The adjustable angle head can be tilted forward or back at a 45° angle to allow more clearance for your telescope so you can point it straight up for viewing at the zenith. B&H # IO8903 MFR # 8903. 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. 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. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 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, and of course, the ED80mm. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. counter weights on the LEFT could handle a C11 on the RIGHT as along as the ES TW II pier has the NEEDLE BEARING modification. I am looking for a solid, yet light alt-az mount. No argument but what I think is equally fair is if one wants a lighter duty alt/az mount still adequate for the short 4 incher, it may well not be up to mounting the 8 inch. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 5 to 55. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Perhaps others with more experience with the AZ-5 can chime in. The Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt Azimuth Mount has a 18 lb payload Equi Page 1 of 6 - Improving the ES Twilight II Alt-Az Mount - posted in Mounts: Ive always enjoyed the sturdiness and simplicity of my Explore Scientific Twilight II. $349. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. Load Capacity: 15 lb. Occasionally, you see one used here on CN, I am satisfied with the one I own. I think this would be ideal — for a c6 at higher magnifications you’d probably want a vixen porta or explore scientific twilight mount. But it has a minimum height of 38". They are the little black screws in the first photo. 99). I want something big enough to hold up to a 120mmx700-900ish refractor. Key Features. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. Best small alt-az mount I've ever tried, but c'est la vie. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. 25" 90deg. Explore Scientific - FirstLight AR 80mm Refractor. I've been eyeing the AR127 f/6. 64. 5" scope. 5" to 45"; Handle included for smooth movements. I reeeeeeeeeeeally want tracking but unfortunately the DSV-3 with tracking (and slo-mo!) costs $2200 and that is simply too expensive for an alt-az mount. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Helps a lot with setting up and even movement on an alt-az mount. 25", Type: Reflecting. Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Holds my AR 152 as steady as a rock, with no vibration. as it's not too expensive, and I like to manually track with the slow motion controls. Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. A manual alt-azimuth mount, the Explore Scientific Twilight I is a nifty, elegant unit capable of supporting a small telescope no heavier than about 15 pounds. 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. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. I have for sale a Kokusai Kohki guide handle made for the Vixen Porta Mount and also works on the Explore Scientific Twilight I/II Mounts. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 25" stainless steel legs that extend from 25. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. 25" Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight II mount. Give Us A Call. 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. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. We’ll. With the exceptionally long focal length though, especially if. (That is about the only thing I. I have read that the 4" F9 Synta is a bit of stretch for the ES mount, and I tend to. Folded Length: 42". 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. Like the AZ-EQ6i, it’s a great mount for both heavy visual use and imaging with lighter payloads. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. Actually, cheaper. EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT 5-INCH NEWTONIAN ON THE TWILIGHT ALT/AZ MOUNT WITH ACCESSORIES - FL-N130600MAZ01. Either : -Explore scientific twilight i -stellarvue M2c Twilight is cheaper and has slo-mo controls but the M2C has. Viking 1. 00. The Twilight I has a standard vixen type dovetail that will fit most standard scopes from Explore Scientific, Orion, Celestron etc. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. 8). 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. 5 inches of aperture and high quality components for observing deep. 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. 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. 2. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. I find this one an even better travel scope and it works perfectly on my small Bresser Alt/Az mount. The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. Mounts - Alt Az Show. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes on with the Losmandy 7". Explore Scientific FirstLight 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain on Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01 - Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127 w/Twilight I Mount The 127mm FirstLight Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope by Explore Scientific has everything to get you exploring the celestial marvels. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. The accessories and mount are great for what they are however, in order to get the best performance out of the FirstLight, I’ve found that using a Two speed 10:1 fine focus knob will add to the crispness of your views and getting an eyepiece in the sub 10mm would be worth purchasing too (check out. service@explorescientific. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation; Press . All pricing in USD. $287. I would think a Explore Scientific Twilight II (ES TW II) WITH 15-20 lbs. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. The opportunity of a test after some tests. Explore Scientific Twillight 1 Mount or Orion Versago II mount - posted in Mounts: Hello all! I am facing a predicament right now and hoping someone can give me some advice. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . The iOptron AZ Pro Mount is what I think I'm going. 8 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Hexagonal Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 2" 90° Diagonal, 25mm Eyepiece, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 95. My friend did it on his Twilight 1 mount. Or you could get the ES Twilight Alt-Az mount separately and mount the One Sky on it. