mount question for a new refractor - posted in Refractors : im thinking about buying the explore scientific 127 refractor. Skywatcher az-gti is pretty small and it has goto, but that’s not everyone’s forté. 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece. 25" 90deg. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4. Features: 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1001400EQ3. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. Either : -Explore scientific twilight i -stellarvue M2c Twilight is cheaper and has slo-mo controls but the M2C has. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. 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. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. 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. However, the CG-4 is a GEM, not an Alt-Az like the Twilight, but it is a good mount and not horribly expensive. Here are a few alt-az mounts in the $350-$450 price range . 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. Can this mount be converted to use with a star tracker? We already own a few DSLR’s with various lenses so we. I have a wee equatorial, an EQ-1, hence a wee alt-azimuth to complement. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. 25 inch diagonal. Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount; Compact Design, 33+10 lb Payload. - handles the C 9. Compare Vixen Optics Mobile Porta AZ Mount with Tripod vs Vixen Optics Porta II Alt-Az Telescope Mount Head White, Head Only vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodEXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 102/600 Doublet Refractor D=102 / F=600mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount. 5" to 45"; Handle included for smooth movements. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 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 Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6. 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. It features a 2. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific Twilight II Mount - First Light - posted in Mounts: Hi Folks. CVS Tours: Twilight tour - See 503 traveler reviews, 96 candid photos, and great deals for Victoria, Canada, at Tripadvisor. 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. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". My one issue is that I need a good mount, I had decided on the Vixen Porta 2 but everyone else said. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. James, I have a C9. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. For Sale. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. The DSV-1 I was promised to have by late November is still nowhere to be seen, and I am running out of patience. I have even used a 152 mm F6 Newtonian on it satisfactorily. An ED 80, or an 80 ED in this case, is an excellent choice for grab n go. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT 5-INCH NEWTONIAN ON THE TWILIGHT ALT/AZ MOUNT WITH ACCESSORIES - FL-N130600MAZ01. Folded Length: 42". Designed and built for beginners or as a competent grab-and-go option for fast observation sessions, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. I first mounted the OTA on an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount with an extended pier with 22 lbs. Introducing the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9. 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. Lightweight. Explore Scientific MAZ01-00 Features. 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. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. And, I especially need help on selecting a mount and tripod. The lightweight mount is highly portable but can still hold up to 15lbs of equipment. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. coupled with the Twilight I Alt/Az mount. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod. For an alt-az mount, I am looking at the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount or the Vixen Porta II mount. My Celestron CG-4 handles my 6" Mak just fine, which is considerably longer and heftier than the 5" Mak, and handled the 100mm refractor well. A simple 30-second training procedure allows the scope to track for 10 minutes or more. arm version like the Twilight?. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Celestron Aux Port Accessory Kit - New Condition. Currently using a Twilight 1 alt-az for GnG with an ST120. "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. r/telescopes A chip A close button A chip A close buttonOver $250+. 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. There's the Skywatcher AZ Pronto, or my personal favourite the Vixen Mini-Porta - I think the AZ Pronto uses 3/8, but the Mini-Porta uses 1/4. payner, Castor, R Botero and 2 others like this Back to top #2520 K. 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 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" binoviewer . edit: I don't think tracking when someone says Alt-Az mount. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. Key Features. And as Locoman mentioned, the Telescopes. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 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. A Dobsonian telescope uses a swivel-style alt-az mount to aim and point. If you want to keep it light and handy, then an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az should do the trick for not a lot of dough. 10 lbs. Holds my AR 152 as steady as a rock, with no vibration. Before I mounted the AT 102ED I took the mount apart to tighten and. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. 8x Magnification 20mm Eyepiece 12. Others on this site have made good comments on the similar-looking Vixen. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. 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. 5". Introducing the ES Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Az Mount! The Twilight I is a versatile alt-azimuth mount and tripod system tailored for light-to-medium-duty applications. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. 95 $79. Read honest and unbiased. iOptron Mini Tower Pro Mount. I am not sure what eye piece(s) or finder scope would go well with the AT80ED. 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. 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. 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. Top. Also, the tripods between the Explore Scientific Exos Nano equatorial mount and the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano altazimuth mount are interchangeable. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. That’s an SB Alt-Az mount with a Tak TS-65 and a Borg 100ED. 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. 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 Twilight I has manual slow motion controls on both axis. 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. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount. Go-to alt-az mounts: Skywatcher AZ Gti, Orion Starseeker IV. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. I am currently looking at the explore scientific twilight II mount and the explore scientific twilight I mount. 