Review. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. Explore FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. 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. 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. com. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 95 (Save 24%) $119. service@explorescientific. This item: Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount . 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've had a number of medium-capacity manual Alt-Az mounts that would certainly handle an AT80ED. At first blush this might seem high for a manual alt-az mount but compared to the Explore Scientific Twilight II, which is the least expensive dual-scope capable alt-az mount with remotely similar capabilities, the AZ8 offers: increased capacity (70lbs vs 60lbs for the ES) Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-N114500TN FirstLight N114mm (4. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. However, one oddity being the. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. Lightweight. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm f/14 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount featuring 100mm Catadioptric OTA, 1400mm Focal Length, f/14 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi. Bob. making the Alt-Az axes more compact and solid like most manual Alt-Az mounts are now. Sounds like the DSV-2 is still in the lead, since it can handle two scopes! My SV70 has never been above 100X. Alt-azimuth mounts allow you to move your telescope in up-down (alt) or left-right (azimuth) movements. Occasionally, you see one used here on CN, I am satisfied with the one I own. 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. Folded Length: 42". - posted in Cats & Casses: Hello , I just got a C6 second hand at a good price and I would like to know your opinion on some good mount Alt-AZ for the C6. Page 1 of 2 - Considering a small alt-az mount - posted in Mounts: Im planning on buying a small alt-az mount at NEAF this year for . - It has the better mount. Included handle enables smooth movements. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. FirstLight N114mm (4. Folded Length: 42". I’ll look into the Explore Scientific Twilight mount. All components are accounted for. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 99. Wyatt, the S-B mount uses a 3/8" thread to mate with a tripod, but it can't hurt to ask Sergio if he could tap it to M12x 1. Re: Astronomy Report - 11/20/22 and 11/21/22 - Copper Breaks State Park, Texas,. Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope. Email. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. The Televue weighs eight pounds, and less than two feet long, and is easy to remove from the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 alt-az mount. 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. The scope has arrived and first light was tonight. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera. The alt-az slewing movements are smooth as are slo-mo. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. Cart. Well, I want to star-hop so I didn't consider goto eq mounts or alt-az mounts. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. The opportunity of a test after some tests. Find a store near you. The pier extension replaces the arm for height clearance. I sold it because EQ mounts are not the best for visual since the eyepiece position and angle changes a lot. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4. 8SE on an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 alt-az mount - posted in Cats & Casses: Hi everyone, its been a while since Ive posted but for those of you that miss larger aperture scopes that qualify as a grab and go, I thought Id share a bit. 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. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with 600mm focal length f/4. Manual alt-az: Skywatcher AZ5, Explore Scientific Twilight . 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. This can be a problem viewing at zenith on some mounts with less than optimal tripods. 09/17/2023 12:10PM. Full review below. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. 95. No tripod, just the Mount itself. messier 111 Universal Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 8507 Joined: Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:49 am 3 Location: Canada's capital region . The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi mount is an alt-azimuth mount design that pivots left to right and up/down. 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. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. With no tension. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. 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. Another good tripod and better than the VersaGo II is the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount and tripod. Attached Thumbnails. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. 25" Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray. CVS Tours: Twilight tour - See 503 traveler reviews, 96 candid photos, and great deals for Victoria, Canada, at Tripadvisor. Wondering if the Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano tripod is a worthwhile upgrade, considering. 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. Simply tightening these helped a lot. It's popular for a reason and I have one that fills a particular need very well, as many others do. You place alt-az fork mounts in an inclined plane to tilt the azimuth axis so it's parallel with the. This is a dual mount system . I ended up buying an Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount used from a friend who bought a Porta 2 mount. 8 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Im considering the Astro-Tech Voyager, Versa Go III, Vixen Porta II Mount, and the Explore Scientific Twilight. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". 99. Celestron Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth Telescope, Binocular Tripod 93607 (25) $156. Description Whether you’re looking to delve. Dauzat- Sky-Watcher Evostar 100mm doublet APO - Explore Scientific Twilight I - Explore Scientific 68° 28MM eyepiece - William Optics 1. Be first to review this item and help others. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Key Features. My Oberwerk wooden tripod has an LC of 35 lbs. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and. 99 - Original price $ 109. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. We’ll. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. 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. $ 799. 00 $1,299. 6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope featuring 130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 600mm Focal Length, f/4. Be first to review this item and help others. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. I have the Explore Scientific Twilight II mount which works great. Both come with only one eye piece, which is fine, I can get. You are simply looking at too light a mount for that scope. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. I 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. However the solid mounting arm on the Porta is more stable than the Twilight mounting arm. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter, OTA Only—Mount and Tripod Required. $349. Post by messier 111 » Sun Feb 28, 2021 2:21 am. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. 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. It's marginal with an 8 lb load and would shimmy like a reed in the wind with a 10 lb 150mm reflector. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red. How to attach the camera tripod adapter to the mount head on the Explore Scientific Twilight IWith Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. A map of hiking trails in the Victoria, Saanich, Sooke, and southern Vancouver Island region of British Columbia, Canada. increased capacity (70lbs vs 60lbs for the ES)Twilight nano alt/AZ mount ; Comes with 40mm draw tube focuser ; Plossl 25mm Eyepiece and Red dot finder ; Smartphone camera Adapter ; Buy With; Buy it with. by Explore Scientific. 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. I called OPT about the Explore Scientific Twilight II Alt-Az mount yesterday. I use it visually with 102-120 mm Refractors. I have my ST80 on a Bogen 3001 with 3-way pan head 3029. 5". The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. Focal length: f/15. Explore Scientific Twilight, Astro-Tech Voyager, and Orion Versa GO III. Manual Alt-Az Mount? - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): To respond to Echolight about setting the Latitude to 90 degrees: I did try it with the Latitude Setting set to 90 degrees on this old Celestron CG-4. Uses Vixen style dovetail bracket. I made myself paper Alt Az setting circles so I level the mount, point it at Polaris or a known star and look up the Alt/Az and adjust the circles to read that value now the system is calibrated . Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. Looking for some advice. B&H # IO8903 MFR # 8903. 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. The lightweight mount is highly portable but can still hold up to 15lbs of equipment. Others on this site have made good comments on the similar-looking Vixen. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. The mount seems stable with the legs (tubular) fully extended and the spreader in place. 25 inch diagonal. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a. Zenith also not ergonomic. Show More. 1. $ 4,199. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. Here's the mount I would suggest for an alt-az mount for bigger scopes like this and for future proofing while stilling having a light. Turns out each side of the dual head seems to be pointing at a different altitude by more than a few degrees. Back to top #5 Linn Linn. 99The Explore Scientific Twilight I mount is an alt-azimuth mount that pivots left to right and up/down on ball bearings. Best small alt-az mount I've ever tried, but c'est la vie. 5 Achro Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount featuring 102mm Achromatic Refractor, 660mm Focal Length, f/6. 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. 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. For visual use I want a nice portable sturdy alt/az mount for this setup. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount at Amazon. Get it Jun 22 - 23. Posts:. At first blush this might seem high for a manual alt-az mount but compared to the Explore Scientific Twilight II, which is the least expensive dual-scope capable alt-az mount with remotely similar capabilities, the AZ8 offers:. 99 $ 849. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90. Here are the options I was looking at. 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. With a s. It's been awhile since the WO though. Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount; Compact Design, 33+10 lb Payload. Apertura Universal Tripod Case. But $99 is a somewhat expensive price to pay for a few more inches of height & you might consider investigating a more robust tripod. Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount. Perhaps others with more experience with the AZ-5 can chime in. 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. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation; Press . 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot. Mount: EQ3. Check this out: Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod . Page 1 of 2 - Need recommendation for alt-az mount for an AT72ED scope - posted in Beginners Forum (No Astrophotography): What would be a good mount (including tripod) for AT72ED scope? I am looking for a manual alt-az mount with slow motion controls (unless there is one without thats easy to use and controls nicely). For accepting more diminutive scopes such as small Maksutov-Cassegrains, refractors, and solar scopes, as well. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. 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. 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". ZWO, William Optics, iOptron, Optolong, Pegasus Astro, Baader Planetarium, Svbony, Explore Scientific and many more. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. 95. 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. Can this mount be converted to use with a star tracker? We already own a few DSLR’s with various lenses so we. iOptron Mini Tower Pro Mount. Explore Scientific's FirstLight 102mm will show you celestial objects like never before. Skylab. Twilight Nano Mount and Tripod. It is extremely solid. I have one that I use with a 5" Mak and binoviewer, which is more weight than a. I side loaded on a Alt/AZ mount a 6" refractor w/ a carrying handle on top of the rings and it still wasn't ideal, and I had to. I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. Min Height: 38. shipping costs a very high. 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. So I'm looking for a good alt-az non-goto mount for my EdgeHD 8". This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. But at the. . Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. I ordered it online from a place called hayneedle. Cloudy Nights. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. There are similar Alt-Az mounts from others they would all be fine. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight 1 mount questions - posted in Mounts: I bought this earlier this year and starting to wonder if Im just and idiot or what. Train-N-Track™ Motor Drive for Vixen Porta Mount. iOptron AZ Mount Pro GoTo Alt-Az Mount with LiteRoc Tripod. The AZ8 represents a very good value at its $799 list price. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 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. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. 5-inch) Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. When I had one of these (and, by the way, it's really a 121mm f/12. Both axes have precise worm gears which can be accurately set with the help of very flexible. The Twilight tubular steel legs, and leg hub are more robust than the Porta. