Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. Maybe that 6" can do it but I doubt the slow-mo capabilities of these mounts at. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. 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. Certified Pre-Owned Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific. 5mm Eyepiece AZ Panhandle Mount Aluminum tripod. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. Skylab. This mount is sold with the Explore Scientific AR102 F10 refractor, so it's not unthinkable, but it's probably not a match made in heaven because of the long moment arm of 1 meter long refractors. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 2. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 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. The CG4 is about the minimum mount for that scope. Payload capacity of 15 lbs. While it lacks any electronic features, it. Page 1 of 2 - Considering a small alt-az mount - posted in Mounts: Im planning on buying a small alt-az mount at NEAF this year for . Lastly the Explore Scientific Twilight II comes to mind. Altitude is the movement along the vertical axis and azimuth is the movement along the horizontal axis. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. 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. 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. Top. An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. All pricing in USD. 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. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Alt-azimuth mounts allow you to move your telescope in up-down (alt) or left-right (azimuth) movements. I would like to do some amateur pics at some point in the near future. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. 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. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount. 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. 2. thanks,don. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. only used a couple of times. 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 focuser is unbelievably smooth. With the. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. Victoria Hiking Trail Map. In fact, "Echolight"'s refractor looks very much like the C102-HD that I now have in every way. 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). 5-inch) Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. All the same mount? - posted in Mounts: It looks like the Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az mount ($199. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. 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. Looks like a nice setup for only $580. 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. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6. 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. 99). Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and. I wanted something lightwieight and easy to use. Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. It's popular for a reason and I have one that fills a particular need very well, as many others do. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. 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:. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. I want something big enough to hold up to a 120mmx700-900ish refractor. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. 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. Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. Twilight 1 alt/AZ mount ; 2. com. Review. Page 1 of 2 - Alt-AZ mount for a C6 . by Explore Scientific. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 which is very similar. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Cradle Ring Assembly with Vixen Dovetail, 1. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Its finger push in altitude and azimuth movement. I recently took my classic f/10. It is extremely solid. ). 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. Aperture: 127mm. 3mm stock 1. The mount head is made from die cast aluminium and coated with white powder. 00. A simple 30-second training procedure allows the scope to track for 10 minutes or more. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. The opportunity of a test after some tests. as it's not too expensive, and I like to manually track with the slow motion controls. But $99 is a somewhat expensive price to pay for a few more inches of height & you might consider investigating a more robust tripod. Folded Length: 42". FirstLight 102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Skywatcher az-gti is pretty small and it has goto, but that’s not everyone’s forté. For an alt-az mount, I am looking at the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount or the Vixen Porta II mount. Recommended. arm version like the Twilight?. Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope. Another option could be the Orion E-Series VersaGo. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. Page 1 of 2 - Manual Alt-Az mount for Celestron C8 - posted in Mounts: I consider upgrading my 102/660 achromat to Celestron C8 - as it is most compact thing I can get with aperture of 200mm. It appeals a lot more to me, though it costs more, too. Even an Astro-Tech AT80ED (a fine small scope and companion to an 8" Dob) plus a low cost mount like the Explore Scientific Twilight is going to cost $800 once you buy a diagonal. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. 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. 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. service@explorescientific. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. $99 for the mount isnt. The mount looks like a very nice robust alt-az mount. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. 5" scope. 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. Lightweight, fast Newtonian telescopes will also. Browse our website and give us a call at (289) 428-1334 with any questions!. com website does specify it as the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Page 1 of 3 - ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT Vs. - posted in Mounts: So I purchased a new ES Twilight 2 mount with extension to use with my ES 127 apo. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific Twilight II Mount - First Light - posted in Mounts: Hi Folks. Included handle enables smooth movements. Petrol Mars Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 182 Joined: Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:40 pm Location: UKPage 1 of 2 - Anatomy of an ES "Twilight Nano" Alt-Azimuth - posted in Mounts: I had been looking at this mount online, for quite some time, as a standalone acquisition, and as an even quicker grab-and-go for my smaller telescopes. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8507 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 3 Location: Canada's capital region . com. 5" to a maximum height of 45". With the exceptionally long focal length though, especially if. alt-az mount w/fine controls for 20+ lbs scope? - posted in Mounts: Folks,I have a 120 mm Orion EON apochromatic telescope. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 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. 00 $1,299. 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. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. I've been eyeing the AR127 f/6. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 1. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Focal length: f/15. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. I've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. 99The Explore Scientific Twilight I mount is an alt-azimuth mount that pivots left to right and up/down on ball bearings. Both axes have precise worm gears which can be accurately set with the help of very flexible. 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. 2 kg), even light weight, fast focal ratio Newtonians will match up nicely with the Explore. 5, so it is a fast, wide field scope. A reasonable replacement mount might be the Explore Scientific Twilight 1, about $350. I do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. 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. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal. 99. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. It's lightweight and at the same time sturdy enough to carry your 4. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. Edited by MarkMittlesteadt, 19 October 2023 -. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. The only other mount I considered was the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 with heavy duty tripod. The Twilight Nano alt/az mount is the least expensive package, although I knew it would be inadequate for the scope. Right now I. -Orion VersaGo III VersaGo III. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. I would look for a used Explore Scientific Twilight 2 or save my pennies and get a Stellarvue. 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. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. I don't like it. 