for only $580. Focal length: f/15. 2) Upgraded mount and tripod – The original mount on its wood tripod was undersized for the long OTA and shaky. Very similar to the OneSky is the Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm which comes on their Twilight Alt Az mount. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. Twilight I Mount and Tripod. A reasonable replacement mount might be the Explore Scientific Twilight 1, about $350. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Thanks. Instead of using a tripod, he took a Lazy Susan style base that swivels left and right. The scope has arrived and first light was tonight. My one issue is that I need a good mount, I had decided on the Vixen Porta 2 but everyone else said. darrylspence, I find the Explore Scientific Twilight II ALT-AZ mount works well with my 25lbs AT 130mm triplet refractor (37. . EXOS Nano is a light-duty German equatorial mount that has slow-motion controls for smooth manual tracking of objects as they move across the night sky. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. 5" Hexagonal Focuser, a 2" 90° Diagonal, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, a Red. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. Dauzat- Sky-Watcher Evostar 100mm doublet APO - Explore Scientific Twilight I - Explore Scientific 68° 28MM eyepiece - William Optics 1. This year I want to get a new Alt/Az mount and a couple of new eyepieces. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. You can also use a compass to estimate the azimuth direction, but you will have to account for how magnetic north differs from true north, Polaris, in your area. Print Email. of transverse counterweight. I recently took my classic f/10. Top. Today it will take an 80 mm F5 refractor, 100 mm F4 Newtonian and. Top. 64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mountOk Bro-fessors, for your consideration is a nice Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount in lightly used condition. Post by messier 111 » Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:21 am. The slow motions controls work great. Probably, I need to cancel my order and buy. Occasionally, you see one used here on CN, I am satisfied with the one I own. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. Since purchasing a CPC925 two-and-a-half years ago, Ive been an avid imager, but have only observed the sky a handful of times. Twilight I, Explore Scientific. Victoria Hiking Trail Map. . Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. I was expecting an Astro Tech 102ED which finally arriaved a few weeks ago. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. It appeals a lot more to me, though it costs more, too. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. 8 1000mm - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im a newbie here and Im getting my first scope (Skywatcher BK102/1000mm f9. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. The Twilight tubular steel legs, and leg hub are more robust than the Porta. Manual Alt-Az Mount? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): To respond to Echolight about setting the Latitude to 90 degrees: I did try it with the Latitude Setting set to 90 degrees on this old Celestron CG-4. It has all the smoothness and versatility of its dual head cousin. 5" high, weighs 16. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. 6 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 1. 09/14/2023 05:35PM. I side loaded on a Alt/AZ mount a 6" refractor w/ a carrying handle on top of the rings and it still wasn't ideal, and I had to. The pier extension replaces the arm for height clearance. thanks,don. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 25" 90deg. iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with LiteRoc Tripod. Phone 📞 +(250) 38. 95. You might know me from the DSLR Astrophotography forum. 5". 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Cradle Ring Assembly with Vixen Dovetail, 1. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. The Twilight I Alt-Az Mount, included with this FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope, provides a sturdy and reliable platform for your astronomical explorations, making it an ideal companion for both beginners and seasoned stargazers. Key Features. The internal 'why-fi' has never worked correctly. I need. I have a AWB Onesky scope, love it, portability and power mixed into one scope, except for the tabletop mount, I dont like having to worry about taking a table. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. The Skywatcher alt-az mount is really a terrestrial mount, it's problematic viewing the night sky because the scope sits on top of the mount and so it wants to fall back on itself at higher elevations. Easily handle payload completely manual with hand screw clutches. The mount provided is a Twilight 1 Alt/AZ. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. Accepts small to medium sized scopes. Compare Explore Scientific First Light Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodIt would be better to also get a proper alt-az mount (like the Explore Scientific Twilight or Vixen Porta) as opposed to an ordinary photo style tripod/mount. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 00. Apertura Universal Tripod Case. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific Twilight II Mount - First Light - posted in Mounts: Hi Folks. 99. In the 1960s amateur astronomer John Dobson created a new version of the alt-az mount. I think Scott Roberts is an awesome guy and I have been very happy with Explore Scientific. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. The Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. It definitely looks better than the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 and doesn't cost a whole lot more. Something in the 18 to 20 pound capacity. