The telescope tube's outside diameter is 75 mm, while the tube length with focuser is 480 mm. I do use counterweights when using just one scope AND I did install a $8 needle bearing under the top post. With the. 99 Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific Explore Scientific Twilight are portable AZ mounts designed to be easy to use, set up and. Mount: EQ3. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Explore Scientific. 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. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. Aperture: 127mm. Another option would be the Explore Scientific Twilight I, but it's a fair bit heavier courtesy of steel tripod. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18. And, I especially need help on selecting a mount and tripod. Lightweight. I have one that I use with a 5" Mak and binoviewer, which is more weight than a. FirstLight N114mm (4. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Universal Smartphone Adapter, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Control Handle for Easy Movement, 1. 99. EQ3 Twilight Nano. 5 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. 25" 90deg. I mean, its workable but even M42 at 40x (10 mm) is a pain to track (cant imagine a planet). Accepts small to medium sized scopes. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 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 . mount question for a new refractor - posted in Refractors : im thinking about buying the explore scientific 127 refractor. Recommended. I typically use with a Konusky 500 8" reflector. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/15 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount featuring 127mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Internal Focusing Mechanism, 1. FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 1. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. FirstLight N114mm White Tube Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. Ive avoided the inevitable tracking difficulties that come with overloading an Alt-Az by. The iOptron AZ Pro Mount is what I think I'm going. 25" 25mm Eyepiece, 2" 90° Diagonal with Reducer Adapter, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter, OTA Only—Mount and Tripod Required. Print Email. 25" diameter legs with a minimum height of 25. The CG4 is about the minimum mount for that scope. These include the Explore Scientific Twilight I, the Vixen Porta II, and the Sky-Watcher AZ5. 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. com website does specify it as the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. Key Features. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount Head and Tripod for FirstLight™ series telescopes. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone. Show More. 25 inch diagonal. $ 399. Top. $349. ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT. But just after it, I figured out, that I think about more expansive options, up to ~1500 CAD. , it weigh in about ~19-20 lbs. Currently using a Twilight 1 alt-az for GnG with an ST120. Your scope is lighter and shorter and would no doubt do great. 5 so it will have less chromatic aberration. The Explore Scientific FirstLight 152mm f/12. However, one oddity being the. 4 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. All pricing in USD. 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. by Explore Scientific. It is extremely solid. Mirrorgirl Milky Way Ambassador Articles: 0 Posts: 1512 Joined: Tue May 14, 2019 8:44 pm 4 Location: England. Option 2) Purchase a used Vixen Porta II mount (they are pretty easy to find and quite cheaply), transfer my upgrades from the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 (handle and dovetail). The Explore Scientific Twilight I telescope mount, engineered for light-to-medium-duty usage, elegantly blends functionality with ease-of-use. What about Explore Scientific Twilight 1 or Sky-Watcher AZ5? They are both 15 pound. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation; Press . Explore Scientific Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Mount - FL-TWINANOT1-00. The best alt-az mount I have used to date is the Altiar Sabre mount, it's just superbly engineered simplicity. Sell the explore scientific mount. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. Little tripod, base seems very weak, and no slow-mo (you really want a slow-mo especially with a scope like that mak). 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. 5 pounds C8? What about Omegon AZ Deluxe?. 52" from floor to Dovetail bracket (at full extension) Weighs approx. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Cradle Ring Assembly with Vixen Dovetail, 1. 25" Stainless Steel. Best small alt-az mount I've ever tried, but c'est la vie. Features: 102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites. Back to top #4 vtornado vtornado. Lots of people are familiar with the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 mount. Unfortunately I have yet to find an affordable (~$1000) alt-az mount that can reliably support the ~15lb (after finder, diagonal, and eyepiece) SW120ED with smooth action or slo-mo controls. 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. 47 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1. 8x Magnification 20mm Eyepiece 12. The opportunity of a test after some tests. JayTee Co-Administrator Articles: 2 Posts: 5412 Joined: Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:23 am 4 Location: Hayden, ID. 