8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. - handles the C 9. 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. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. Page 1 of 2 - Alt AZ mount for large refractor? - posted in Mounts: Hey all, I need your collective wisdom and gear shopping expertise. The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. My first choice and purchase was a Explore Scientific Twilight 1, in order to make this mount. 95. $99. For an alt-az mount, I am looking at the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount or the Vixen Porta II mount. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. Looks like a nice setup for only $580. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. A c5 would allow for a more lightweight setup as you could use a sturdy photo tripod with a lightweight alt-as mount like a stellarvue M1v or universal astronomics dwarfstar. Twilight I, Explore Scientific. Shop ExploreOne Aurora II Flat Black 114mm Slow Motion AZ Mount Telescope | 33% Off Be The First To Review ExploreOne Aurora II Flat Black 114mm Slow Motion AZ Mount Telescope + Free Shipping over $49. I have a Celestron AVX and an Evolution, but both of those things are a bear to haul out for a quick look, so I’ve been searching for a simple altitude/ azimuth mount for my Explore Scientific 127CF. . I was expecting an Astro Tech 102ED which finally arriaved a few weeks ago. Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. arm version like the Twilight?. FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 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. 25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 25mm Plossl Eyepiece, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone. im thinking about buying the explore scientific. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. 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. 8 that need a stable mount. ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. Features sturdy 1. 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. 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. 99. Lightweight, fast Newtonian telescopes will also. The lightweight mount is highly portable but can still hold up to 15lbs of equipment. 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. Page 2 of 2 - Pros & Cons: Manual Equatorial vs. The Twilight tubular steel legs, and leg hub are more robust than the Porta. Telescope came with an aluminium tripod, which feels a bit shaky, esp. The internal 'why-fi' has never worked correctly. Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-N114500TN: Comes With • Smartphone Adapter • One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece • Red Dot. Explore Scientific FirstLight Maksutov-Cassegrain - posted in Major & Minor Planetary Imaging: I really like the Explore Scientific/Bresser Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs, especially in the white color for daytime Solar observing. Cart. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. Upgrade these to paradigm dual ED eyepieces. (The Star Seeker IV is not available on the Orion website, but I assume this is temporary and will be back in stock since they do sell the mount bundled with a scope). FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. The mount and tripod are mechanically sound. . The Twilight has nicer slow motion controls. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount featuring 102mm Refractor OTA, 1000mm Focal Length, f/9. Show More. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Apertura Universal Tripod Case. Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro. Also, the tripods between the Explore Scientific Exos Nano equatorial mount and the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano altazimuth mount are interchangeable. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. com. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. - 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 no tension. Mount: Twilight Nano. 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. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Cradle Ring Assembly with Vixen Dovetail, 1. 1 alt-az mount which handled the load quite well, but the Berlebach UNI 14 Astro wood tripod. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. I am currently looking at the explore scientific twilight II mount and the explore scientific twilight I mount. Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. The Twilight I has a standard vixen type dovetail that will fit most standard scopes from Explore Scientific, Orion, Celestron etc. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. ES AR102 will meet your posted goals and compliment an 8" SCT well. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. All pricing in USD. TSS Awards Badges. Twilight I Alt-Az Mount. Skylab. The azimuth axis cannot be tensioned correctly. I ended up buying an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount used from a friend who bought a Porta 2 mount. Explore Scientific Twilight, Astro-Tech Voyager, and Orion Versa GO III. Vixen Porta II - posted in Mounts: I am looking for a new AltAz manual mount with slow motion controls. Because I am 63, I need something. Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. . I do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. 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. 99 4. Instead of using a tripod, he took a Lazy Susan style base that swivels left and right. I called OPT about the Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount yesterday. 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. However, the CG-4 is a GEM, not an Alt-Az like the Twilight, but it is a good mount and not horribly expensive. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount - MAZ01-00. Explore Scientific Twilight, Astro-Tech Voyager, and Orion Versa GO III. 25" MA eyepieces. I was looking at the Astrotech Voyager, but thats not in stock anywhere. 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. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring. This mount, with it's adjustable angle head, provides a lighter and more versatile alternative to our TwiLight II mount. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 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. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. 5 inches of aperture and high quality components for observing deep. Mounts - Alt Az Show. ES Twilight I and Vixen Porta II are good, but a little overkill for a 60mm refractor for portable travel. The fit and finish are good. When I had one of these (and, by the way, it's really a 121mm f/12. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102MM Refractor Telescope w/Twilight Nano Mount. Any alt-az where you can balance the scope just right, should be smooth enough to not have to engage clutches. 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. 5". The Porta Mount II has really great features that make a difference. I need something easier to transport and plop down. Page 1 of 2 - Manual Alt-Az Mount for a Small Refractor - posted in Mounts: Hello, I am putting together a grab and go scope/mount combo. 5" scope. The Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axes. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. -Vixen Porta II Porta II. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. I sold it because EQ mounts are not the best for visual since the eyepiece position and angle changes a lot. Budget is around $300. 5" to 45"; Handle. of transverse counterweight. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. Upon inspection, we found that the mount is fully functional. 25 inch diagonal. Manual alt-az: Skywatcher AZ5, Explore Scientific Twilight . I have a wee equatorial, an EQ-1, hence a wee alt-azimuth to complement. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. I put mine on an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount all the time. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 95. Some have ask what mounts I was considering. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher AZ Pronto. Unlike cheap alt-azimuth mounts based. Extras. This mount can be made to run in alt-az by pointing the. Sold out $ 199. 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 mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. If you have an equatorial mount and are looking at a star chart, you'd know you needed to move. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount. EQ3 Twilight Nano. Cosmos. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount which works great. I would think a Explore Scientific Twilight II (ES TW II) WITH 15-20 lbs. 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. Top. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod. 5" to a maximum height of 45". iOptron Mini Tower Pro Mount. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. 25" binoviewer . -Explore Scientific Twilight ES Twilight. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az 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. 