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 2. It has been modified with the superb "Manny Myles" Arm Retrofit which makes the arm much more stable, drastically reducing arm flex and vibes. Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with fully-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. The only thing holding my scope back is the mount it's on. CVS Tours: Twilight tour - See 503 traveler reviews, 96 candid photos, and great deals for Victoria, Canada, at Tripadvisor. Features 50mm Lens Diameter 360mm Focal length 18x and 28. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. 6 Newtonian Reflector with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01. AZ5 vs Twilight I for Zhumell Z130 OTA? - posted in Mounts: Long story short, I live in Ontario Canada and it seems the only simple alt/az mounts that are available seem to be the Sky Watcher AZ5 and the Explore Scientific Twilight I. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Product Description. Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 which is very similar. If you live in the NYC/NJ/CT Tristate area. by Explore Scientific. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. Explore Scientific 1 item; iOptron 27 items; Pegasus Astro 2 items; Sky Watcher 8 items; Tele. I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar. ). 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter, OTA Only—Mount and Tripod Required. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. A map of hiking trails in the Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, and southern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. Certified Pre-Owned Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Close. I purchased this from Agena Astro last year and it is in excellent+ condition without any paint chips/scratches and the foam handle has no tears. TSS Awards Badges. However, the CG-4 is a GEM, not an Alt-Az like the Twilight, but it is a good mount and not horribly expensive. This is the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 seri. Features Description Specs Warranty Extras 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. 99. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Explore Scientific Twilight-II mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 114MM Newtonian w/ Twilight Nano Mount. Mount: EQ3. I have the 6" and a 120ST and AT72ED and four alt-az mounts. We’ll. 5 inches of aperture and high quality components for observing deep. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. Upon inspection, we found that the mount is fully functional. Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount. For manual aiming, the mount’s clutches can be unlocked,. Full review below. Add to Cart. 25. 7), I had the following eyepieces:. View full details Original price $ 109. with an alt-az mount you might have to move, "two fields of view down and to the right" and start scanning that area. Next I tried mounting it to an FTX ver. Explore Scientific FirstLight 90mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with AZ Mount - FL-AR90500AZ Explore Scientific Features Large 90mm aperture packs enough light-gathering power for revealing looks at galaxies, nebulae and clusters as. The Twilight has nicer slow motion controls. Altitude is the movement along the vertical axis and azimuth is the movement along the horizontal axis. The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a heavy-duty manual mount that can hold a 4-5” refractor (longer or heavier scopes will be less steady), a 6” reflector, or a 6-8” Cassegrain, though an 8” is pushing the mount’s limits. Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with fully-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 25 inch diagonal. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 95. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. 25. $349. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. Sold out $ 199. I am currently looking at the explore scientific twilight II mount and the explore scientific twilight I mount. A Alt/Az mount will be easier to move around than an EQ one from a. 25 " 90deg. $1,599. Comparing Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. I was looking at the Astrotech Voyager, but thats not in stock anywhere. Twilight 1 alt/AZ mount ; 2. Edited by sink45ny, 25 July 2017 - 01:03 PM. 25" MA eyepieces. Explore Scientific Twilight II, Explore Scientific Twilight I E: WO BV, ES 100 9mm, ES 100 20mm, ES 68 40mm C: ZWO ASI174MM, ASI224Astrotech Voyager v. Im looking into getting an alt-az mount for grab and go stargazing while camping(so not really dob friendly). Explore Scientific - FirstLight AR 80mm Refractor. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. Explore Scientific FirstLight telescopes are designed to be easy to use and affordable making them a perfect choice for STEM, astronomy outreach and beginner astronomers. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. So I bought some tube rings and mounted the OTA on a used Stellarvue M4 /GSO mount that bolted directly (no modifications needed) onto the stainless-steel tripod that came with my Explore Scientific Twilight Alt-az mount. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. These mounts are easy to set up, rugged, and very sturdy, and they're best suited for large aperture telescopes. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. $349. Explore Scientific Twilight 1/AstroTech Voyager 2 ($200 (AstroTech -$230 Explore Sci New). Back to top #5 Linn Linn. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. Skywatcher az-gti is pretty small and it has goto, but that’s not everyone’s forté. . 