Explore Scientific EXOS-2GT Black Mount with Open GOTO PMC-8-I; ST3 Steel Tripod 2" Legs; 10Kg Counter Weight. Help selecting GoTo Mount - posted in Mounts: I just purchased an Explorer Scientific 102 mm carbon fiber refractor scope. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. As far as budget, I would like to stay at or below $300. . I think this would be ideal — for a c6 at higher magnifications you’d probably want a vixen porta or explore scientific twilight mount. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. 5. All pricing in USD. FirstLight 130mm f/4. Phone 📞 +(250) 38. 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. ES Twilight I and Vixen Porta II are good, but a little overkill for a 60mm refractor for portable travel. FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN) Explore Scientific. Skywatcher az-gti is pretty small and it has goto, but that’s not everyone’s forté. as it's not too expensive, and I like to manually track with the slow motion controls. Both come with only one eye piece, which is fine, I can get. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 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. Ron Millard started working at Twilight in 1986 and. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. 25" draw tube focuser; 1. With the. Everyone should have a scope like this. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. Be first to review this item and help others. 25. I put the mount on my AVX tripod. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Explore Scientific MAZ02-01 TwiLight II Altaz Mount with HD Tripod for Telescopes at Amazon. The iOptron AZ Pro Mount is what I think I'm going. 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 Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Show More. Also, the tripods between the Explore Scientific Exos Nano equatorial mount and the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano altazimuth mount are interchangeable. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". This mount is identical to the Explore Scientific, Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount, only black and gray in color. Add to Cart. - handles the C 9. 5 to 55. 2) The other main. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 0 | Sign InCompare Sky-Watcher AZ5 Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Sky-Watcher AZ-GTe GoTo AZ Mount vs Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind. 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 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. The package includes the Twilight I Alt/Az mount, a 1. Even an Astro-Tech AT80ED (a fine small scope and companion to an 8" Dob) plus a low cost mount like the Explore Scientific Twilight is going to cost $800 once you buy a diagonal. ⚡ Found 3 phones, address, photos, reviews, opening times,. Occasionally, you see one used here on CN, I am satisfied with the one I own. Accepts small to medium sized scopes. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. again on either side of the mount. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. The Twilight Nano alt/az mount is the least expensive package, although I knew it would be inadequate for the scope. Replacement Mounts - You will need to add tube rings and a rail, about $60 to $90 . This year I want to get a new Alt/Az mount and a couple of new eyepieces. Sold out $ 199. The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a heavy-duty manual mount that can hold a 4-5” refractor (longer or heavier scopes will be less steady), a 6” reflector, or a 6-8” Cassegrain, though an 8” is pushing the mount’s limits. 8 1000mm - posted in Refractors : Hi, Im a newbie here and Im getting my first scope (Skywatcher BK102/1000mm f9. 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. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-AR102600TN: Comes. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. Recommend Alt-Az mount for Celestron C8 - posted in Mounts: Hello, I have a Celestron C8 telescope with a Celestron VX Equatorial mount. It's popular for a reason and I have one that fills a particular need very well, as many others do. Excellent stable Alt Az mount. Stuck between two mount due to supply shortages. It appears that the following scopes might fit my needs: 1). Aperture: 5. com. 25" 90° Diagonal, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, Red-dot Finder, and a Smartphone Camera adapter, offering a comprehensive and rewarding stargazing. Page 1 of 3 - Skywatcher AZ4 or Explore Scientific Twilight 1 for SW BK102 OTA f9. This uses the existing hardware with the Porta, and I will. Explore Scientific Twillight 1 Mount or Orion Versago II mount - posted in Mounts: Hello all! I am facing a predicament right now and hoping someone can give me some advice. I don't like it. 6 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 1. Address ☛ 3340 Oak St - Twilight Hot Tubs Home Leisure Centre in Victoria, British Columbia. I have an AR102 refractor on a manual Alt-Az Twilight I mount and I love the portability of the setup. Explore Scientific. The picture below is an AZ scale I added to my Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. 9 kg: Tube dimensionI have in excellent condition a explore scientific twilight I mount. 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. - 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 a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. That's OK for my longish refractors, but it's too tall for the Cat. 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 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. $ 4,199. 0Compare Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod vs Explore Scientific First Light Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount. Since purchasing a CPC925 two-and-a-half years ago, Ive been an avid imager, but have only observed the sky a handful of times. This mount, with it's adjustable angle head, provides a lighter and more versatile alternative to our TwiLight II mount. The adjustable angle head can be tilted forward or back at a 45° angle to allow more clearance for your telescope so you can point it straight up for viewing at the zenith. I have for sale a Kokusai Kohki guide handle made for the Vixen Porta Mount and also works on the Explore Scientific Twilight I/II Mounts. Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. This item: Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount . 99. An ED 80, or an 80 ED in this case, is an excellent choice for grab n go. 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. It has been modified with the superb "Manny Myles" Arm Retrofit which makes the arm much more stable, drastically reducing arm flex and vibes. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. Print Email. I need. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter, OTA Only—Mount and Tripod Required. 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. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and transport. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping. Uses Vixen style dovetail bracket. 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. 99). Unlike cheap alt-azimuth mounts based. Explore Scientific. 5" scope. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 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. The Alt/Az locks are adjustable for just the right amount of tension. 