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. "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. Page 1 of 2 - Alt AZ mount for large refractor? - posted in Mounts: Hey all, I need your collective wisdom and gear shopping expertise. Posted 04 October 2023 - 09:27 PM. Aperture: 5. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. Also, the tripods between the Explore Scientific Exos Nano equatorial mount and the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano altazimuth mount are interchangeable. 25 on a 3 year old Celestron Evolution 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,. Lightweight. Aperture: 127mm. Dauzat- Sky-Watcher Evostar 100mm doublet APO - Explore Scientific Twilight I - Explore Scientific 68° 28MM eyepiece - William Optics 1. Certified Pre-Owned Twilight Medium Duty Tripod (White) Explore Scientific. 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. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. The Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with the TwiLight Nano Mount has 4. Meet the Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount: Versatile for various telescopes up to 18 lbs. The sweet thing about this scope is the wide FOV for big deep sky objects. 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. 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. So I am considering a simple DIY mount. 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. Min Height: 38. I am looking for a solid, yet light alt-az mount. explore scientific Twilight II from hayneedle - posted in Mounts: Hey Folks,I just received an Explore Scientific Twilight II alt-az mount. Takahashi PM-1 AltAz Mount. 0 out of 5 stars The best manual Alt/Az. Add to cart. 95. These are the mounts I am currently considering, but am open to others. I'm aware the Sabre is currently under production for a new batch and it looks like the Starwave is out. The Alt/Az locks are adjustable for just the right amount of tension. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. 5-inch) Newtonian with 500mm focal length f/4. 5, so it is a fast, wide field scope. Dealers. 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. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az Mount Bresser Nano Alt/Az Mount. 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. Replacement Mounts - You will need to add tube rings and a rail, about $60 to $90 . Max Height: 55. Which one: TS Optics geared head alt-az mount or TS AZT6 / DSV-M - posted in Mounts: Total paralysis by analysis here. For 12. Product Description. 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, Astro-Tech Voyager, and Orion Versa GO III. 5 Truss tube Dobsonian; Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ Telescope ($10 Scope) Orion EQ-26 Mount Review; Review of Explore Scientific First Light 8; Rebuilding my. 4 Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount: 127mm objective lens, Fully multi-coated optics, 180x zoom, doublet refractor design, Twilight I mount. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. The Twilight. 95 $79. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. 99. 2. 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. Short, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight Nano mount. Home Classifieds Astromart Classifieds Mounts - Alt Az. You place alt-az fork mounts in an inclined plane to tilt the azimuth axis so it's parallel with the. A 4” high-quality refractor can be a lifetime companion – good luck. The weight of the mount is noticeably less than my old C-8 tripod with EQ wedge. 99 $ 849. Nice mount, but not "grab'n'go". Re: Lunar images SvBony 305. This item: Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount . 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. Probably, I need to cancel my order and buy. I have seen 20" Dobs where this had been done. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. 5" high, weighs 16. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot. 95. Features sturdy 1. As. I've ordered Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount . 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. The mount is made of powder-coated aluminum, with worm gears on both axes and a Vixen. when using smaller focal length eyepieces. Buy 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. 99. Newbie mount question. The Explore Scientific Twilight II will handle the NP101 with ease. I have a Zhumell Z130 and I know everyone seems to love dobs, but it isnt for me or my situation. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. I perfer pickup only,but will ship. Budget is around $300. 47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-AR102600TN: Comes. We’ll. Be first to review this item and help others. The DSV-1 I was promised to have by late November is still nowhere to be seen, and I am running out of patience. 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. Top. The Twilight tubular steel legs, and leg hub are more robust than the Porta. Explore Scientific 1 item; iOptron 27 items; Pegasus Astro 2 items; Sky Watcher 8 items; Tele. 5; Explore Scientific, 16 inch / F 4. com. 99) Astro-Tech Voyager 2 Alt/Az mount ($199. Posts: 8,114;I couldn't find any videos or reviews on the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount so I created this video to show the parts included with the mount and how to. This worked great, but was heavy and awkward to move in and out of the house. Explore Scientific Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount (MAZ01-00) $499. Since several users have indicate the Twilight II mount is a little sticky or not smooth,. 5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. 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. Edited by sink45ny, 25 July 2017 - 01:03 PM. 