With a s. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. latitude up to 90 degrees (a bit kludegy) Alt-az mounts that can hold a 100mm refractor are expensive. It's been awhile since the WO though. Adjustable angle head. My criteria for the mount is: 1) universal - atleast as. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount & Tripod This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. What are some good alt-az mounts, with fine motion controls, to consider for this telescope?Ive tried the Explore Scientific. I use it with an 80 mm refractor, 100 mm reflector, 127 mm Mak and soon to add a 102 mm refractor. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. $849. Posts: 8,114;I couldn't find any videos or reviews on the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount so I created this video to show the parts included with the mount and how to. EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT 5-INCH NEWTONIAN ON THE TWILIGHT ALT/AZ MOUNT WITH ACCESSORIES - FL-N130600MAZ01. -Orion VersaGo III VersaGo III. 95. Save $ 125. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 0 out of 5 stars The best manual Alt/Az. 99. They worked fine. This can be a problem viewing at zenith on some mounts with less than optimal tripods. Does anyone have instructions on how to align both sides so they are pointing. Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope. If I could find this exact same mount. Maybe that 6" can do it but I doubt the slow-mo capabilities of these mounts at. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8200 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 2. Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. Skylab. The adjustable tilt of the Alt arm is very nice and it has smooth motion. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. 8). Here are a few alt-az mounts in the $350-$450 price range . I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. I do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. John Baars Co-Administrator Articles: 5 Posts: 2587 Joined: Sat May 11, 2019 9:00 am 4 Location: Schiedam, NetherlandsI just added a Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod and was surprised that it handles my 100mm APO pretty nicely. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Print Email. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. How to attach the camera tripod adapter to the mount head on the Explore Scientific Twilight IWith Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Lastly the Explore Scientific Twilight II comes to mind. 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. The mount and tripod are mechanically sound. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM Review - posted in Refractors : I have not been able to find much info out there on this scope, so I wanted to share a quick review. Explore Scientific Twilight 1/AstroTech Voyager 2 ($200 (AstroTech -$230 Explore Sci New). Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1001400EQ3. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. Explore Scientific. My one issue is that I need a good mount, I had decided on the Vixen Porta 2 but everyone else said. I find this one an even better travel scope and it works perfectly on my small Bresser Alt/Az mount. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. I have a Celestron AVX and an Evolution, but both of those things are a bear to haul out for a quick look, so I’ve been searching for a simple altitude/ azimuth mount for my Explore Scientific 127CF. Here are the options I was looking at. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. Product Description. TELEVUE GIBRALTAR HD4 MOUNT $994. Even loaded up on one side with 6-inch refractor, with nothing to balance it out on the other side, it has worked surprisingly well for me. For full Go-To on an alt-az mount, look at the SkyWatcher EQ AZ/EQ, which would be heavy duty enough for the 127. 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. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera. Big in the sense that it's long for its overall size. 99 - Original price $ 109. The question of torque seldom comes up when we talk about weight. I would think a Explore Scientific Twilight II (ES TW II) WITH 15-20 lbs. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount which works great. com. Budget is around $300. For Sale. The AR102 is a 102mm scope with a 663mm focal length and an f-ratio of f6. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. 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,. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. 5" high, weighs 16. 0Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific First Light Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount. The Twilight I can be adjusted with slow-motion cables on both the altitude and azimuth axis as well as locked in place with clutches, and sits atop a robust steel tripod. Revolution Imager R2 camera on an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount in an Explore Scientific AR102 achromatic refractor. Telescope Mount Designs. Compare Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodiOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. 00. It's lightweight and at the same time sturdy enough to carry your 4. The Twilight I can be adjusted with slow-motion cables on both the altitude and azimuth axis as well as locked in place with clutches, and sits atop a robust steel tripod. Top. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized. Cloudy Nights. 25" 90° Diagonal, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, Red-dot Finder, and a Smartphone Camera adapter, offering a comprehensive and rewarding stargazing. EQ3 Twilight Nano. A lightweight alt-azimuth mount and tripod, the Twilight Nano is designed to conveniently accept modest scopes, such as small Mak-Cassegrains, small refractors, small solar scopes, and, naturally, the ED80. Lightweight. My Oberwerk wooden tripod has an LC of 35 lbs. 64. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. Looking for some advice. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. 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. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. I don't use the Twilight 1 tripod very much. $233. I ended up buying an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount used from a friend who bought a Porta 2 mount. The Explore Scientific Twilight II alt az mount I believe would work with an 8 inch reflector as long as you have the pier extension. The FirstLight MAK 127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain boasts a generous 127mm aperture, a substantial 1900mm focal length, and a f/15 Focal Ratio. 25" Stainless Steel. 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. Vendor Explore Scientific Regular price $ 239. Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability. Included handle enables smooth movements. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. 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. View full details Original price $ 109. Perhaps others with more experience with the AZ-5 can chime in. 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 AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. Victoria Hiking Trail Map. Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. Add to cart. I've ordered Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount . Load Capacity: 15 lb; Max. 24 Reviews. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. 2. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. 25 " 90deg. Shop ExploreOne Aurora II Flat Black 114mm Slow Motion AZ Mount Telescope | 33% Off Be The First To Review ExploreOne Aurora II Flat Black 114mm Slow Motion AZ Mount Telescope + Free Shipping over $49. Best mod I did to the scope so far. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. service@explorescientific. Explore Scientific Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. I put the mount on my AVX tripod. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone. 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 Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. increased capacity (70lbs vs 60lbs for the ES)Twilight nano alt/AZ mount ; Comes with 40mm draw tube focuser ; Plossl 25mm Eyepiece and Red dot finder ; Smartphone camera Adapter ; Buy With; Buy it with. Read honest and unbiased. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Features Description Specs Warranty Extras 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. 4 Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount: 127mm objective lens, Fully multi-coated optics, 180x zoom, doublet refractor design, Twilight I mount. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. 7), I had the following eyepieces:. 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,. Page 1 of 2 - Need recommendation for alt-az mount for an AT72ED scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): What would be a good mount (including tripod) for AT72ED scope? I am looking for a manual alt-az mount with slow motion controls (unless there is one without thats easy to use and controls nicely). 25 inch diagonal. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. jrkirkham Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 821 Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:37 am 4 Location: Illinois United States TSS Awards Badges. 8 that need a stable mount. Top. I have an AR102 refractor on a manual Alt-Az Twilight I mount and I love the portability of the setup. Do you all have recommendations for an Alt/az mount that is easy to grab and go? Yup, I'll probably want the Vixen Porta II for this purpose. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Included handle enables smooth movements. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. That's OK for my longish refractors, but it's too tall for the Cat. The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a heavy-duty manual mount for telescopes up to ~15 lbs, or a little more capacity than the AZ-GTi. Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount with Heavy Duty Tripod: 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 Explore Scientific AR102 or Carbon Fiber 102 mm, and of course, the 80 mm. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Included handle enables smooth movements. $349. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 52" from floor to Dovetail bracket (at full extension) Weighs approx. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. Viking 1. Product Description. Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01. Thinking about getting an EQ since I'm so used to setting circles if the weight and. My friend did it on his Twilight 1 mount. Tech Details. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. This is the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 seri. With the exceptionally long focal length though, especially if. Yes, you read right, $65. . The only thing missing from my visual setup is an alt-az mount. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal. I recently took my classic f/10. It appeals a lot more to me, though it costs more, too. Vendor Explore Scientific. It did not cost me much to make the improvements to it, but it is worth every bit of time I put into it. Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Carbon Fiber; Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Series. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. I have had mine for 1 year and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. Manual alt-az: Skywatcher AZ5, Explore Scientific Twilight . 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01 Explore Scientific Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight. 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. This is a dual mount system . $ 399. I wanted something lightwieight and easy to use. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with Twilight I Alt/Az mount (FL-N130600MAZ01) Explore Scientific. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Jupiter’s cloud belts; and bright deep sky treasures like galaxies, nebulae and clusters. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot. Get it Jun 22 - 23. 5mm Eyepiece AZ Panhandle Mount Aluminum tripod. 5 inch hexagonal focuser ; 2 inch 90 degree diagonal and Plossl 25mm Eyepiece ; Red-dot finder included ; Buy it with. 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-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is ideal for users who want a portable yet powerful observation platform that is able to achieve high magnifications and has the ability to make detailed. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. What about Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or Sky-Watcher AZ5? They are both 15 pound. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Very capable telescope that excels at low power contrasty views, yet I've been able to push mine to 175-200x on a good night. Easily handle payload completely manual with hand screw clutches. 8SE on an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 alt-az mount - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi everyone, its been a while since Ive posted but for those of you that miss larger aperture scopes that qualify as a grab and go, I thought Id share a bit. Close. A simple 30-second training procedure allows the scope to track for 10 minutes or more. Which one: TS Optics geared head alt-az mount or TS AZT6 / DSV-M - posted in Mounts: Total paralysis by analysis here. The opportunity of a test after some tests. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. This was a very affordable kit at right around $1,000 US dollars. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto. Features sturdy 1. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING (S) Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. with an alt-az mount you might have to move, "two fields of view down and to the right" and start scanning that area. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 1. 6 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 1. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. I do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. The only other mount I considered was the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 with heavy duty tripod. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. Quantity. Edited by sink45ny, 25 July 2017 - 01:03 PM. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 0 | Sign InCompare Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ-GTe GoTo AZ Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind. 1. Any alt-az where you can balance the scope just right, should be smooth enough to not have to engage clutches. Others on this site have made good comments on the similar-looking Vixen. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Twilight I Alt-Az Mount. Accepts small to medium sized scopes. 