64 Schmidt-Newtonian on alt-az mountOk Bro-fessors, for your consideration is a nice Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount in lightly used condition. Unfortunately it is defective out of the box. Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability. 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. A little aberration is fine on something that’s never. Page 1 of 2 - ALT AZ Mount for air travel - suggestion/help - posted in Mounts: hi everyone, I recently purchased a 5 inch refractor that weighs 16 lbs which still needs to be shipped. 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is ideal for users who want a portable yet powerful observation platform that is able to achieve high magnifications and has the ability to make detailed. 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. 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. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. The opportunity of a test after some tests. latitude up to 90 degrees (a bit kludegy) Alt-az mounts that can hold a 100mm refractor are expensive. Since several users have indicate the Twilight II mount is a little sticky or not smooth,. Top. 25. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. In addition, the FirstLight AR80 also comes with a smartphone adapter that enables you to effortlessly capture and share the spectacle observable in your eyepiece. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal. 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. 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. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4. 99. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 2 kg), even light weight, fast focal ratio Newtonians will match up nicely with the Explore. Option 3) I currently own a Vixen Super Polaris mount with a ADM dovetail saddle. Top Rated Gear: Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Adjustable Head Mount and Tripod for Small-to-Medium Size Telescopes MFR: MAZ01-00. Explore Scientific Twilight-II mount. Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Carbon Fiber; Explore Scientific APO Triplet FCD100 Series. Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew Heater Strap. My first scopes on this were an 80 mm refractor and a 127 mm F15 Mak. Giro's big alt/az is claimed to handle the C14, but. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. 3mm stock 1. Budget is around $300. 8x Magnification 20mm Eyepiece 12. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. All components are accounted for. There's the Skywatcher AZ Pronto, or my personal favourite the Vixen Mini-Porta - I think the AZ Pronto uses 3/8, but the Mini-Porta uses 1/4. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Before I mounted the AT 102ED I took the mount apart to tighten and. Top. 0 out of 5 stars The best manual Alt/Az. 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. For Sale. I ordered it online from a place called hayneedle. we can meet and willing some distance Telescope OTA Not included. Because I am 63, I need something. The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a heavy-duty manual mount that can hold a 4-5” refractor (longer or heavier scopes will be less steady), a 6” reflector, or a 6-8” Cassegrain, though an 8” is pushing the mount’s limits. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 which is very similar. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 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. Is there another option for a high-quality A/Z mount that can mount a 8 SCT? Manual slow motion controls preferred, motor drive not needed. 1" (130mm), Eyepiece Diameter: 1. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. 5 inch focuser and 2 inch diagonal, as opposed to the same telescope with the lesser mount seen here () and 1. The mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. . 5, so it is a fast, wide field scope. 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. 5 for a while. 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. The Nano could serve as an RFT mount, with or without modification. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Lightweight. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. 5" and a maximum. Im looking into getting an alt-az mount for grab and go stargazing while camping(so not really dob friendly). 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. 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. Does anyone have instructions on how to align both sides so they are pointing. payner, Castor, R Botero and 2 others like this Back to top #2520 K. 25" Stainless Steel. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. It has the upgraded mount, upgraded 2. Thinking about getting an EQ since I'm so used to setting circles if the weight and. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. I perfer pickup only,but will ship. 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 do have to say though that I really dont like this mount. 6 N130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az Mount, 600mm Focal Length, White MFR: FL-N130600MAZ01. Features 50mm Lens Diameter 360mm Focal length 18x and 28. Payload capacity of 15 lbs. 5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Now I will say that I am a huge ES fan. Page 1 of 3 - Alt Az Mounts for Grab and GO - Way too many Options - posted in Mounts: Im trying to decide on an AltAz Mount for a Quick Deploy Backyard Grab and Go. JayTee Co-Administrator Articles: 2 Posts: 5412 Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:23 am 4 Location: Hayden, ID. 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. I was looking at the Astrotech Voyager, but thats not in stock anywhere. 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. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. It features a 2. only used a couple of times. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. 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. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. Explore Scientific Twilight II. You are simply looking at too light a mount for that scope. Takahashi PM-1 AltAz Mount. The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. 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. Or you could get the ES Twilight Alt-Az mount separately and mount the One Sky on it. Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. 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. making the Alt-Az axes more compact and solid like most manual Alt-Az mounts are now. Figure 13 pounds with a big 2" eyepiece. A. Bob. If you decide on new setup, For kids, I would get an alt-az mount with slow motion controls. 5 inch hexagonal focuser ; 2 inch 90 degree diagonal and Plossl 25mm Eyepiece ; Red-dot finder included ; Buy it with. Buy: Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK100mm. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. 5" and a maximum height of 45". I have read that the 4" F9 Synta is a bit of stretch for the ES mount, and I tend to. 95. Big in the sense that it's long for its overall size. Extras. 95. