For visual use I want a nice portable sturdy alt/az mount for this setup. Dealers. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 1 alt-az mount which handled the load quite well, but the Berlebach UNI 14 Astro wood tripod. They are the little black screws in the first photo. Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Carbon Fiber; Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Series. This mount, with it's adjustable angle head, provides a lighter and more versatile alternative to our TwiLight II mount. As of 2022 I have the following astronomical equipment: Astro-Tech AT102ED 102 mm x 714 mm, f/7, ED Refractor Telescope (2/. But $99 is a somewhat expensive price to pay for a few more inches of height & you might consider investigating a more robust tripod. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8200 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 2. JayTee Co-Administrator Articles: 2 Posts: 5412 Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:23 am 4 Location: Hayden, ID. ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. 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. Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre. You might know me from the DSLR Astrophotography forum. The Skywatcher alt-az mount is really a terrestrial mount, it's problematic viewing the night sky because the scope sits on top of the mount and so it wants to fall back on itself at higher elevations. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. 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. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. What are some good alt-az mounts, with fine motion controls, to consider for this telescope?Ive tried the Explore Scientific. 5" and a maximum height of 45". It did not cost me much to make the improvements to it, but it is worth every bit of time I put into it. Mount: EQ3. 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Jupiter’s cloud belts; and bright deep sky treasures like galaxies, nebulae and clusters. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod. payner, Castor, R Botero and 2 others like this Back to top #2520 K. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. I need. 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. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. View full details Original price $ 109. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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,. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. I also made several refractors ranging from 80mm/F11 to 152mm/F7. Explore Scientific EXOS-2GT Black Mount with Open GOTO PMC-8-I; ST3 Steel Tripod 2" Legs; 10Kg Counter Weight. 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,. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. 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. Viking 1. 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. Also, the tripods between the Explore Scientific Exos Nano equatorial mount and the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano altazimuth mount are interchangeable. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. As. Included handle enables smooth movements. You place alt-az fork mounts in an inclined plane to tilt the azimuth axis so it's parallel with the. Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: 2x Barlow lens: Buy Separately - Highly Recommended: Finder. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. Folded Length: 42". iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. The best alt-az mount I have used to date is the Altiar Sabre mount, it's just superbly engineered simplicity. 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. Comparing Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. 99. 99. Your scope is lighter and shorter and would no doubt do great. Top. Explore Scientific Twilight II. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. 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. CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING (S) Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN. with an alt-az mount you might have to move, "two fields of view down and to the right" and start scanning that area. 99 - Original price $ 109. I first mounted the OTA on an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount with an extended pier with 22 lbs. 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,. 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. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6. 99The Explore Scientific Twilight I mount is an alt-azimuth mount that pivots left to right and up/down on ball bearings. The key is balance. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. For 12. 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. 5" in length). FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Rock solid mount and excellent quality, alt-az tension knobs perform well. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. The scope itself ways close to 10 lbs, but It could come closer to 15 lbs with the finder, rings/dovetail, and heavy tele vue eyepieces. If you want something lighter, Altair do a smaller unit, the Starwave mini AZ. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. 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'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. Train-N-Track™ Motor Drive for Vixen Porta Mount. Replacement Mounts - You will need to add tube rings and a rail, about $60 to $90 . A/Z Mount for a 8 SCT? - posted in Mounts: Im interested in an AZ mount for my 8 SCT. 25. In December I saw the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM WHITE TUBE REFRACTOR W/ AZ MOUNT for a sale price of $65. The Nano could serve as an RFT mount, with or without modification. Short, fast Newtonians are also suitable for the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano. I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar. mount question for a new refractor - posted in Refractors : im thinking about buying the explore scientific 127 refractor. $1,599. My criteria for the mount is: 1) universal - atleast as. Excellent stable Alt Az mount. EQ Nano Twilight Nano Twilight 1 GoTo. Key Features. The mount and tripod are mechanically sound. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. Post by messier 111 » Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:21 am. If you live in the NYC/NJ/CT Tristate area. Top. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. Explore Scientific Twilight, Astro-Tech Voyager, and Orion Versa GO III. 25" Stainless Steel. The pier extension replaces the arm for height clearance. Largest scope id like to go on this mount is a C8 sct(or similiar). 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. Here are a few alt-az mounts in the $350-$450 price range . 95. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Edited by MarkMittlesteadt, 19 October 2023 -. 6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope featuring 130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 600mm Focal Length, f/4. 99. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and transport. Explore Scientific FirstLight 114MM Newtonian w/ Twilight Nano Mount. 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. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera. Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. It has been modified with the superb "Manny Myles" Arm Retrofit which makes the arm much more stable, drastically reducing arm flex and vibes. Im looking into getting an alt-az mount for grab and go stargazing while camping(so not really dob friendly). 25 with 15 lbs counterweights on the opposite side. $349. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. From what Ive read, the CG-4 (eq preffered over az so I. 99). Extras. 99 - Original price $ 109. 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. $ 329. EXOS Nano is a light-duty German equatorial mount that has slow-motion controls for smooth manual tracking of objects as they move across the night sky. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. Easily handle payload completely manual with hand screw clutches. The lightweight mount is highly portable but can still hold up to 15lbs of equipment. When I had one of these (and, by the way, it's really a 121mm f/12. As an Amazon Associate I earn. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. As far. 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. The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. Top. - 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. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. All pricing in USD. 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. The opportunity of a test after some tests. The azimuth axis cannot be tensioned correctly. Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod for Small-to-Medium Size Telescopes MFR: MAZ01-00. The VersaGo III looks like an interesting one. 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. 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. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal Length, White MFR: FL-N130600MAZ01. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific Twilight II Mount - First Light - posted in Mounts: Hi Folks. The AR102 is a 102mm scope with a 663mm focal length and an f-ratio of f6. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. BARCODE 8122570180936. AT6RC (12lbs plus diagonal, finder, eyepiece, etc. 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. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. I would think a Explore Scientific Twilight II (ES TW II) WITH 15-20 lbs. An alt-az mount is a type of telescope mount that allows the telescope to move freely in two directions—altitude and azimuth. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN) Explore Scientific. Relatively small and light, 2” eyepiece. Show More. 4 Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount: 127mm objective lens, Fully multi-coated optics, 180x zoom, doublet refractor design, Twilight I mount. $287. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. 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. 95 $79. This can be a problem viewing at zenith on some mounts with less than optimal tripods. 25" MA eyepieces. Apertura Universal Tripod Case. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. download orion's free solar eclipse viewer's guide. (That is about the only thing I. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. Explore Scientific. Add to Cart. I am not sure what eye piece(s) or finder scope would go well with the AT80ED. Add to cart. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with LiteRoc Tripod. Newbie mount question. The focuser is unbelievably smooth. EQ3 Twilight Nano. 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. Revolution Imager R2 camera on an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount in an Explore Scientific AR102 achromatic refractor. That might be a future upgrade once I know what optics I’ll be using. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount Head and Tripod for FirstLight™ series telescopes. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. Explore Scientific Twilight, Astro-Tech Voyager, and Orion Versa GO III. 2. Should I get another alt az mount, or take the plunge on an eq mount? Thanks! Edited by MonstroSean, 16 June 2017 - 01:03. 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). Aperture: 127mm. I have read that the 4" F9 Synta is a bit of stretch for the ES mount, and I tend to. The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi mount is an alt-azimuth mount design that pivots left to right and up/down. John Baars Co-Administrator Articles: 5 Posts: 2587 Joined: Sat May 11, 2019 9:00 am 4 Location: Schiedam, NetherlandsI just added a Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod and was surprised that it handles my 100mm APO pretty nicely. 5 so it will have less chromatic aberration. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 25", Type: Reflecting. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. 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. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. Quantity. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-N114500TN: Comes With • Smartphone Adapter • One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece • Red Dot. I called OPT about the Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount yesterday. Compare Levenhuk Ra ATZ Alt-Azimuth Mount vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Vixen Optics Mobile Porta AZ Mount with TripodWith Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 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. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew. Vendor Explore Scientific. Explore Scientific Twilight I - posted in Mounts: Just one quick burning question before CN goes down for awhile. 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. 