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 have the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 which is very similar. 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. It looks like a combination of the Vixen Porta mount head and the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount head. I got a little time out of the backyard a couple of nights ago and. 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. Top. I don't like it. Explore Scientific FirstLight Maksutov-Cassegrain - posted in Major & Minor Planetary Imaging: I really like the Explore Scientific/Bresser Maksutov-Cassegrain OTAs, especially in the white color for daytime Solar observing. Browse our website and give us a call at (289) 428-1334 with any questions!. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. I have had mine for 1 year and it has performed absolutely flawlessly. Viking 1. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. Dauzat- Sky-Watcher Evostar 100mm doublet APO - Explore Scientific Twilight I - Explore Scientific 68° 28MM eyepiece - William Optics 1. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. As far as budget, I would like to stay at or below $300. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Features Alt-azimuth mount Beginner’s set with. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. I think Scott Roberts is an awesome guy and I have been very happy with Explore Scientific. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. You could drill/tap the Mini-Porta for 3/8, or use a 1/4-3/8 adapter plate. Like the AZ-EQ6i, it’s a great mount for both heavy visual use and imaging with lighter payloads. Add to Cart. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. I have both the Vixen Porta II Tall and the ES Twilight I mounts. Best mod I did to the scope so far. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. 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. Pair this with a fully manual alt-az mount and a good star chart or smartphone app, and you'll be spending hours starhopping from one galaxy or star cluster to another!. 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". Currently using a Twilight 1 alt-az for GnG with an ST120. With an altitude-azimuth (alt-az) mount (see definition of Alt-Az. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. 4 Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount: 127mm objective lens, Fully multi-coated optics, 180x zoom, doublet refractor design, Twilight I mount. 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. It points intuitively and tracking with the slow motion is easy - peasy. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. Explore Scientific Twilight II mount. Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. $287. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. 99. up and down (altitude) as well as right or left (azimuth) is technically an alt-azimuth mount. Aperture:. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight II mount. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. I mean, its workable but even M42 at 40x (10 mm) is a pain to track (cant imagine a planet). Simply tightening these helped a lot. 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. Re: Astronomy Report - 11/20/22 and 11/21/22 - Copper Breaks State Park, Texas,. The question of torque seldom comes up when we talk about weight. Load Capacity: 15 lb; Max. "Since its inception in 1984, Twilight Hot Tubs has been a respected Victoria company. Mount: EQ3. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot. again on either side of the mount. I have even used a 152 mm F6 Newtonian on it satisfactorily. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. 99). Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. The opportunity of a test after some tests. 8). Explore Scientific / Losmandy G-11 Polar Scope. I am not sure what eye piece(s) or finder scope would go well with the AT80ED. Folded Length: 42". 09/14/2023 03:18PM. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. Top. Top. For 12. With the. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Twilight I Mount and Tripod. 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. 99. 64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mountOk Bro-fessors, for your consideration is a nice Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount in lightly used condition. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. This particular package contains an AR80 f/8 White Tube Refractor with 640 mm focal length with a solid Twilight Nano alt-az mount, 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, and red dot finder. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. 1. Alt-Az mount upgrade for Celestron Omni 102 - ES Twilight Nano? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): Hello all, newbie here who purchased an Omni AZ 102 recently. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. But it has a minimum height of 38". Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. 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 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. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew. 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. The package includes the Twilight I Alt/Az mount, a 1. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. 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. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. A map of hiking trails in the Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, and southern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. 5" and a maximum height of 45". The mount provided is a Twilight 1 Alt/AZ. 3 Reflector Telescope featuring 114mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 500mm Focal Length, f/4. It's popular for a reason and I have one that fills a particular need very well, as many others do. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/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. Something in the 18 to 20 pound capacity. Min Height: 38. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. I do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod The Twilight I Alt Azimuth mount from Explore Scientific is an incredibly portable mount that has. Page 1 of 2 - Alt AZ mount for large refractor? - posted in Mounts: Hey all, I need your collective wisdom and gear shopping expertise. A/Z Mount for a 8 SCT? - posted in Mounts: Im interested in an AZ mount for my 8 SCT. 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. Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Product Description. 99. 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. Top. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount. Explore the universe with the Explore Scientific's FIRSTLIGHT 102MM DOUBLET REFRACTOR WITH TWILIGHT NANO MOUNT | Order today from Ontario Telescope and Accessories. download orion's free solar eclipse viewer's guide. All of the mounts I own today came with the scope in a package. . But at the. 25", Type: Reflecting. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. 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. This mount is identical to the Explore Scientific, Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount, only black and gray in color. Also, the. $233. Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK100mm. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. 99. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. This scope features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. 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. Comparing Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. 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-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. This is the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 seri. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. So, when I pick it up, I'll have to purchase only the optical tube assembly. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 2. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. An Explore Scientific Twilight I is a decent alt-az mount. Explore Scientific. For manual aiming, the mount’s clutches can be unlocked,. Included handle enables smooth movements. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 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. Page 1 of 2 - Alt-AZ mount for a C6 . 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal. DeanD Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 595 Joined: Fri May 17, 2019 7:27 am 4 Location: Adelaide South Australia TSS Awards Badges. Looking for a beginner's guide to alt-azimuth telescope mounts? Our article covers everything you need to know about this easy-to-use and affordable mount. 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. A Alt/Az mount will be easier to move around than an EQ one from a. Explore Scientific. 5" high, weighs 16. The Explore Scientific Twilight I ordered directly from ES Germany. Full review below. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 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.