The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount; Compact Design, 33+10 lb Payload. Included handle enables smooth movements. I put mine on an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount all the time. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8507 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 3 Location: Canada's capital region . 1 alt-az mount which handled the load quite well, but the Berlebach UNI 14 Astro wood tripod. Post by messier 111 » Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:21 am. Full review below. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. 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. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 1. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. The fit and finish are good. Top. Heavy duty alt-az with slow motion controls - posted in Mounts: Ive been trying to find a manual alt-az mount that can handle high weights with slow motion controls. Replacement Mounts - You will need to add tube rings and a rail, about $60 to $90 . 5" scope. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. 5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount. Adjustable angle head. This was a very affordable kit at right around $1,000 US dollars. If I could find this exact same mount. 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. Brett, it looks like you’ve done your research and have arrived at an excellent choice for a grab and go telescope. 75 for you. Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount with Heavy Duty Tripod: The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the Explore Scientific AR102 or Carbon Fiber 102 mm, and of course, the 80 mm. We’ll. Explore Scientific. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount at Amazon. Big in the sense that it's long for its overall size. $287. In December I saw the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM WHITE TUBE REFRACTOR W/ AZ MOUNT for a sale price of $65. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. The opportunity of a test after some tests. coupled with the Twilight I Alt/Az mount. 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. I've decided, that I want a new mount. Re: Lunar images SvBony 305. Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. 01 at OPT or Highpoint. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 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. Unfortunately it is defective out of the box. mount question for a new refractor - posted in Refractors : im thinking about buying the explore scientific 127 refractor. All of the mounts I own today came with the scope in a package. I own an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount that works quite well with my Comet Hunter 6" Mak. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. latitude up to 90 degrees (a bit kludegy) Alt-az mounts that can hold a 100mm refractor are expensive. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red. If it were me, I would go with the Explore Scientific. B&H # EXMAZ0100 MFR # MAZ01-00. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. - 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. iOptron Mini Tower Pro Mount. The mount head is made from die cast aluminium and coated with white powder. What about Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or Sky-Watcher AZ5? They are both 15 pound. Designed with convenience in mind, it readily accommodates small to medium-sized refractor telescopes, including models such as the AR102 , AR127 , ED102 , and the ED80 . Zenith also not ergonomic. Go-to alt-az mounts: Skywatcher AZ Gti, Orion Starseeker IV. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has. First a grab and go to me is being able to pick up my rig with two hands and take it in the back yard for a quick. we can meet and willing some distance Telescope OTA Not included. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I - posted in Mounts: Just one quick burning question before CN goes down for awhile. Find a store near you. 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. 25 with 15 lbs counterweights on the opposite side. With a payload capacity of 18 pounds (8. I find this one an even better travel scope and it works perfectly on my small Bresser Alt/Az mount. I had the SW EQ-5 mount some years ago and sold it to buy an AZ mount (Explore scientific twilight I) for my 127 mak Thing is that I miss the EQ-5, it was an amazing mount in terms of quality (for visual use and manual tracking). It appears to be very much like the Porta II but $80 to $100 less. JayTee Co-Administrator Articles: 2 Posts: 5412 Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:23 am 4 Location: Hayden, ID. 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 MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. A 4” high-quality refractor can be a lifetime companion – good luck. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 25" 90deg. 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. Top. I have both the Vixen Porta II Tall and the ES Twilight I mounts. Holds my AR 152 as steady as a rock, with no vibration. 25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 25mm Plossl Eyepiece, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. I do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 25 inch diagonal. Actually, cheaper. The mount and tripod are mechanically sound. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and. Min Height: 38. 7), I had the following eyepieces:. . The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a heavy-duty manual mount that can hold a 4-5” refractor (longer or heavier scopes will be less steady), a 6” reflector, or a 6-8” Cassegrain, though an 8” is pushing the mount’s limits. 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. 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. $349. For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod. The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. From what Ive read, the CG-4 (eq preffered over az so I. The Nano could serve as an RFT mount, with or without modification. 9 kg: Tube dimensionI have in excellent condition a explore scientific twilight I mount. Short, fast Newtonians are also suitable for the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. AT6RC (12lbs plus diagonal, finder, eyepiece, etc. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. ES Twilight I and Vixen Porta II are good, but a little overkill for a 60mm refractor for portable travel. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. 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. 