3 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 25mm Eyepiece, Red-Dot Finder, Manual Alt-Az Twilight Nano Mount, Single Control Handle Reduces Vibration, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. I have practiced with that, after having used a Vixen Porta II Tall Alt-Az Mount for over a year, and recently an Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az mount, which I modified for ease of set-up and use (see related CN thread). I. With the. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. Re: Show us your planetary eyepieces! Post by DeanD » Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:36 am. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. 5 inches of aperture and high quality components for observing deep. For visual use I want a nice portable sturdy alt/az mount for this setup. Either : -Explore scientific twilight i -stellarvue M2c Twilight is cheaper and has slo-mo controls but the M2C has. As. THEN consider the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount $479 USD - Easy to store, carry and setup. 5. I think Scott Roberts is an awesome guy and I have been very happy with Explore Scientific. 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,. Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. Why is mounting a telescope so complicated? - posted in Equipment (No astrophotography): Hi,I called OPT about the Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount yesterday. Durable aluminum construction, adjustable angle head,. A c5 would allow for a more lightweight setup as you could use a sturdy photo tripod with a lightweight alt-as mount like a stellarvue M1v or universal astronomics dwarfstar. - handles the C 9. Both axes have precise worm gears which can be accurately set with the help of very flexible. 200x gets a good case of the focus wobbles. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 1. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Unlike cheap alt-azimuth mounts based. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes. Something in the 18 to 20 pound capacity. Porta II -- I'd give that a look. - posted in Mounts: So I purchased a new ES Twilight 2 mount with extension to use with my ES 127 apo. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Explore Scientific Twilight II mount. As long as your teleExplore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01. I think this would be ideal — for a c6 at higher magnifications you’d probably want a vixen porta or explore scientific twilight mount. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. Equipment Links. Print Email. . 01 at OPT or Highpoint. Giro's big alt/az is claimed to handle the C14, but. For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. But just after it, I figured out, that I think about more expansive options, up to ~1500 CAD. It has the upgraded mount, upgraded 2. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. up and down (altitude) as well as right or left (azimuth) is technically an alt-azimuth mount. The Twilight I AZ mount: This telescope mount can be used to mount small to medium-sized scopes and align them with a celestial object - ideal for rapid, direct observation. I bought the Celestron AVX because I also bought an Astro-Tech 115 mm triplet refractor, which iis very heavy at the front and was too much for the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount which nominally could carry the weight. The Twilight I has a standard vixen type dovetail that will fit most standard scopes from Explore Scientific, Orion, Celestron etc. I had read and watched videos about the common issue of a loose center bolt that causes slop in either the altitude or azimuth axes, and was prepared to quickly disassemble the things and tighten that nut if my unit arrived with that. This mount is identical to the Explore Scientific, Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount, only black and gray in color. 866-252-3811. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. It's lightweight and at the same time sturdy enough to carry your 4. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. 25 inch diagonal. Find a store near you. 99. A reasonable replacement mount might be the Explore Scientific Twilight 1, about $350. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. The mount is made of powder-coated aluminum, with worm gears on both axes and a Vixen. Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. Refractors. It is better than the AZ3, and also has slow motion for both axis. What would be some good alt-az mounts that could handle a 130mm Newtonian? I own an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount that works quite well with my Comet Hunter 6" Mak-Newt (after I fixed the stiff bushing, that is), but it is now discontinued. FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod. With this I would pick a celestron heavy duty alt-az mount (same as meade infinity) or a explore scientific. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long. Celestron Comet Catcher 140mm f/3. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. Min Height: 38. Check this out: Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod . 09/14/2023 03:18PM. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. Twilight I, Explore Scientific. But at the. Thanks for looking. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. A Dobsonian telescope uses a swivel-style alt-az mount to aim and point. Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. Address ☛ 3340 Oak St - Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. 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). These telescope packages are great for anyone getting started in amateur. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes on with the Losmandy 7". 9 kg: Tube dimensionI have in excellent condition a explore scientific twilight I mount. As long as your telescope does not. Re: Lunar images SvBony 305. So I am considering a simple DIY mount. Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK100mm. 99). FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. Would the Stellarvue M002CS Complete Mount System be adequate for a 130mm Newt? With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. iOptron Mini Tower Pro Mount. 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. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation; Press . Option 2) Purchase a used Vixen Porta II mount (they are pretty easy to find and quite cheaply), transfer my upgrades from the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 (handle and dovetail). 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. $99. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Affordable and sturdy alt-az mount for WO 66mm - posted in Mounts: I would like to get a grab and go mount for my WO 66mm, mainly for low power observing from my dark backyard. 25" stainless steel legs that extend from 25. Best small alt-az mount I've ever tried, but c'est la vie. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. They are the little black screws in the first photo. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. Compare Levenhuk Ra ATZ Alt-Azimuth Mount vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Vixen Optics Mobile Porta AZ Mount with TripodWith Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Page 1 of 2 - New Orion Alt-Az Mounts - posted in Mounts: Just noticed Orion has added two new alt-az mounts: AZ-4 ($150) & the VersaGo III ($330). by Explore Scientific.