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. Attached Thumbnails. It points intuitively and tracking with the slow motion is easy - peasy. All the same mount? - posted in Mounts: It looks like the Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt/Az mount ($199. - posted in Mounts: I have totally modded my Twilight I mount. I am not sure what eye piece(s) or finder scope would go well with the AT80ED. 95) Orion VersaGo III Alt/Az Mount (discontinued - was $349. 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. However, for 80mm refractors and smaller, my new favorite Grab-and-Go mount is this one, the Sky-Watcher. 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 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. I always wanted a refractor which I not have yet. 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece. 09/14/2023 03:18PM. 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. 5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. This was a very affordable kit at right around $1,000 US dollars. 5 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, Cradle Ring Assembly with Vixen Dovetail, 1. A. 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. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red. The Twilight I has a heavy-duty steel tripod and a fine adjustment cable for pointing. It has been modified with the superb "Manny Myles" Arm Retrofit which makes the arm much more stable, drastically reducing arm flex and vibes. 5" in length). 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. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to. FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1400mm focal length f/14 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount: Item Number: FL-N114500TN: Comes With • Smartphone Adapter • One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece • Red Dot. I am brand new at this and need all the help I can get. 25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter. 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). 5" to a maximum height of 45". It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. 3 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. For Sale. 6 telescope with Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter. A quick review of the iStar Phantom FCL 140-6. alt-az mount w/fine controls for 20+ lbs scope? - posted in Mounts: Folks,I have a 120 mm Orion EON apochromatic telescope. Best mod I did to the scope so far. I reeeeeeeeeeeally want tracking but unfortunately the DSV-3 with tracking (and slo-mo!) costs $2200 and that is simply too expensive for an alt-az mount. This Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount includes a sturdy steel ST1 tripod with 1. As far. darrylspence, I find the Explore Scientific Twilight II ALT-AZ mount works well with my 25lbs AT 130mm triplet refractor (37. 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. 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. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. service@explorescientific. 5 for a while. 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. Slight vibration while focus or skew but a very quick recovery @ roughly 2 seconds. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. You are simply looking at too light a mount for that scope. I own an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount that works quite well with my Comet Hunter 6" Mak. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. I currently have a Losmandy GM-8 mount that the TV-102 goes. They say I needed a Vixen style dovetail to mount it. Key Features. 00. 5". 5 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight 1 Mount featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. Recommended Accessories: Astrozap 4” Dew. Please remember this is an entry level telescope and I am reviewing it as such. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 600mm focal length f/6. In fact, "Echolight"'s refractor looks very much like the C102-HD that I now have in every way. Excellent stable Alt Az mount. You might know me from the DSLR Astrophotography forum. 10 lbs. 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. Skywatcher az-gti is pretty small and it has goto, but that’s not everyone’s forté. The azimuth axis cannot be tensioned correctly. BARCODE 8122570180936. Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations. 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. Description Whether you’re looking to delve. What would be some good alt-az mounts that could handle a 130mm Newtonian? I own an Explore Scientific Twilight II mount that works quite well with my Comet Hunter 6" Mak-Newt (after I fixed the stiff bushing, that is), but it is now discontinued. With a finder scope, red-dot finder, diagonal, eyepiece, etc. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm f/8 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope featuring 80mm Refractor OTA, 640mm Focal Length, f/8 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi-Coated Optics, 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, 1. Giro's big alt/az is claimed to handle the C14, but. 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. While it lacks any electronic features, it. Currently, I am leaning towards a small refractor (90 to 102mm) and the leading contender is the Skywatcher 100 ED. 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. 25" 25mm Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal, Twilight Nano Manual Alt-Az Mount, Dual-Axis Slow Motion Knobs, Red-Dot Finderscope, Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter, 1. 