25" 90deg. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. If you can go EQ you can buy a CG4. 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. Thanks for looking. Edited by outofsight, 19 December 2017 - 03:34 PM. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. "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. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. Skylab. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. So I'm looking for a good alt-az non-goto mount for my EdgeHD 8". B&H # IO8903 MFR # 8903. 00 $1,299. Tech Details. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. 5". Am I missing anything else? Thanks for your help. Check this out: Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod . Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. Be first to review this item and help others. Close. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Cradle Ring Assembly with Vixen Dovetail, 1. coupled with the Twilight I Alt/Az mount. Designed and built for beginners or as a competent grab-and-go option for fast observation sessions, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. The CG4 is about the minimum mount for that scope. I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-AR102600TN: Comes. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and. It is extremely solid. The fit and finish are good. Explore Scientific Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 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. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. Sold out. - 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. Adjustable angle head. B&H # EXMAZ0100 MFR # MAZ01-00. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. 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. as it's not too expensive, and I like to manually track with the slow motion controls. Figure 13 pounds with a big 2" eyepiece. With a s. 25" binoviewer . Durable aluminum construction, adjustable angle head,. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. This mount is sold with the Explore Scientific AR102 F10 refractor, so it's not unthinkable, but it's probably not a match made in heaven because of the long moment arm of 1 meter long refractors. Twilight I customization compilation. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. com. Load Capacity: 15 lb. Instead of using a tripod, he took a Lazy Susan style base that swivels left and right. 99 Price Match Guarantee Looking for a Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az Mount with Heavy Duty Tripod? Shop this product at Agena Astro by clicking the SHOP NOW button! SHOP NOW Weight Capacity: 15. An Explore Scientific Twilight I is a decent alt-az mount. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. 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. The Twilight II 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. Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and. The Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axes. Full review below. Next I tried mounting it to an FTX ver. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. - posted in Mounts: Forgive my ignorance but my wife and I are looking to get into astrophotography as a hobby together. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. What are some good alt-az mounts, with fine motion controls, to consider for this telescope?Ive tried the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount, but this telescope was too heavy for it to be stable. I think Scott Roberts is an awesome guy and I have been very happy with Explore Scientific. The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. 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,. I use it for a 6 inch reflector and the secret to getting any telescope to work well with these alt az mounts is to make sure they are well balanced with all your equipment attached before you start observing. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. 00. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. Because I am 63, I need something. All components are accounted for. An Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or the Astro-Tech Voyager 2 altazimuth mount would work well. With the exceptionally long focal length though, especially if. 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. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. Go-to alt-az mounts: Skywatcher AZ Gti, Orion Starseeker IV. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. $ 4,199. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. Description Whether you’re looking to delve. Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has a ton of great features. Re: Lunar images SvBony 305. I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar. If you have an equatorial mount and are looking at a star chart, you'd know you needed to move. . The opportunity of a test after some tests. . 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. The best alt-az mount I have used to date is the Altiar Sabre mount, it's just superbly engineered simplicity. 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. Show More. I have the 6" and a 120ST and AT72ED and four alt-az mounts. Read honest and unbiased. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. 25. So, when I pick it up, I'll have to purchase only the optical tube assembly. 5" high, weighs 16. 200x gets a good case of the focus wobbles. 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. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". 99. - 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. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. The Alt/Az locks are adjustable for just the right amount of tension. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. Mount: Twilight Nano. 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. The scope has arrived and first light was tonight. -Orion VersaGo III VersaGo III. 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. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. by Explore Scientific. Dauzat- Sky-Watcher Evostar 100mm doublet APO - Explore Scientific Twilight I - Explore Scientific 68° 28MM eyepiece - William Optics 1. Features: 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Give Us A Call. . However, one oddity being the. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. My first choice and purchase was a Explore Scientific Twilight 1, in order to make this mount.