25" MA eyepieces. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. I own an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount that works quite well with my Comet Hunter 6" Mak. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping. 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. 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 . 7), I had the following eyepieces:. 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. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. Instead of using a tripod, he took a Lazy Susan style base that swivels left and right. Features Description Specs Warranty Extras 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. I find this one an even better travel scope and it works perfectly on my small Bresser Alt/Az mount. I have my ST80 on a Bogen 3001 with 3-way pan head 3029. "Since its inception in 1984, Twilight Hot Tubs has been a respected Victoria company. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. THEN consider the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount $479 USD - Easy to store, carry and setup. Explore Scientific Twilight I - posted in Mounts: Just one quick burning question before CN goes down for awhile. 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. As. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-AR102600TN: Comes. Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. That's OK for my longish refractors, but it's too tall for the Cat. This is available from our sponsor here:. This particular package contains an AR80 f/8 White Tube Refractor with 640 mm focal length with a solid Twilight Nano alt-az mount, 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, and red dot finder. As an Amazon Associate I earn. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Print Email. Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. Mount: EQ3. I've been eyeing the AR127 f/6. 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. 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. Manual alt/az mount for 80mm f7 ED refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi all I am trying to design a travel scope consisting of a 80mm ED doublet refractor mounted on a manual alt/az mount purely for visual observation. Largest scope id like to go on this mount is a C8 sct(or similiar). The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. 25", Type: Reflecting. Vendor Explore Scientific Regular price $ 239. Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod for Small-to-Medium Size Telescopes MFR: MAZ01-00. . The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod from Explore Scientific is designed to hold a small- to medium-sized refractor or a lightweight Newtonian up to 15 pounds. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 99. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. ES AR102 will meet your posted goals and compliment an 8" SCT well. 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. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific Twilight 1/AstroTech Voyager 2 ($200 (AstroTech -$230 Explore Sci New). 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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 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. But $99 is a somewhat expensive price to pay for a few more inches of height & you might consider investigating a more robust tripod. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90°. 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. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. 75 for you. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. 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. If you want something lighter, Altair do a smaller unit, the Starwave mini AZ. Buy Explore Scientific FL-MC1521900MAZ01 First Light Tube sutov-Cassegrain Telescope with TWI 1, 152mm, White:. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew. Explore Scientific. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. If you have an equatorial mount and are looking at a star chart, you'd know you needed to move. 99. Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and transport. So if you already have one or the other, you can order just the mount head by itself to switch back and forth between. Top. Included handle enables smooth movements. 25 on a 3 year old Celestron Evolution alt-az mount. Now I will say that I am a huge ES fan. $ 4,199. 25. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. Back to top #5 Linn Linn. 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. Can this mount be converted to use with a star. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. What are some good alt-az mounts, with fine motion controls, to consider for this telescope?Ive tried the Explore Scientific. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. 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. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. This mount, with it's adjustable angle head, provides a lighter and more versatile alternative to our TwiLight II mount. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. View full details Original price $ 109. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Manual alt/az mount for 80mm f7 ED refractor - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hi all I am trying to design a travel scope consisting of a 80mm ED doublet refractor mounted on a manual alt/az mount purely for visual observation. I do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. With an altitude-azimuth (alt-az) mount (see definition of Alt-Az. 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. 1. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. Best mod I did to the scope so far. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope, Binocular Tripod 93607 (25) $156. Recommended. Explore Scientific. Product Description. 5" high, weighs 16. Looks like a nice setup for only $580. The mount and tripod are mechanically sound. All of the mounts I own today came with the scope in a package. 25 with 15 lbs counterweights on the opposite side. 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. Brett, it looks like you’ve done your research and have arrived at an excellent choice for a grab and go telescope. -Explore Scientific Twilight ES Twilight. 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 only other mount I considered was the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 with heavy duty tripod. by Explore Scientific. Altitude is the movement along the vertical axis and azimuth is the movement along the horizontal axis. Actually, cheaper. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Cart. An extra little something I decided to pick up to make using my 90mm Mak Cass spotting scope a little easier. Cosmos. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. I’ll look into the Explore Scientific Twilight mount. 6 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 1. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot. 