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. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. High weight to load capacity make the Twilight a great grab and go Alt-Azimuth telescope mount. The Meade 114mm f/4 eclipse view comes with a standard Vixen dovetail so it will attach directly to these types of setups. It has the upgraded mount, upgraded 2. Explore Scientific Tripod with 2" Diameter Legs (Specify Color) $299. Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or. In this video, I show how I added a panhandle to my Explore Scientific Twilight I mount to make it easier to pan the telescope around the night sky. Go-to alt-az mounts: Skywatcher AZ Gti, Orion Starseeker IV. Whether you enjoy exploring the planets or prefer to capture deep sky objects, the Explore Scientific AR127mm will show you the way. 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. Extras. 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. Thanks for looking. Also, I considered Vixen Porta II . Explore Scientific Twilight II, Explore Scientific Twilight I E: WO BV, ES 100 9mm, ES 100 20mm, ES 68 40mm C: ZWO ASI174MM, ASI224Astrotech Voyager v. Explore the universe with the Explore Scientific's FIRSTLIGHT 102MM DOUBLET REFRACTOR WITH TWILIGHT NANO MOUNT | Order today from Ontario Telescope and Accessories. So, when I pick it up, I'll have to purchase only the optical tube assembly. Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount; Compact Design, 33+10 lb Payload. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod. Explore Scientific Twilight II. 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. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. 5" scope. 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. com. The AT Voyager 2 looks like a bargain. Manual alt-az: Skywatcher AZ5, Explore Scientific Twilight . 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!. 25. Turns out each side of the dual head seems to be pointing at a different altitude by more than a few degrees. View full details Original price $ 109. ). Read honest and. Twilight I customization compilation. Scopes: Explore Scientific ED80CF, Skywatcher 200 Quattro Imaging Newt, Mounts: Orion Atlas EQ-g mount & Skywatcher EQ5 Pro. FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor with 1200mm focal length f/9. Explore Scientific FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor With Twilight 1 Alt-Azimuth Mount. Explore FirstLight 102mm - posted in Refractors : Looking to buy this as a first telescope. I need. 6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope featuring 130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA, 600mm Focal Length, f/4. Page 1 of 2 - Twilight II mount. It also makes a nice grab-and-go for when we start to get partly clear skies again. The Train-N-Track (TNT) system is a basic alt-azimuth motor drive system with adjustable or trainable tracking. 5 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope (OTA Only) featuring 152mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/12. So I'm looking for a good alt-az non-goto mount for my EdgeHD 8". Full review below. Buy Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/15 Alt-Az Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount featuring 127mm Catadioptric OTA, 1900mm Focal Length, f/15 Focal Ratio, Fully Multi. 8 telescope with fully multi-coated lenses on a Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2. Everyone should have a scope like this. FirstLight MAK152mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/12. Folded Length: 42". Model: Explore FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-MC1271900TN. I use my AR102 on a very light Orion VersaGo II. 25" Deluxe Space Conqueror Newtonian Reflector off of its heavy cast iron Equatorial Mount, and placed it inside Tube Rings & a Dovetail Bar instead. This is a dual mount system . Page 1 of 3 - ASTRO-TECH VOYAGER 2 ALTAZIMUTH MOUNT Vs. Key Features. If you want something lighter, Altair do a smaller unit, the Starwave mini AZ. So if you already have one or the other, you can order just the mount head by itself to switch back and forth between. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard. Here is an unboxing, assembly, and review of the Explore Scientific Twilight 1 Alt-Az mount. The slow motions controls work great. we can meet and willing some distance Telescope OTA Not included. Find a store near you. $ 299. Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Az Mount with Tripod. . All components are accounted for. FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9. I asked if the old Universal dovetail plate on my TV-102 would work to mount it to the Explore Scientific mount. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover. Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1900mm focal length f/15 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 1. Accessories Tray: Included: Tube Weight: 2. 99. Page 1 of 2 - Manual Alt-Az mount for Celestron C8 - posted in Mounts: I consider upgrading my 102/660 achromat to Celestron C8 - as it is most compact thing I can get with aperture of 200mm. Any comments on those as to whether they. Equipment Links. Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount; Vixen Porta Mount, Porta II Mount. - posted in Mounts: So I purchased a new ES Twilight 2 mount with extension to use with my ES 127 apo. $349. This year I want to get a new Alt/Az mount and a couple of new eyepieces. 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. I use an Explore Scientific Twilight 1, the Vixen Porta II is very similar.