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. 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 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. My first choice and purchase was a Explore Scientific Twilight 1, in order to make this mount. It goes right on. $99. 99. Sale price $156 CAD. The AR102 is a 102mm scope with a 663mm focal length and an f-ratio of f6. 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. 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. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. jrkirkham Orion Spur Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 821 Joined: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:37 am 4 Location: Illinois United States TSS Awards Badges. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. I was expecting an Astro Tech 102ED which finally arriaved a few weeks ago. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. 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. I think Explore Scientific had a similar design a while back. Wanted. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 5" to 45"; Handle. 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. 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. 6 Edmund Scientific 4. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. Durable aluminum construction, adjustable angle head,. 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. I can do this with my 6" F/5. A 4” high-quality refractor can be a lifetime companion – good luck. $287. coupled with the Twilight I Alt/Az mount. The Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed to quickly and easily accept small to medium sized refractors, such as the AR102 or ED102mm, and of course, the ED80mm. Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. That Omni Alt Az - the new adj. The mount is very sturdy. Also, the tripods between the Explore Scientific Exos Nano equatorial mount and the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano altazimuth mount are interchangeable. Quantity. It appears to be very much like the Porta II but $80 to $100 less. They are the little black screws in the first photo. If you decide on new setup, For kids, I would get an alt-az mount with slow motion controls. Today it will take an 80 mm F5 refractor, 100 mm F4 Newtonian and. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 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. Im not interested in a GEM due to the heavy counter weights needed. For Sale. Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Altazimuth Head Mount and Tripod; 1. Full review below. Designed and built for beginners or as a competent grab-and-go option for fast observation sessions, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9. Any alt-az where you can balance the scope just right, should be smooth enough to not have to engage clutches. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. - It is F/6. The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod from Explore Scientific is designed to hold a small- to medium-sized refractor or a lightweight Newtonian up to 15 pounds. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. im thinking about buying the explore scientific. 7 pounds, and folds down to 42" for transport. I do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . Best mod I did to the scope so far. 25" Sturdy Steel ST1 Tripod with legs that extend from 25. Most alt-azimuth mounts come with a tripod, but at least one alt-azimuth telescope, the. 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,. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. That’s an SB Alt-Az mount with a Tak TS-65 and a Borg 100ED. - 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. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations. Twilight I, Explore Scientific. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. FirstLight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with Twilight I Alt/Az mount (FL-N130600MAZ01) Explore Scientific. 9 refractor on a simpke twilight II mount. 5". Top. $ 299. Certified Pre-Owned Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. The fit and finish are good. Currently, I am leaning towards a small refractor (90 to 102mm) and the leading contender is the Skywatcher 100 ED. again on either side of the mount. I would like to do some amateur pics at some point in the near future. As long as your teleExplore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01. iOptron HAZ-46 Alt Azi Mount Review; Brandon Vernonscope 94mmF7 APO first impressions. Product Description. It looks like a combination of the Vixen Porta mount head and the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount head. Page 1 of 2 - Affordable and sturdy alt-az mount for WO 66mm - posted in Mounts: I would like to get a grab and go mount for my WO 66mm, mainly for low power observing from my dark backyard. 8x Magnification 20mm Eyepiece 12. So I bought some tube rings and mounted the OTA on a used Stellarvue M4 /GSO mount that bolted directly (no modifications needed) onto the stainless-steel tripod that came with my Explore Scientific Twilight Alt-az mount. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. The DSV-1 I was promised to have by late November is still nowhere to be seen, and I am running out of patience. 25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 25mm Plossl Eyepiece, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone. And, I especially need help on selecting a mount and tripod. Now I will say that I am a huge ES fan. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Which one: TS Optics geared head alt-az mount or TS AZT6 / DSV-M - posted in Mounts: Total paralysis by analysis here. But weight of mount itself is important . Read honest and. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar. Key Features. A lightweight alt-azimuth mount and tripod, the Twilight Nano is designed to conveniently accept modest scopes, such as small Mak-Cassegrains, small refractors, small solar scopes, and, naturally, the ED80. DIY "universal" Alt-Az mount - posted in ATM, Optics and DIY Forum: Recently, I acquired a Zhumell Z8 Dobsonian, but it came without a base. It has all the smoothness and versatility of its dual head cousin. Top. twilight 1. Should I get another alt az mount, or take the plunge on an eq mount? Thanks! Edited by MonstroSean, 16 June 2017 - 01:03. when using smaller focal length eyepieces. Close. 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. 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. Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-MC1271900MAZ01. 64. 2) The other main. "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. A lightweight alt-azimuth mount and tripod, the Twilight Nano is designed to conveniently accept modest scopes, such as small Mak-Cassegrains, small refractors, small solar scopes, and, naturally, the ED80. 25" 90-deg Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.