Dealers. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-N114500TN: Comes With • Smartphone Adapter • One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece • Red Dot. 25 on a 3 year old Celestron Evolution alt-az mount. Key Features. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . I like the Explore Scientific Twilight 1. Focal length: f/15. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. Load Capacity: 15 lb; Max. It extends from 38. FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Included handle enables smooth movements. Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. Instead of using a tripod, he took a Lazy Susan style base that swivels left and right. Viking 1. The adjustable tilt of the Alt arm is very nice and it has smooth motion. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Manual alt-az: Skywatcher AZ5, Explore Scientific Twilight . by Explore Scientific. And, I especially need help on selecting a mount and tripod. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Page 1 of 3 - Skywatcher AZ4 or Explore Scientific Twilight 1 for SW BK102 OTA f9. philiprm likes this. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. 3mm stock 1. I use it for a 6 inch reflector and the secret to getting any telescope to work well with these alt az mounts is to make sure they are well balanced with all your equipment attached before you start observing. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 99 $ 849. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. Mount: Personally, I'd go for a decent Alt-Az mount. only used a couple of times. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 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,. 95 (Save 24%) $119. Our local Home Depot hardware store sells a surveyors tripod for $80, and I'm investigating the possibility of adapting it to the Twilight I. 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. 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. With a payload capacity of 18 pounds (8. Recommended. Im not interested in a GEM due to the heavy counter weights needed. Load Capacity: 15 lb. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. Focal length: f/15. . Comparing Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. 6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope featuring 130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 600mm Focal Length, f/4. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. payner, Castor, R Botero and 2 others like this Back to top #2520 K. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. alt-az mount w/fine controls for 20+ lbs scope? - posted in Mounts: Folks,I have a 120 mm Orion EON apochromatic telescope. Ron Millard started working at Twilight in 1986 and. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. 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). THEN consider the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount $479 USD - Easy to store, carry and setup. 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. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. 200x gets a good case of the focus wobbles. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 75 mm, while the tube length with focuser is 480 mm. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Refractors. I also have a Twilight 1 mount, I don't recommend it for the AR-102. up and down (altitude) as well as right or left (azimuth) is technically an alt-azimuth mount. An extra little something I decided to pick up to make using my 90mm Mak Cass spotting scope a little easier. 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. However, the CG-4 is a GEM, not an Alt-Az like the Twilight, but it is a good mount and not horribly expensive. - 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. We’ll. The Explore Scientific 640/80 achromatic refractor should have a more manageable chromatic aberration, but at the expense of a slower focal ratio. Your scope is lighter and shorter and would no doubt do great. 5" and a maximum height of 45". The Twilight Nano alt/az mount is the least expensive package, although I knew it would be inadequate for the scope. My criteria for the mount is: 1) universal - atleast as. Designed and built for beginners or as a competent grab-and-go option for fast observation sessions, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9. Currently, I am leaning towards a small refractor (90 to 102mm) and the leading contender is the Skywatcher 100 ED. thanks,don. 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. 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. com. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Explore Scientific. With the. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. The Porta Mount II has really great features that make a difference. The Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axes. 1" (130mm), Eyepiece Diameter: 1. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. 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. 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. Product Description. The DSV-1 I was promised to have by late November is still nowhere to be seen, and I am running out of patience. 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. Compare Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodCart. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. Top. 25 with 15 lbs counterweights on the opposite side. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Re: Show us your planetary eyepieces! Post by DeanD » Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:36 am. 99. $349. 95 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 do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. 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. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6. That Omni Alt Az - the new adj. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific - FirstLight AR 80mm Refractor w/Twilight Nano Alt-az Mount? - posted in Refractors : Refractors fan, what do you think of this refractor? I can get this for $155 at the telescope store here in California. This mount is ideal for small to medium-sized refractors, Newtonians, and catadioptrics, as long as their apertures do not exceed 6 inches. I am currently looking at the explore scientific twilight II mount and the explore scientific twilight I mount. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. The Losmandy AZ8, a manual mount based on the. Add to cart. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. TELEVUE GIBRALTAR HD4 MOUNT $994. ES AR102 will meet your posted goals and compliment an 8" SCT well. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. 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. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. Accessories Tray: Included: Tube Weight: 2. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Explore Scientific. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. 25" MA eyepieces. Which one: TS Optics geared head alt-az mount or TS AZT6 / DSV-M - posted in Mounts: Total paralysis by analysis here. 95. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes on with the Losmandy 7". 