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. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. The fit and finish are good. The question of torque seldom comes up when we talk about weight. James, I have a C9. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. I have had mine for 1 year and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. They worked fine. Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope, Binocular Tripod 93607 (25) $156. Sold out $ 199. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). Revolution Imager R2 camera on an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount in an Explore Scientific AR102 achromatic refractor. 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. 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 loved the handle design so much on my AR127 that I modified my mak-cass by adding a huge handle. My friend did it on his Twilight 1 mount. Included handle enables smooth movements. 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 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. Little tripod, base seems very weak, and no slow-mo (you really want a slow-mo especially with a scope like that mak). The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. It definitely looks better than the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 and doesn't cost a whole lot more. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. 1. . Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK100mm. Explore Scientific. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az 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. 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. For 12. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. Features: 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. This mount can be made to run in alt-az by pointing the. Attached Thumbnails. Explore Scientific - FirstLight AR 80mm Refractor. In this video, I show how I added a panhandle to my Explore Scientific Twilight I mount to make it easier to pan the telescope around the night sky. Aperture: 5. 5" to 45"; Handle included for smooth movements. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. I do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. The Twilight is heavier, and shorter than the Porta Mount. 25 with 15 lbs counterweights on the opposite side. Aperture: 127mm. I ordered it online from a place called hayneedle. payner, Castor, R Botero and 2 others like this Back to top #2520 K. 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. 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 optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. 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. 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. 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 Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4. Can this mount be converted to use with a star. The Explore Scientific 640/80 achromatic refractor should have a more manageable chromatic aberration, but at the expense of a slower focal ratio. I've ordered Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount . I have the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount which works great. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. B&H # EXMAZ0100 MFR # MAZ01-00. 9 refractor on a simpke twilight II mount. Right now I am looking for a secondary scope to mount on the other side, either an 80mm or 102mm long focal length scope for planetary viewing. 25" Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray. However, one oddity being the. This is available from our sponsor here:. 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. The Twilight I has manual slow motion controls on both axis. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. Product Description. We’ll. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. 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). 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. CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING (S) Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. The key is balance. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. The azimuth axis cannot be tensioned correctly. It did not cost me much to make the improvements to it, but it is worth every bit of time I put into it. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized. As long as your telescope does not. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. 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. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. All the same mount? - posted in Mounts: It looks like the Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az mount ($199. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount at Amazon. coupled with the Twilight I Alt/Az mount. 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. Here are the options I was looking at. When I had one of these (and, by the way, it's really a 121mm f/12. All of the mounts I own today came with the scope in a package. I have even used a 152 mm F6 Newtonian on it satisfactorily. With an altitude-azimuth (alt-az) mount (see definition of Alt-Az. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. Actually, cheaper. It comprises both a tripod and an alt-azimuth mount head. However, the CG-4 is a GEM, not an Alt-Az like the Twilight, but it is a good mount and not horribly expensive. As an Amazon Associate I earn. 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. If you live in the NYC/NJ/CT Tristate area. edit: I don't think tracking when someone says Alt-Az mount. Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope. I perfer pickup only,but will ship. 0 out of 5 stars The best manual Alt/Az. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod. This year I want to get a new Alt/Az mount and a couple of new 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,. ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. Key Features. 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. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 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 like the Explore Scientific Twilight 1. Uses Vixen style dovetail bracket. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. 99. I don't use the Twilight 1 tripod very much. 5" high, weighs 16. 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. Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Zenith also not ergonomic. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Budget is around $300. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". Which one: TS Optics geared head alt-az mount or TS AZT6 / DSV-M - posted in Mounts: Total paralysis by analysis here. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. 9mma and 6. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. They are the little black screws in the first photo. The Alt/Az locks are adjustable for just the right amount of tension. Explore Scientific Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. Extras. Manual Alt-Az Mount? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): To respond to Echolight about setting the Latitude to 90 degrees: I did try it with the Latitude Setting set to 90 degrees on this old Celestron CG-4. 5" to 45"; Handle. Included handle enables smooth movements. That's OK for my longish refractors, but it's too tall for the Cat. I eliminated the Vixen Porta II and the Explore Scientific Twilight II as being not sturdy enough, and then the Desert Sky DSV-3, Losmandy AZ8, and Rowan AZ100 for. 5". 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. 99. 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). A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. by Explore Scientific. It's lightweight and at the same time sturdy enough to carry your 4. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. I have read that the 4" F9 Synta is a bit of stretch for the ES mount, and I tend to. 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. Porta II -- I'd give that a look. 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn. Top. Explore Scientific MAZ01-00 Features. 8 1000mm - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im a newbie here and Im getting my first scope (Skywatcher BK102/1000mm f9. The mount provided is a Twilight 1 Alt/AZ. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4. Check this out: Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod . Quantity. 25" 90deg. So, when I pick it up, I'll have to purchase only the optical tube assembly. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 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 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. If it were me, I would go with the Explore Scientific. Also, the. 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. You are simply looking at too light a mount for that scope. 5" and a maximum. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific FirstLight 114MM Newtonian w/ Twilight Nano Mount. -Vixen Porta II Porta II. Max Height: 55. EQ3 Twilight Nano. $233. Explore Scientific 1 item; iOptron 27 items; Pegasus Astro 2 items; Sky Watcher 8 items; Tele.