For manual aiming, the mount’s clutches can be unlocked,. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. Explore Scientific Twilight 1/AstroTech Voyager 2 ($200 (AstroTech -$230 Explore Sci New). 200x gets a good case of the focus wobbles. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long. The DSV-1 I was promised to have by late November is still nowhere to be seen, and I am running out of patience. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. Both come with only one eye piece, which is fine, I can get. EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT 5-INCH NEWTONIAN ON THE TWILIGHT ALT/AZ MOUNT WITH ACCESSORIES - FL-N130600MAZ01. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. 6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope featuring 130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 600mm Focal Length, f/4. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific Twilight II Mount - First Light - posted in Mounts: Hi Folks. Back to top #4 SeymoreStars SeymoreStars. 99 - Original price $ 109. I've been eyeing the AR127 f/6. . Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 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. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. philiprm likes this. I want something big enough to hold up to a 120mmx700-900ish refractor. My first choice and purchase was a Explore Scientific Twilight 1, in order to make this mount. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. Thanks for looking. It goes right on. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. 25" Stainless Steel. 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 . $ 329. Telescope came with an aluminium tripod, which feels a bit shaky, esp. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Explore Scientific Twilight II mount. Top. Like the AZ-EQ6i, it’s a great mount for both heavy visual use and imaging with lighter payloads. Equipment Links. 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. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. Product Description. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. 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. 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. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. $ 399. Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Carbon Fiber; Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Series. 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. Close. 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. The Twilight has nicer slow motion controls. Re: Show us your planetary eyepieces! Post by DeanD » Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:36 am. 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. - posted in Mounts: Hi All, Any experiences with the above mount? planning to get one used and use it with the 120mm refactor and the 150 reflector Thanks Jump to content. 75 for you. 6 Newtonian Reflector with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. 99. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. Whether you prefer observing the Moon's desolate surface features or enjoy the hunt for deep-sky celestial objects, this scope comes packed with everything you need. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). Im considering the Astro-Tech Voyager, Versa Go III, Vixen Porta II Mount, and the Explore Scientific Twilight. That might be a future upgrade once I know what optics I’ll be using. Peter, I find the S-B to be a sturdier mount than that last EZTouch mount, at least going by memory. 4 Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount: 127mm objective lens, Fully multi-coated optics, 180x zoom, doublet refractor design, Twilight I mount. It definitely looks better than the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 and doesn't cost a whole lot more. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone. Aperture: 127mm. Top. Cosmos. mount question for a new refractor - posted in Refractors : im thinking about buying the explore scientific 127 refractor. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. Explore Scientific FirstLight 114MM Newtonian w/ Twilight Nano Mount. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. I've used a Twilight 1 mount. coupled with the Twilight I Alt/Az mount. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. However, one oddity being the. Explore Scientific. I sold it because EQ mounts are not the best for visual since the eyepiece position and angle changes a lot. Maybe that 6" can do it but I doubt the slow-mo capabilities of these mounts at. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. Now I will say that I am a huge ES fan. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. Payload capacity of 15 lbs. Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro. 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,. It is better than the AZ3, and also has slow motion for both axis. Very similar to the OneSky is the Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm which comes on their Twilight Alt Az mount. This year I want to get a new Alt/Az mount and a couple of new eyepieces. 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 AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. I find this one an even better travel scope and it works perfectly on my small Bresser Alt/Az mount. 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. Giro's big alt/az is claimed to handle the C14, but. ). Cart. 8). We’ll. 5. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 2. 25" Stainless. 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 Twilight II Alt-Az mount. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Re: Lunar images SvBony 305. 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. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope. 64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mountOk Bro-fessors, for your consideration is a nice Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount in lightly used condition. This can be a problem viewing at zenith on some mounts with less than optimal tripods. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8507 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 3 Location: Canada's capital region . The best alt-az mount I have used to date is the Altiar Sabre mount, it's just superbly engineered simplicity. The Alt/Az locks are adjustable for just the right amount of tension. We’ll. Any alt-az where you can balance the scope just right, should be smooth enough to not have to engage clutches. com. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. . 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera. 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. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. 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. 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). 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. Equipment Links. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 95. 25" binoviewer . I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar. 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. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 which is very similar. 0 out of 5 stars The best manual Alt/Az. A. My one issue is that I need a good mount, I had decided on the Vixen Porta 2 but everyone else said. Load Capacity: 15 lb; Max. This is available from our sponsor here:. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. A Alt/Az mount will be easier to move around than an EQ one from a. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. I also have a Twilight 1 mount, I don't recommend it for the AR-102. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. - 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. 5 inch hexagonal focuser ; 2 inch 90 degree diagonal and Plossl 25mm Eyepiece ; Red-dot finder included ; Buy it with. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. I also made several refractors ranging from 80mm/F11 to 152mm/F7. Show More. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. This is a dual mount system . 99The Explore Scientific Twilight I mount is an alt-azimuth mount that pivots left to right and up/down on ball bearings. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. Porta II -- I'd give that a look. As far as budget, I would like to stay at or below $300. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. The largest scope I use on my Twilight I is the 127mm Mak, which is a short scope. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. I always wanted a refractor which I not have yet. twilight 1. - handles the C 9. Full review below. 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn. Durable aluminum construction, adjustable angle head,. 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. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. Easily handle payload completely manual with hand screw clutches. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 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). Add to cart. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. It is just a 6” 360-degree circular protractor that I purchased. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Vixen Optics Porta II Alt-Azimuth Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ MountExplore Scientific Twilight I mount. I don't like it. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. 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. 8 1000mm - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im a newbie here and Im getting my first scope (Skywatcher BK102/1000mm f9. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Altitude is the movement along the vertical axis and azimuth is the movement along the horizontal axis. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with LiteRoc Tripod. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. $349. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount. Twilight 1 alt/AZ mount ; 2. 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. The opportunity of a test after some tests. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has a ton of great features. 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. 99). 5" high, weighs 16. 4 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope offers a simple yet powerful observation rig for viewing the Moon, planets, meteor showers, and bright deep-sky objects. I've decided, that I want a new mount. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping. 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. Since several users have indicate the Twilight II mount is a little sticky or not smooth,. 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. This uses the existing hardware with the Porta, and I will. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. Mount: Twilight Nano. 5-inch) Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. TELEVUE GIBRALTAR HD4 MOUNT $994. -Orion VersaGo III VersaGo III. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Add to Cart. Check this out: Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod . I do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. In terms of GOTO Alt/Az the only other larger mount I know of is the Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 which is sold by Orion in the US as the Atlas AZ-EQR or some such. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. When comparing an 8" Dob to a sat 3 - 4 inch refractor on an alt az mount, it is essentially the same thing except you lose 4 inches of aperture. The opportunity of a test after some tests. Focal length: f/15. darrylspence, I find the Explore Scientific Twilight II ALT-AZ mount works well with my 25lbs AT 130mm triplet refractor (37. 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. The picture below is an AZ scale I added to my Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod. 5" and a maximum height of 45". This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. This mount can be made to run in alt-az by pointing the. 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. . 00. Introducing the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific AR102 - posted in Refractors : I am thinking of purchasing the ES AR102 doublet refractor as a grab-and-go scope. CVS Tours: Twilight tour - See 503 traveler reviews, 96 candid photos, and great deals for Victoria, Canada, at Tripadvisor. The Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Vixen Optics Porta II Tall+ Alt-Azimuth Mount1) The collar set screws (alt and az pairs) were loose and this allowed much slop in both dimensions. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. . BARCODE 8122570180240. as it's not too expensive, and I like to manually track with the slow motion controls. Be first to review this item and help others. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. Folded Length: 42". up and down (altitude) as well as right or left (azimuth) is technically an alt-azimuth mount. If you want something lighter, Altair do a smaller unit, the Starwave mini AZ. 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. Focal length: f/15. Short, fast Newtonians are also suitable for the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. Be first to review this item and help others. Unlike cheap alt-azimuth mounts based. with an alt-az mount you might have to move, "two fields of view down and to the right" and start scanning that area. The mount provided is a Twilight 1 Alt/AZ. I am looking for a solid, yet light alt-az mount. I have had mine for 1 year and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. I can do this with my 6" F/5. Ron Millard started working at Twilight in 1986 and. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. A little aberration is fine on something that’s never. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. They all retail for about $300, give. From what Ive read, the CG-4 (eq preffered over az so I. An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. But it has a minimum height of 38". Looking for a beginner's guide to alt-azimuth telescope mounts? Our article covers everything you need to know about this easy-to-use and affordable mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized. making the Alt-Az axes more compact and solid like most manual Alt-Az mounts are now. Budget is around $300. Uses Vixen style dovetail bracket. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. I wanted something lightwieight and easy to use. Probably, I need to cancel my order and buy. 25. 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. I use it with an 80 mm refractor, 100 mm reflector, 127 mm Mak and soon to add a 102 mm refractor. Adjustable angle head. The fit and finish are good. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. 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. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. . You are simply looking at too light a mount for that scope. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount (MAZ01-00) $499. Compare Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodCart. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. The mount and tripod are mechanically sound. Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and transport. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8200 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 2. It looks like a combination of the Vixen Porta mount head and the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount head. BARCODE 8122570180936. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera. I was looking at the Astrotech Voyager, but thats not in stock anywhere. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. All components are accounted for. 99 $ 849. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Max Height: 55. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. 25" 90deg. Actually, cheaper. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight II mount. 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). I would look for a used Explore Scientific Twilight 2 or save my pennies and get a Stellarvue. This mount, with it's adjustable angle head, provides a lighter and more versatile alternative to our TwiLight II 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. I dont notice much vibration at all, even at high power (like 240X the few times I could push it that high), and what tiny bit. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. The most basic alt-azimuth mount is often found in most homes today: the camera tripod! Any mount that moves a camera, spotting scope, telescope, binoculars, etc. ZWO mini. Key Features. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. Explore Scientific Twilight I - posted in Mounts: Just one quick burning question before CN goes down for awhile. It's been awhile since the WO though. Page 1 of 2 - Alt AZ mount for large refractor? - posted in Mounts: Hey all, I need your collective wisdom and gear shopping expertise. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. Today it will take an 80 mm F5 refractor, 100 mm F4 Newtonian and. Ive avoided the inevitable tracking difficulties that come with overloading an Alt-Az by. 5" to 45"; Handle. $849. - It has the better mount. Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 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. 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". An alt-az mount is a type of telescope mount that allows the telescope to move freely in two directions—altitude and azimuth. 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. I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and. Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Also, the. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. Instead of using a tripod, he took a Lazy Susan style base that swivels left and right. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. That’s an SB Alt-Az mount with a Tak TS-65 and a Borg 100ED. It has been modified with the superb "Manny Myles" Arm Retrofit which makes the arm much more stable, drastically reducing arm flex and vibes. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long panhandle control with a large surface bushing design to make it easier for users to track celestial objects as they move through the night sky. Because I am 63, I need something. .