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. Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope, Binocular Tripod 93607 (25) $156. Hi all, I have an Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount that I just received from High Point Scientific. Explore Scientific FirstLight 114MM Newtonian w/ Twilight Nano Mount. This is available from our sponsor here:. 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. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera. 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. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. An Explore Scientific Twilight I is a decent alt-az mount. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. Max Height: 55. Page 1 of 2 - What Mount Should I Use For The Explore Scientific ED102 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope - posted in Mounts: So, this is a continuation from a topic that I posted about this refractor, the Explore Scientific ED102 APO. I have read that the 4" F9 Synta is a bit of stretch for the ES mount, and I tend to. I have a wee equatorial, an EQ-1, hence a wee alt-azimuth to complement. A reasonable replacement mount might be the Explore Scientific Twilight 1, about $350. Page 1 of 2 - Alt AZ mount for large refractor? - posted in Mounts: Hey all, I need your collective wisdom and gear shopping expertise. In December I saw the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM WHITE TUBE. The mount head is made from die cast aluminium and coated with white powder. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. Durable aluminum construction, adjustable angle head,. As an Amazon Associate I earn. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long. 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. 25" Stainless. Does anyone have instructions on how to align both sides so they are pointing. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal Length, White MFR: FL-N130600MAZ01. All pricing in USD. 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. Aperture: 5. Thinking about getting an EQ since I'm so used to setting circles if the weight and. The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. 8 1000mm - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im a newbie here and Im getting my first scope (Skywatcher BK102/1000mm f9. 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. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Explore Scientific Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. Victoria Hiking Trail Map. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. Celestron Comet Catcher 140mm f/3. 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. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. 7), I had the following eyepieces:. 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). All components are accounted for. We’ll. 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. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. The mount is made of powder-coated aluminum, with worm gears on both axes and a Vixen. As an Amazon Associate I earn. 5mm Eyepiece AZ Panhandle Mount Aluminum tripod. Looking for some advice. BARCODE 8122570180936. 25 " 90deg. Key Features. My first choice and purchase was a Explore Scientific Twilight 1, in order to make this mount. 5" to a maximum height of 45". Explore Scientific. Features: 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. 5". The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. 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. The scope itself ways close to 10 lbs, but It could come closer to 15 lbs with the finder, rings/dovetail, and heavy tele vue eyepieces. 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 have an AR102 refractor on a manual Alt-Az Twilight I mount and I love the portability of the setup. r/telescopes A chip A close button A chip A close buttonOver $250+. Page 1 of 2 - ALT AZ Mount for air travel - suggestion/help - posted in Mounts: hi everyone, I recently purchased a 5 inch refractor that weighs 16 lbs which still needs to be shipped. Figure 13 pounds with a big 2" eyepiece. EQ Nano Twilight Nano Twilight 1 GoTo. There may be a wait time after ordering. A map of hiking trails in the Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, and southern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. This is a dual mount system . The opportunity of a test after some tests. 75 for you. Thanks. 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. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. 95. -Explore Scientific Twilight ES Twilight. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. Maybe that 6" can do it but I doubt the slow-mo capabilities of these mounts at. Experience with a Giro III (sleeve bearings) lead me to feel that a weight balance (scope versus scope or scope versus counterweight) of better that 4lb (a couple of kilo!) gave best results. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Sold out $ 199. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/15 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount featuring 127mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. latitude up to 90 degrees (a bit kludegy) Alt-az mounts that can hold a 100mm refractor are expensive. . Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod for Small-to-Medium Size Telescopes MFR: MAZ01-00. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. Figure 13 pounds with a big 2" eyepiece. $ 799. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red. Budget is around $300. I like what I have read about the explore scientific twilight 1 mount, and would LOVE slow motion controls, but maybe it is time I get an eq mount. Cloudy Nights. ES Twilight I and Vixen Porta II are good, but a little overkill for a 60mm refractor for portable travel. It has all the smoothness and versatility of its dual head cousin. Page 1 of 2 - Alt AZ mount for large refractor? - posted in Mounts: Hey all, I need your collective wisdom and gear shopping expertise. Add to Cart. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. 24 Reviews. Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 99. 64 $ 233. The mount is very sturdy. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. I mean, its workable but even M42 at 40x (10 mm) is a pain to track (cant imagine a planet). However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/15 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount featuring 127mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto. Currently using a Twilight 1 alt-az for GnG with an ST120. For manual aiming, the mount’s clutches can be unlocked,. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. Its finger push in altitude and azimuth movement. Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: 2x Barlow lens: Buy Separately - Highly Recommended: Finder. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot. Folded Length: 42". Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. 25" Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray. 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. I ended up buying an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount used from a friend who bought a Porta 2 mount. Aperture: 127mm. 