95 $79. A simple 30-second training procedure allows the scope to track for 10 minutes or more. I want something big enough to hold up to a 120mmx700-900ish refractor. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. 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. 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. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. 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. 25 inch diagonal. 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. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. Telescope Mount Designs. Takahashi PM-1 AltAz Mount. 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. 5". FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. 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. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). I first mounted the OTA on an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount with an extended pier with 22 lbs. 5" to 45"; Handle. 52" from floor to Dovetail bracket (at full extension) Weighs approx. I also have a Twilight 1 mount, I don't recommend it for the AR-102. Like the AZ-EQ6i, it’s a great mount for both heavy visual use and imaging with lighter payloads. - 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. of transverse counterweight. I have a wee equatorial, an EQ-1, hence a wee alt-azimuth to complement. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long. Load Capacity: 15 lb. It appears to be very much like the Porta II but $80 to $100 less. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. In addition, the FirstLight AR80 also comes with a smartphone adapter that enables you to effortlessly capture and share the spectacle observable in your eyepiece. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. 200x gets a good case of the focus wobbles. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. 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. This mount can be made to run in alt-az by pointing the. 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). Little tripod, base seems very weak, and no slow-mo (you really want a slow-mo especially with a scope like that mak). The scope has arrived and first light was tonight. Twilight I Mount and Tripod. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. Print Email. ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. 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. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. Durable aluminum construction, adjustable angle head,. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. Explore Scientific Twilight Tripod. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. 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. Since several users have indicate the Twilight II mount is a little sticky or not smooth,. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. Extras. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. For an alt-az mount, I am looking at the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount or the Vixen Porta II mount. 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. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. Hi all, I have an Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount that I just received from High Point Scientific. 9 refractor on a simpke twilight II mount. Quantity. Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. 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. edit: I don't think tracking when someone says Alt-Az mount. The picture below is an AZ scale I added to my Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. Focal length: f/15. 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. 00. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. I called OPT about the Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount yesterday. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount. The telescope tube's outside diameter is 75 mm, while the tube length with focuser is 480 mm. philiprm likes this. 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. 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. Twilight 1 alt/AZ mount ; 2. Key Features. Today it will take an 80 mm F5 refractor, 100 mm F4 Newtonian and. Skywatcher az-gti is pretty small and it has goto, but that’s not everyone’s forté. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is ideal for users who want a portable yet powerful observation platform that is able to achieve high magnifications and has the ability to make detailed. 2 kg), even light weight, fast focal ratio Newtonians will match up nicely with the Explore. With the. Folded Length: 42". 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. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. Peter, I find the S-B to be a sturdier mount than that last EZTouch mount, at least going by memory. The Twilight Nano is an alt-azimuth mount that combines a long panhandle control with a large surface bushing design to make it easier for users to track celestial objects as they move through the night sky. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN) Explore Scientific. Porta II -- I'd give that a look. That Omni Alt Az - the new adj. 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. The AR102 is a 102mm scope with a 663mm focal length and an f-ratio of f6. Explore Scientific EXOS-2GT Black Mount with Open GOTO PMC-8-I; ST3 Steel Tripod 2" Legs; 10Kg Counter Weight. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8200 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 2. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6. Occasionally, you see one used here on CN, I am satisfied with the one I own. 1. Print Email. Your scope is lighter and shorter and would no doubt do great. -Vixen Porta II Porta II. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. I would like to do some amateur pics at some point in the near future. The mount is very sturdy. My one issue is that I need a good mount, I had decided on the Vixen Porta 2 but everyone else said. 99. This is the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 seri. 95 (Save 24%) $119. 25" Deluxe Space Conqueror Newtonian Reflector off of its heavy cast iron Equatorial Mount, and placed it inside Tube Rings & a Dovetail Bar instead. The lightweight mount is highly portable but can still hold up to 15lbs of equipment. This is a dual mount system . Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. . 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Page 1 of 2 - Alt-AZ mount for a C6 . Apertura Universal Tripod Case. r/telescopes A chip A close button A chip A close buttonOver $250+. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Meet the Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount: Versatile for various telescopes up to 18 lbs. Phone 📞 +(250) 38. 