5 to 55. Pair this with a fully manual alt-az mount and a good star chart or smartphone app, and you'll be spending hours starhopping from one galaxy or star cluster to another!. I would think a Explore Scientific Twilight II (ES TW II) WITH 15-20 lbs. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6. Meet the Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount: Versatile for various telescopes up to 18 lbs. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. as it's not too expensive, and I like to manually track with the slow motion controls. If you can go EQ you can buy a CG4. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8200 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 2. 2 kg), even light weight, fast focal ratio Newtonians will match up nicely with the Explore. - Technical characteristics: Alt-azimuthal mount with fine movements on both axes, stainless steel tripod, 8kg load capacity, Vixen type dovetail attachment, total height 1400mm and total net weight of all with accessories included. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and transport. Figure 13 pounds with a big 2" eyepiece. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. In December I saw the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM WHITE TUBE REFRACTOR W/ AZ MOUNT for a sale price of $65. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot. It could be that the better tripod on that system is worth the extra $20 or so but I'm unsure of the head on that one. Manual alt/az mount for 80mm f7 ED refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi all I am trying to design a travel scope consisting of a 80mm ED doublet refractor mounted on a manual alt/az mount purely for visual observation. Ive avoided the inevitable tracking difficulties that come with overloading an Alt-Az by. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Unless you want something for a small refractor, I think the Twilight I/Porta are much better options, even at twice the cost (in the case of the Twilight I) over this Nano mount (retails for $80 just by itself). The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. They are the little black screws in the first photo. I would look for a used Explore Scientific Twilight 2 or save my pennies and get a Stellarvue. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. im thinking about buying the explore scientific. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. I need something easier to transport and plop down. I first mounted the OTA on an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount with an extended pier with 22 lbs. Top. 25" 90deg. 5". Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. The VersaGo III looks like an interesting one. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount at Amazon. This is my first mount only purchase. All the same mount? - posted in Mounts: It looks like the Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az mount ($199. You could drill/tap the Mini-Porta for 3/8, or use a 1/4-3/8 adapter plate. Perhaps others with more experience with the AZ-5 can chime in. Explore Scientific FirstLight Maksutov-Cassegrain - posted in Major & Minor Planetary Imaging: I really like the Explore Scientific/Bresser Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs, especially in the white color for daytime Solar observing. Page 1 of 2 - Alt-Az Mount Recommendations for 130mm Newtonians - posted in Reflectors: I often encounter beginners who purchase Newtonian telescope kits with the flimsy equatorial mounts, such as the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ. The largest scope I use on my Twilight I is the 127mm Mak, which is a short scope. Included. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. My criteria for the mount is: 1) universal - atleast as. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with Twilight I Alt/Az mount (FL-N130600MAZ01) Explore Scientific. Also, the. Its finger push in altitude and azimuth movement. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. My Oberwerk wooden tripod has an LC of 35 lbs. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. BARCODE 8122570180240. First a grab and go to me is being able to pick up my rig with two hands and take it in the back yard for a quick. Min Height: 38. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm f/14 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount featuring 100mm Catadioptric OTA, 1400mm Focal Length, f/14 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4. Viking 1. 25" Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray. The focuser is unbelievably smooth. 99. Zenith also not ergonomic. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. This mount can be made to run in alt-az by pointing the. I was thinking of getting one on a manual altazimuth mount to use to learn planetary video imaging with. At first blush this might seem high for a manual alt-az mount but compared to the Explore Scientific Twilight II, which is the least expensive dual-scope capable alt-az mount with remotely similar capabilities, the AZ8 offers:. Posts:. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. This mount is sold with the Explore Scientific AR102 F10 refractor, so it's not unthinkable, but it's probably not a match made in heaven because of the long moment arm of 1 meter long refractors. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. Edited by MarkMittlesteadt, 19 October 2023 -. Page 1 of 3 - Alt Az Mounts for Grab and GO - Way too many Options - posted in Mounts: Im trying to decide on an AltAz Mount for a Quick Deploy Backyard Grab and Go. If you have an equatorial mount and are looking at a star chart, you'd know you needed to move. up and down (altitude) as well as right or left (azimuth) is technically an alt-azimuth mount.