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. Description Whether you’re looking to delve. Easily handle payload completely manual with hand screw clutches. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount Head and Tripod for FirstLight™ series telescopes. 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. 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. Both axes have precise worm gears which can be accurately set with the help of very flexible. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. If it were me, I would go with the Explore Scientific. Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. In the 1960s amateur astronomer John Dobson created a new version of the alt-az mount. 95. In fact, "Echolight"'s refractor looks very much like the C102-HD that I now have in every way. The picture below is an AZ scale I added to my Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. . 2. Max Height: 55. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. darrylspence, I find the Explore Scientific Twilight II ALT-AZ mount works well with my 25lbs AT 130mm triplet refractor (37. Key Features. I do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. Excellent stable 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. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with Twilight I Alt/Az mount (FL-N130600MAZ01) Explore Scientific. As far as budget, I would like to stay at or below $300. Twilight I customization compilation. A little aberration is fine on something that’s never. While it lacks any electronic features, it. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. - It has the better mount. iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with LiteRoc Tripod. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. 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. It's popular for a reason and I have one that fills a particular need very well, as many others do. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. This item: Explore Scientific FL-MC1271900MAZ01 First Light Tube sutov-Cassegrain Telescope with TWI 1, 127mm, White . Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. Be first to review this item and help others. Edited by sink45ny, 25 July 2017 - 01:03 PM. Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Universal Smartphone Adapter, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Control Handle for Easy Movement, 1. The opportunity of a test after some tests. They are the little black screws in the first photo. 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. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 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. Mirrorgirl Milky Way Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 1512 Joined: Tue May 14, 2019 8:44 pm 4 Location: England. Twilight I, Explore Scientific. of transverse counterweight. Twilight 1 alt/AZ mount ; 2. JayTee Co-Administrator Articles: 2 Posts: 5412 Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:23 am 4 Location: Hayden, ID. 8). Attached Thumbnails. 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. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera. Min Height: 38. I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello , I just got a C6 second hand at a good price and I would like to know your opinion on some good mount Alt-AZ for the C6. Payload capacity of 15 lbs. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. 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. I ordered it online from a place called hayneedle. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. This is the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 seri. $1,599. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 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,. A map of hiking trails in the Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, and southern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. Top. Show More. If I could find this exact same mount. Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK100mm. So I bought some tube rings and mounted the OTA on a used Stellarvue M4 /GSO mount that bolted directly (no modifications needed) onto the stainless-steel tripod that came with my Explore Scientific Twilight Alt-az mount. Train-N-Track™ Motor Drive for Vixen Porta Mount. 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. Its finger push in altitude and azimuth movement. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with 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. I put the mount on my AVX tripod. $233. 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. Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. So I am considering a simple DIY mount. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Explore Scientific. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount (MAZ01-00) $499. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount at Amazon. Re: Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount Post by Bigzmey » Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:10 am pakarinen wrote: ↑ Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:04 pm Hanging a rich field scope on one side and a higher power scope for details on the other could be interesting, assuming you could line 'em up with each other. As long as your telescope does not. The scope has arrived and first light was tonight. AT6RC (12lbs plus diagonal, finder, eyepiece, etc. 1 alt-az mount which handled the load quite well, but the Berlebach UNI 14 Astro wood tripod. Yes, you read right, $65. I have both the Vixen Porta II Tall and the ES Twilight I mounts. 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. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. im thinking about buying the explore scientific. What would be some good alt-az mounts that could handle a 130mm Newtonian? I own an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount that works quite well with my Comet Hunter 6" Mak-Newt (after I fixed the stiff bushing, that is), but it is now discontinued. 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. 5. For manual aiming, the mount’s clutches can be unlocked,. 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. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. All pricing in USD. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 9 refractor on a simpke twilight II mount. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. If you can go EQ you can buy a CG4. ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. 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 looks like a combination of the Vixen Porta mount head and the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount head. Skylab. Because I am 63, I need something. 5 for a while. $ 4,199. All pricing in USD. 9mma and 6. 1. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. John Baars Co-Administrator Articles: 5 Posts: 2588 Joined: Sat May 11, 2019 9:00 am 4 Location: Schiedam, Netherlands TSS Awards Badges TSS Photo of the Day. Rock solid mount and excellent quality, alt-az tension knobs perform well. I've decided, that I want a new mount. Quantity. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. 25" 90deg.