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 25" MA eyepieces. But weight of mount itself is important . 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. It appeals a lot more to me, though it costs more, too. 5" Hexagonal Focuser, a 2" 90° Diagonal, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, a Red. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 1. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping. Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 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. 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. $ 4,199. Aperture: 5. 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. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. 25 inch diagonal. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that. This mount is ideal for small to medium-sized refractors, Newtonians, and catadioptrics, as long as their apertures do not exceed 6 inches. You might know me from the DSLR Astrophotography forum. 5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. 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. Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope. Twilight Nano Mount and 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 AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. Wanted. The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a solid and low-vibration light-to-medium-duty altazimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors in the 80mm to 127mm range. Payload capacity of 15 lbs. Am I missing anything else? Thanks for your help. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8200 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 2. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. Attached Thumbnails. My Oberwerk wooden tripod has an LC of 35 lbs. Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope, Binocular Tripod 93607 (25) $156. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. Mount can hold up to 15lbs of equipment. 25" Stainless Steel. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Top. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. com. Telescope came with an aluminium tripod, which feels a bit shaky, esp. 09/14/2023 05:35PM. Also, the. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. The Explore Scientific Twilight II will handle the NP101 with ease. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone. Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. "Keep Exploring" and get equipped with Explore Scientific for high-quality eyepieces, telescopes, astrophotography gear, binoculars, and microscopes backed by a warranty and service you can trust. I have a wee equatorial, an EQ-1, hence a wee alt-azimuth to complement. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. Explore Scientific Twilight I - posted in Mounts: Just one quick burning question before CN goes down for awhile. Im really looking to get a G&G Alt-Az mount, for scopes like a C6 SCT, 4" F9 ED refractor, 70mm F6 ED refractor, etc. Designed with convenience in mind, it readily accommodates small to medium-sized refractor telescopes, including models such as the AR102 , AR127 , ED102 , and the ED80 . Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. The Twilight I has manual slow motion controls on both axis. I've decided, that I want a new mount. As an Amazon Associate I earn. Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01. jrkirkham Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 821 Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:37 am 4 Location: Illinois United States TSS Awards Badges. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. B&H # EXMAZ0100 MFR # MAZ01-00. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount. This is my first mount only purchase. Description Whether you’re looking to delve. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). My initial intention is to do visual only - mainly double stars, globular clusters and some brighter galaxies -, but in the future I'll try to take pictures of some close objects (for DSO I know. Simply tightening these helped a lot. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. 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. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. $ 329. All components are accounted for. 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. 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. It extends from 38. This is a dual mount system . An Explore Scientific Twilight I is a decent alt-az mount. 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. Find a store near you. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. I had the SW EQ-5 mount some years ago and sold it to buy an AZ mount (Explore scientific twilight I) for my 127 mak Thing is that I miss the EQ-5, it was an amazing mount in terms of quality (for visual use and manual tracking). Celestron Comet Catcher 140mm f/3. . 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. 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. I need. 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. You are simply looking at too light a mount for that scope. 5 for a while. 25. 6 Newtonian Reflector with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01. DIY "universal" Alt-Az mount - posted in ATM, Optics and DIY Forum: Recently, I acquired a Zhumell Z8 Dobsonian, but it came without a base. Edited by MarkMittlesteadt, 19 October 2023 -. You might want to consider a Losmandy AZ8 or a Desert Sky Astro DSV-2 or the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount as they all have slow motion controls – have a look to see if they meet your camping weight requirements. Features 50mm Lens Diameter 360mm Focal length 18x and 28. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. I also made several refractors ranging from 80mm/F11 to 152mm/F7. Back to top #4 SeymoreStars SeymoreStars. 25. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. If you can go EQ you can buy a CG4. 99 - Original price $ 109. These mounts are easy to set up, rugged, and very sturdy, and they're best suited for large aperture telescopes. $99. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod. It goes right on. Aperture:. Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. With a s. I've ordered Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount . With this I would pick a celestron heavy duty alt-az mount (same as meade infinity) or a explore scientific. I have had mine for 1 year and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. Sell the explore scientific mount. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. edit: I don't think tracking when someone says Alt-Az mount. Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Page 1 of 6 - Improving the ES Twilight II Alt-Az Mount - posted in Mounts: Ive always enjoyed the sturdiness and simplicity of my Explore Scientific Twilight II. Explore Scientific Twilight Tripod. Can this mount be converted to use with a star tracker? We already own a few DSLR’s with various lenses so we. Read honest and. The DSV-1 I was promised to have by late November is still nowhere to be seen, and I am running out of patience. Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount . Save $ 125. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm f/8 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope featuring 80mm Refractor OTA, 640mm Focal Length, f/8 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. cart. Posts:. Apertura Universal Tripod Case. Dealers. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. Re: Show us your planetary eyepieces! Post by DeanD » Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:36 am. Sale price $156 CAD. Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and. As. Aperture: 127mm. FirstLight 102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar. 99 $ 849. They worked fine. This is available from our sponsor here:. There may be a wait time after ordering. 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. 64 $ 233. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. 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. Explore Scientific MAZ01-00 Features. I would look for a used Explore Scientific Twilight 2 or save my pennies and get a Stellarvue. Key Features. You could drill/tap the Mini-Porta for 3/8, or use a 1/4-3/8 adapter plate. View full details Original price $ 109. Should I get another alt az mount, or take the plunge on an eq mount? Thanks! Edited by MonstroSean, 16 June 2017 - 01:03. Others on this site have made good comments on the similar-looking Vixen. 25. It comprises both a tripod and an alt-azimuth mount head. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. The Porta Mount II has really great features that make a difference. Wyatt, the S-B mount uses a 3/8" thread to mate with a tripod, but it can't hurt to ask Sergio if he could tap it to M12x 1. Im not interested in a GEM due to the heavy counter weights needed. The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes, such as a small Mak-Cassegrain, small Refractor or small Solar Scope and of course, the ED80mm. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. In December I saw the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM WHITE TUBE REFRACTOR W/ AZ MOUNT for a sale price of $65. Page 1 of 3 - ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT Vs. - 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. r/telescopes A chip A close button A chip A close buttonOver $250+. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. TSS Awards Badges. 5" to a maximum height of 45". The Nano could serve as an RFT mount, with or without modification. The Twilight has nicer slow motion controls. Be first to review this item and help others. Both axes have precise worm gears which can be accurately set with the help of very flexible. If you live in the NYC/NJ/CT Tristate area. 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. 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. 52" from floor to Dovetail bracket (at full extension) Weighs approx. The CG4 is about the minimum mount for that scope. 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). An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. 1. 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. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. Comparing Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. I am currently looking at the explore scientific twilight II mount and the explore scientific twilight I mount. Top. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. Vendor Explore Scientific Regular price $ 239. Train-N-Track™ Motor Drive for Vixen Porta Mount. its about 15 lbs, what would be a good altazimuth mount say under $250 if there is such a thing with out having to take out a loan for the high dollar ones. Porta II -- I'd give that a look. philiprm likes this. 25 with 15 lbs counterweights on the opposite side. I was thinking of getting one on a manual altazimuth mount to use to learn planetary video imaging with. 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. THEN consider the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount $479 USD - Easy to store, carry and setup. If you want something lighter, Altair do a smaller unit, the Starwave mini AZ. $349. 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. I have one that I use with a 5" Mak and binoviewer, which is more weight than a. 99 Price Match Guarantee Looking for a Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount with Heavy Duty Tripod? Shop this product at Agena Astro by clicking the SHOP NOW button! SHOP NOW Weight Capacity: 15. com. Be first to review this item and help others. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. . Included. 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. I've used a Twilight 1 mount. 99. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. That might be a future upgrade once I know what optics I’ll be using. The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes, such as a small Mak-Cassegrain, small Refractor or small Solar Scope and of course, the ED80mm. Focal length: f/15. $99 for the mount isnt. Hi all, I have an Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount that I just received from High Point Scientific. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. 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). 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. 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". Victoria Hiking Trail Map. I put the mount on my AVX tripod. The Twilight tubular steel legs, and leg hub are more robust than the Porta.