It goes right on. 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. 99 - Original price $ 109. Can this mount be converted to use with a star tracker? We already own a few DSLR’s with various lenses so we. 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. Another good tripod and better than the VersaGo II is the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount and tripod. 25" 90deg. 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. All components are accounted for. 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. $233. FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN) Explore Scientific. I already have some alt-az heads and tripods to put them on, but I'm not really satisfied with any of them for the EdgeHD 8". 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. I've decided, that I want a new mount. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. 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. 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. And, I especially need help on selecting a mount and tripod. Largest scope id like to go on this mount is a C8 sct(or similiar). 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. Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod for Small-to-Medium Size Telescopes MFR: MAZ01-00. Adjustable angle head. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. 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. Read honest and unbiased. I was expecting an Astro Tech 102ED which finally arriaved a few weeks ago. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Lots of people are familiar with the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Focal length: f/15. The Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes, such as a small Mak-Cassegrain, small. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. 24 Reviews. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. 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. 5" to a maximum height of 45". 5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 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 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. I made myself paper Alt Az setting circles so I level the mount, point it at Polaris or a known star and look up the Alt/Az and adjust the circles to read that value now the system is calibrated . A little aberration is fine on something that’s never. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. I also have a Twilight 1 mount, I don't recommend it for the AR-102. Help me decide? Equipment: Primary: 114mm F/4 Newtonian (currently have), Skywatcher 100ED F/9 (Possible purchase 2017) *looking also at the 80ED but for the. Mirrorgirl Milky Way Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 1512 Joined: Tue May 14, 2019 8:44 pm 4 Location: England. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. 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. 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. 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. Top. Also, the. The azimuth axis cannot be tensioned correctly. This is a dual mount system . Everyone should have a scope like this. Go-to alt-az mounts: Skywatcher AZ Gti, Orion Starseeker IV. 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. Load Capacity: 15 lb. - posted in Mounts: Hi All, Any experiences with the above mount? planning to get one used and use it with the 120mm refactor and the 150 reflector Thanks Jump to content. with an alt-az mount you might have to move, "two fields of view down and to the right" and start scanning that area. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 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. "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. 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. It's marginal with an 8 lb load and would shimmy like a reed in the wind with a 10 lb 150mm reflector. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. But $99 is a somewhat expensive price to pay for a few more inches of height & you might consider investigating a more robust tripod. I have a wee equatorial, an EQ-1, hence a wee alt-azimuth to complement. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. 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:. But at the. Or you could get the ES Twilight Alt-Az mount separately and mount the One Sky on it. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount . ZWO mini. The Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt Azimuth Mount has a 18 lb payload Equi Page 1 of 6 - Improving the ES Twilight II Alt-Az Mount - posted in Mounts: Ive always enjoyed the sturdiness and simplicity of my Explore Scientific Twilight II. 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. The Nano could serve as an RFT mount, with or without modification. 99). With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. The mount head is made from die cast aluminium and coated with white powder. 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. 6 Newtonian Reflector with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01. ES AR102 will meet your posted goals and compliment an 8" SCT well. As. shipping costs a very high. Im looking into getting an alt-az mount for grab and go stargazing while camping(so not really dob friendly). 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 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. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. An extra little something I decided to pick up to make using my 90mm Mak Cass spotting scope a little easier. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod. 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. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. 0 | Sign InOpen menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. When I had one of these (and, by the way, it's really a 121mm f/12. 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. Compare Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Celestron Heavy-Duty Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with TripodiOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. Currently using a Twilight 1 alt-az for GnG with an ST120. The Porta Mount II has really great features that make a difference. Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: 2x Barlow lens: Buy Separately - Highly Recommended: Finder. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. It appeals a lot more to me, though it costs more, too. Newbie mount question. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter, OTA Only—Mount and Tripod Required. 5 so it will have less chromatic aberration. ES Twilight I and Vixen Porta II are good, but a little overkill for a 60mm refractor for portable travel. Product Description. Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. 5. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. com. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. With no tension. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 5" to 45"; Handle included for smooth movements. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 1. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece. Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope. We’ll. I sold it because EQ mounts are not the best for visual since the eyepiece position and angle changes a lot. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. I've ordered Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount . We’ll. Re: Show us your planetary eyepieces! Post by DeanD » Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:36 am. The only thing missing from my visual setup is an alt-az mount. It has the upgraded mount, upgraded 2. 99 - Original price $ 109. Simply tightening these helped a lot. of transverse counterweight. 25" 90° Diagonal, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, Red-dot Finder, and a Smartphone Camera adapter, offering a comprehensive and rewarding stargazing. 5". So I'm looking for a good alt-az non-goto mount for my EdgeHD 8". This was a very affordable kit at right around $1,000 US dollars. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. Edited by MarkMittlesteadt, 19 October 2023 -. 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. Celestron Comet Catcher 140mm f/3. The mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. Either : -Explore scientific twilight i -stellarvue M2c Twilight is cheaper and has slo-mo controls but the M2C has. 4 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope offers a simple yet powerful observation rig for viewing the Moon, planets, meteor showers, and bright deep-sky objects. when using smaller focal length eyepieces. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. It definitely looks better than the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 and doesn't cost a whole lot more. The Twilight is heavier, and shorter than the Porta Mount. Mount can hold up to 15lbs of equipment. Viking 1. Option 3) I currently own a Vixen Super Polaris mount with a ADM dovetail saddle. im thinking about buying the explore scientific. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. TSS Awards Badges. I find this one an even better travel scope and it works perfectly on my small Bresser Alt/Az mount. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 5" and a maximum height of 45". I recently took my classic f/10. They worked fine. 8x Magnification 20mm Eyepiece 12. 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. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. Page 1 of 3 - ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT Vs. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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" draw tube focuser; 1. Tech Details. If you have an equatorial mount and are looking at a star chart, you'd know you needed to move. counter weights on the LEFT could handle a C11 on the RIGHT as along as the ES TW II pier has the NEEDLE BEARING modification. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. 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). Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. I think Scott Roberts is an awesome guy and I have been very happy with Explore Scientific. The only other mount I considered was the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 with heavy duty tripod. I want something big enough to hold up to a 120mmx700-900ish refractor. Page 1 of 3 - Skywatcher AZ4 or Explore Scientific Twilight 1 for SW BK102 OTA f9. 99. . Features Description Specs Warranty Extras 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. It has been modified with the superb "Manny Myles" Arm Retrofit which makes the arm much more stable, drastically reducing arm flex and vibes. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. I would like to do some amateur pics at some point in the near future. 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. 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. Occasionally, you see one used here on CN, I am satisfied with the one I own. If it were me, I would go with the Explore Scientific. 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. I’ll look into the Explore Scientific Twilight mount. Page 1 of 2 - Need recommendation for alt-az mount for an AT72ED scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): What would be a good mount (including tripod) for AT72ED scope? I am looking for a manual alt-az mount with slow motion controls (unless there is one without thats easy to use and controls nicely). Equipment Links. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. Certified Pre-Owned Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific. The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes, such as a small Mak-Cassegrain, small Refractor or small Solar Scope and of course, the ED80mm. Experience with a Giro III (sleeve bearings) lead me to feel that a weight balance (scope versus scope or scope versus counterweight) of better that 4lb (a couple of kilo!) gave best results. 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. I think this would be ideal — for a c6 at higher magnifications you’d probably want a vixen porta or explore scientific twilight mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. Twilight I, Explore Scientific. 99. twilight 1. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. Actually, cheaper. Telescope Mount Designs. Like the AZ-EQ6i, it’s a great mount for both heavy visual use and imaging with lighter payloads. THEN consider the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount $479 USD - Easy to store, carry and setup. Right now I. latitude up to 90 degrees (a bit kludegy) Alt-az mounts that can hold a 100mm refractor are expensive. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. The best alt-az mount I have used to date is the Altiar Sabre mount, it's just superbly engineered simplicity. FirstLight 102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 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. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. The Twilight. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. 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. 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. My friend did it on his Twilight 1 mount. An Explore Scientific Twilight I is a decent alt-az mount. If you can go EQ you can buy a CG4. . Top. Looking for some advice. Sold out. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. cart. . FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. Upgrade these to paradigm dual ED eyepieces. Page 1 of 2 - Alt-AZ mount for a C6 . The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 5 inch hexagonal focuser ; 2 inch 90 degree diagonal and Plossl 25mm Eyepiece ; Red-dot finder included ; Buy it with. 1 alt-az mount which handled the load quite well, but the Berlebach UNI 14 Astro wood tripod. arm version like the Twilight?. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. I use it visually with 102-120 mm Refractors. While this setup was workable, the OTA proved to be too much for the mount. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes on with the Losmandy 7". Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount - MAZ01-00 Explore Scientific Description The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal. 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. 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. 