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" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. Thanks. Top. For manual aiming, the mount’s clutches can be unlocked,. 5" in length). The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. 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. 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. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. 64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mountOk Bro-fessors, for your consideration is a nice Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount in lightly used condition. Currently, I am leaning towards a small refractor (90 to 102mm) and the leading contender is the Skywatcher 100 ED. (That is about the only thing I. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". com. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Excellent stable Alt Az mount. Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod for Small-to-Medium Size Telescopes MFR: MAZ01-00. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight II mount. Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. With this I would pick a celestron heavy duty alt-az mount (same as meade infinity) or a explore scientific. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. I have had mine for 1 year and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. The azimuth axis cannot be tensioned correctly. A little aberration is fine on something that’s never. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 8 that need a stable mount. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. 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. All pricing in USD. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. A reasonable replacement mount might be the Explore Scientific Twilight 1, about $350. Its finger push in altitude and azimuth movement. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. Description Whether you’re looking to delve. 64. 5" to 45"; Handle included for smooth movements. 25" binoviewer . EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT 5-INCH NEWTONIAN ON THE TWILIGHT ALT/AZ MOUNT WITH ACCESSORIES - FL-N130600MAZ01. I like the Explore Scientific Twilight 1. - posted in Mounts: So I purchased a new ES Twilight 2 mount with extension to use with my ES 127 apo. 64 $ 233. 99. I dont notice much vibration at all, even at high power (like 240X the few times I could push it that high), and what tiny bit. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific FirstLight 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain on Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01 - Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127 w/Twilight I Mount The 127mm FirstLight Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope by Explore Scientific has everything to get you exploring the celestial marvels. 00 $1,299. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. 25" 90deg. Add to Cart. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. Lightweight. However, one oddity being the. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. The mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. This would cost me about $200. The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi mount is an alt-azimuth mount design that pivots left to right and up/down. Included. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Aperture: 5. The Twilight tubular steel legs, and leg hub are more robust than the Porta. This mount is ideal for small to medium-sized refractors, Newtonians, and catadioptrics, as long as their apertures do not exceed 6 inches. For visual use I want a nice portable sturdy alt/az mount for this setup. 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. Features: 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Included handle enables smooth movements. Im considering the Astro-Tech Voyager, Versa Go III, Vixen Porta II Mount, and the Explore Scientific Twilight. An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. But just after it, I figured out, that I think about more expansive options, up to ~1500 CAD. alt-az mount w/fine controls for 20+ lbs scope? - posted in Mounts: Folks,I have a 120 mm Orion EON apochromatic telescope. 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. I bought the Celestron AVX because I also bought an Astro-Tech 115 mm triplet refractor, which iis very heavy at the front and was too much for the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount which nominally could carry the weight. But $99 is a somewhat expensive price to pay for a few more inches of height & you might consider investigating a more robust tripod. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. Looking for a <$400 alt-az mount+tripod - posted in Mounts: Hi all, I recently converted my Tak Sky 90 into a visual scope while the 127is has taken over photo duties. Compare Explore Scientific First Light Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodIt would be better to also get a proper alt-az mount (like the Explore Scientific Twilight or Vixen Porta) as opposed to an ordinary photo style tripod/mount. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Explore Scientific MAZ02-01 TwiLight II Altaz Mount with HD Tripod for Telescopes at Amazon. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 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. That might be a future upgrade once I know what optics I’ll be using. Product Description. The Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axes. 5-inch) Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. 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. Both axes have precise worm gears which can be accurately set with the help of very flexible. The Twilight Nano alt/az mount is the least expensive package, although I knew it would be inadequate for the scope. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. 99. 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. I sold it because EQ mounts are not the best for visual since the eyepiece position and angle changes a lot. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Looks like a nice setup for only $580. DeanD Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 595 Joined: Fri May 17, 2019 7:27 am 4 Location: Adelaide South Australia TSS Awards Badges. I need something easier to transport and plop down. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. by Explore Scientific. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation. 99. Here's the mount I would suggest for an alt-az mount for bigger scopes like this and for future proofing while stilling having a light.