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Universal Smartphone Adapter, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Control Handle for Easy Movement, 1. Actually, I'm not sure the spreader is even necessary, but that remains to be seen. Skylab. Page 1 of 2 - What Mount Should I Use For The Explore Scientific ED102 Apochromatic Refractor Telescope - posted in Mounts: So, this is a continuation from a topic that I posted about this refractor, the Explore Scientific ED102 APO. 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. The internal 'why-fi' has never worked correctly. I have both, the ES Twilight, and the Vixen Porta Mount. I was thinking of getting one on a manual altazimuth mount to use to learn planetary video imaging with. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. The Twilight has nicer slow motion controls. Apertura Universal Tripod Case. Equipment Links. For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. Probably, I need to cancel my order and buy. Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount - MAZ01-00. Helps a lot with setting up and even movement on an alt-az mount. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 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). 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. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod. The accessories and mount are great for what they are however, in order to get the best performance out of the FirstLight, I’ve found that using a Two speed 10:1 fine focus knob will add to the crispness of your views and getting an eyepiece in the sub 10mm would be worth purchasing too (check out. As long as your telescope does not. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Either : -Explore scientific twilight i -stellarvue M2c Twilight is cheaper and has slo-mo controls but the M2C has. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. twilight 1. 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone. Top. AZ5 vs Twilight I for Zhumell Z130 OTA? - posted in Mounts: Long story short, I live in Ontario Canada and it seems the only simple alt/az mounts that are available seem to be the Sky Watcher AZ5 and the Explore Scientific Twilight I. Explore Scientific AR152 & Twilight II Mini Review - posted in Refractors : I recently purchased an Explore Scientific AR152 and Twilight II with a pier extension in a kit from High Point Scientific. In December I saw the EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC FIRSTLIGHT AR90MM WHITE TUBE. 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. Folded Length: 42". Meet the Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount: Versatile for various telescopes up to 18 lbs. Any alt-az where you can balance the scope just right, should be smooth enough to not have to engage clutches. I've used a Twilight 1 mount. Designed with convenience in mind, it readily accommodates small to medium-sized refractor telescopes, including models such as the AR102 , AR127 , ED102 , and the ED80 . 1. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Another option could be the Orion E-Series VersaGo. Whether you prefer observing the Moon's desolate surface features or enjoy the hunt for deep-sky celestial objects, this scope comes packed with everything you need. I am currently looking at the explore scientific twilight II mount and the explore scientific twilight I mount. The Twilight 1 works very well for a short tube 4" but gets a little shaky for a long tube. Top. It has the upgraded mount, upgraded 2. John Baars Co-Administrator Articles: 5 Posts: 2588 Joined: Sat May 11, 2019 9:00 am 4 Location: Schiedam, Netherlands TSS Awards Badges TSS Photo of the Day. - It is F/6. A map of hiking trails in the Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, and southern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. im thinking about buying the explore scientific. download orion's free solar eclipse viewer's guide. The fit and finish are good. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. 5" scope. That Omni Alt Az - the new adj. Im considering the Astro-Tech Voyager, Versa Go III, Vixen Porta II Mount, and the Explore Scientific Twilight. Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and. Explore Scientific. when using smaller focal length eyepieces. The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. It comprises both a tripod and an alt-azimuth mount head. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot. Mount: Personally, I'd go for a decent Alt-Az mount. Features sturdy 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. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. Add to cart. I've been eyeing the AR127 f/6. Others on this site have made good comments on the similar-looking Vixen. I was looking at the Orion Astroview or similar Celestron Omni/CG-4 series mounts. 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. View full details Original price $ 109. 200x gets a good case of the focus wobbles. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. 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 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. From what Ive read, the CG-4 (eq preffered over az so I. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 99 $ 849. Our local Home Depot hardware store sells a surveyors tripod for $80, and I'm investigating the possibility of adapting it to the Twilight I. Sold out $ 199. 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. These telescope packages are great for anyone getting started in amateur. We’ll. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/15 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 127mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. 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. Something in the 18 to 20 pound capacity. (That is about the only thing I. 99. EQ Nano Twilight Nano Twilight 1 GoTo. 12 people found this helpful. 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. Next I tried mounting it to an FTX ver. Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: 2x Barlow lens: Buy Separately - Highly Recommended: Finder. This is my first mount only purchase. View full details Original price $ 109. 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. 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. Description The Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano is a light-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small scopes,. The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with. The key is balance. Looking for some advice. 95 $79. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. I’ll look into the Explore Scientific Twilight mount. With the exceptionally long focal length though, especially if. 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. Get it Jun 22 - 23. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. Page 1 of 2 - Explore Scientific Twilight II Mount - First Light - posted in Mounts: Hi Folks. 5". My criteria for the mount is: 1) universal - atleast as. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. Product Description. We have recently bought a couple telescopes to do some visual observing and one came with an Explore Scientific Twilight I alt/az mount. We’ll. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot. 5". If you can go EQ you can buy a CG4. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. Vendor Explore Scientific Regular price $ 239. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes on with the Losmandy 7".