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 Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. - handles the C 9. The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. The only thing holding my scope back is the mount it's on. The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. Explore Scientific. BARCODE 8122570180240. 2. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. It appears to be very much like the Porta II but $80 to $100 less. 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. ). com. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. . I have my ST80 on a Bogen 3001 with 3-way pan head 3029. For an alt-az mount, I am looking at the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount or the Vixen Porta II mount. With this I would pick a celestron heavy duty alt-az mount (same as meade infinity) or a explore scientific. If you decide on new setup, For kids, I would get an alt-az mount with slow motion controls. 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. Min Height: 38. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. we can meet and willing some distance Telescope OTA Not included. Mount: Personally, I'd go for a decent 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,. Re: Astronomy Report - 11/20/22 and 11/21/22 - Copper Breaks State Park, Texas,. Easily handle payload completely manual with hand screw clutches. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. I have one that I use with a 5" Mak and binoviewer, which is more weight than a. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. I like the Explore Scientific Twilight 1. $ 399. Peter, I find the S-B to be a sturdier mount than that last EZTouch mount, at least going by memory. 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. 2) Upgraded mount and tripod – The original mount on its wood tripod was undersized for the long OTA and shaky. Twilight I customization compilation. This mount is ideal for small to medium-sized refractors, Newtonians, and catadioptrics, as long as their apertures do not exceed 6 inches. Recommended. 25 " 90deg. 0Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific First Light Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount. 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). 64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mountOk Bro-fessors, for your consideration is a nice Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount in lightly used condition. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Big in the sense that it's long for its overall size. 1. 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. Next I tried mounting it to an FTX ver. I ended up buying an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount used from a friend who bought a Porta 2 mount. The iOptron AZ Pro Mount is what I think I'm going. Page 1 of 2 - Is there a really good Non-powered EQ mount made today? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): So how crappy the tripod is that came with my hobbykiller deluxe, cannot be overstated. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. A manual alt-azimuth mount, the Explore Scientific Twilight I is a nifty, elegant unit capable of supporting a small telescope no heavier than about 15 pounds. I 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. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. Address ☛ 3340 Oak St - Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. The opportunity of a test after some tests. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. In both cases (0 degrees and 90 degrees), its possible to rotate the. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. Page 2 of 3 - Alt Az Mounts for Grab and GO - Way too many Options - posted in Mounts: And the Twilight 2 is currently on sale for $425, a $75 savings. I use it with an 80 mm refractor, 100 mm reflector, 127 mm Mak and soon to add a 102 mm refractor. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera. James, I have a C9. No tripod, just the Mount itself. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. Page 1 of 2 - Need recommendation for alt-az mount for an AT72ED scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): What would be a good mount (including tripod) for AT72ED scope? I am looking for a manual alt-az mount with slow motion controls (unless there is one without thats easy to use and controls nicely). All pricing in USD. Get it Jun 22 - 23. 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. Included handle enables smooth movements. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. Extras. It appears to be very much like the Porta II but $80 to $100 less. An alt-az mount is a type of telescope mount that allows the telescope to move freely in two directions—altitude and azimuth. 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. $849. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. The FirstLight MAK 127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain boasts a generous 127mm aperture, a substantial 1900mm focal length, and a f/15 Focal Ratio. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount Head and Tripod for FirstLight™ series telescopes. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. Stuck between two mount due to supply shortages. The Twilight Nano alt/az mount is the least expensive package, although I knew it would be inadequate for the scope. So I am considering a simple DIY mount. Its finger push in altitude and azimuth movement. 99. . Explore Scientific Twilight 1/AstroTech Voyager 2 ($200 (AstroTech -$230 Explore Sci New). iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. Explore Scientific FirstLight 114MM Newtonian w/ Twilight Nano Mount. 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 . Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 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. Red Dot View Finder. Lightweight, fast Newtonian telescopes will also. The Twilight I Alt-Az Mount, included with this FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope, provides a sturdy and reliable platform for your astronomical explorations, making it an ideal companion for both beginners and seasoned stargazers. For Sale. Refractors. 5". Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. Features 50mm Lens Diameter 360mm Focal length 18x and 28. 7 pounds, and folds down to 42" for transport. 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. So if you already have one or the other, you can order just the mount head by itself to switch back and forth between. 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. Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. 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. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. 5 inches of aperture and high quality components for observing deep. The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. 75 for you. Explore Scientific. The mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. . Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. The Losmandy AZ8, a manual mount based on the. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. AT6RC (12lbs plus diagonal, finder, eyepiece, etc.