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. If you want something lighter, Altair do a smaller unit, the Starwave mini AZ. 99. 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. The best alt-az mount I have used to date is the Altiar Sabre mount, it's just superbly engineered simplicity. 25" 90deg. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Twilight I Mount and Tripod. Top. 5" to 45"; Handle included for smooth movements. The mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. 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 Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, Adjustable-Height Steel Tripod. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. It's lightweight and at the same time sturdy enough to carry your 4. 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. Min Height: 38. The fit and finish are good. 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. Tech Details. Another good tripod and better than the VersaGo II is the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount and tripod. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation; Press . Explore Scientific Twilight Tripod. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 1 alt-az mount which handled the load quite well, but the Berlebach UNI 14 Astro wood tripod. It can also be a problem with the shakes on some mounts because the moment arm of the scope is so large relative to the mount. "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. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. What are some good alt-az mounts, with fine motion controls, to consider for this telescope?Ive tried the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount, but this telescope was too heavy for it to be stable. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. 99 - Original price $ 109. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter, OTA Only—Mount and Tripod Required. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. Post by messier 111 » Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:21 am. A. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. Alt-azimuth mounts allow you to move your telescope in up-down (alt) or left-right (azimuth) movements. Re: Lunar images SvBony 305. Buy Explore Scientific FL-MC1521900MAZ01 First Light Tube sutov-Cassegrain Telescope with TWI 1, 152mm, White:. 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: increased capacity (70lbs vs 60lbs for the ES) Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-N114500TN FirstLight N114mm (4. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera. 0 | Sign InOpen menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. 00. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. 9mma and 6. Excellent stable Alt Az mount. A little aberration is fine on something that’s never. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. 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. I put the mount on my AVX tripod. I don't use the Twilight 1 tripod very much. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 8x Magnification 20mm Eyepiece 12. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. No tripod, just the Mount itself. I was looking at the Astrotech Voyager, but thats not in stock anywhere. Features Alt-azimuth mount Beginner’s set with. Now I will say that I am a huge ES fan. I can do this with my 6" F/5. I am not sure what eye piece(s) or finder scope would go well with the AT80ED. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount . Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. Stuck between two mount due to supply shortages. Explore Scientific. Give Us A Call. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Extras. 99. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90°. 5" high, weighs 16. I wanted the ease of an Alt-Az mount, so I secured the Optical Tube Assembly onto a Vixen Porta II mount+tripod that I have. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. They worked fine. 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). 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. The slow motions controls work great. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight 1 mount questions - posted in Mounts: I bought this earlier this year and starting to wonder if Im just and idiot or what. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. The largest scope I use on my Twilight I is the 127mm Mak, which is a short scope. That's OK for my longish refractors, but it's too tall for the Cat. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. The mount provided is a Twilight 1 Alt/AZ. I am brand new at this and need all the help I can get. . In fact, "Echolight"'s refractor looks very much like the C102-HD that I now have in every way. The only other mount I considered was the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 with heavy duty tripod. Review. But it has a minimum height of 38". 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Universal Smartphone Adapter, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Control Handle for Easy Movement, 1. 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. The Vixen Porta head has recessed Allen screws to increase or decrease the friction in the Alt-Az axes movements, while the ES Twilight I has black plastic screws. The Twilight I has manual slow motion controls on both axis. Revolution Imager R2 camera on an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount in an Explore Scientific AR102 achromatic refractor. 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. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. I have the 6" and a 120ST and AT72ED and four alt-az mounts. All of the mounts I own today came with the scope in a package. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes. 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. Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. 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. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. The Nano could serve as an RFT mount, with or without modification. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. 5 for a while. Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Explore Scientific MAZ02-01 TwiLight II Altaz Mount with HD Tripod for Telescopes at Amazon. Browse our website and give us a call at (289) 428-1334 with any questions!. Be first to review this item and help others. com. Any comments on those as to whether they. $ 399. Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and transport. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific - FirstLight AR 80mm Refractor. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount Head and Tripod for FirstLight™ series telescopes. From what Ive read, the CG-4 (eq preffered over az so I. These mounts are easy to set up, rugged, and very sturdy, and they're best suited for large aperture telescopes. Alt-Az mount upgrade for Celestron Omni 102 - ES Twilight Nano? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hello all, newbie here who purchased an Omni AZ 102 recently. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. $99 for the mount isnt.