Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod
Your Twilight Companion
Take in the twilight with this manual mount and tripod package from Explore Scientific! Featuring a robust yet lightweight construction, adjustable Alt-AZ mount and tripod design, and smooth slow-motion controls, you can explore the night sky from the backyard or on the go with ease. Grab the helm and explore the sea of stars with the Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod today!
If you're looking for a simple yet capable, sturdy, and portable manual mount, the Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod delivers! Using powder coated aluminum for the mount head and tripod and layering in stainless steel for the adjustable leg segments, this kit gives you a platform that is robust while only weighing in at around 18 lb. fully assembled; which can easily be disassembled into just the mount head and tripod for enhanced transportability. This design isn't just portable—it's also efficient, supporting up to 18 lb. of equipment for a 1:1 payload to weight ratio! This is perfect for a variety of excellent refractors, and even some more compact reflector systems. To support longer optical systems, the Twilight I can be used with the arm at the standard 90° or a 45° that provides additional clearance for long tubes and steep viewing angles. Walking your optics across the night sky is a smooth and controlled experience thanks to the slow motion control knobs! With these flexible adjustments connected you can follow along with the incredible wonders of our night sky, keeping your celestial target in view without needing to take your eye away from your celestial object of choice.
An Easy to Use Portable Observing Platform!
Featuring an easy to use manual Alt-Az mount and sturdy yet still portable tripod, the Explore Scientific Twilight I Mount & Tripod is an excellent platform for your observations at home or on the go!
Smooth Sailing
The Twilight I mount head included in
this package brings smooth manual tracking to your fingertips! An
Altitude-Azimuth design allows you to start observing quicker than EQ
designs that require polar alignment to work properly. Making fine up-down
and side-to-side adjustments to track an object across the sky and adjust
your framing is easy even with gloves on thanks to the oversized adjustment
knobs set at the end of flexible shafts! This flexible and easy to grip
extensions allow you to make adjustments while looking through your finder
or telescope, with a simple twist easily driving each axis' worm gear drive
forward and back. The mount accepts the common V-style/Vixen dovetail,
allowing you to attach a wide variety of telescopes on the market today; up
to a maximum weight of 18 lb. The connecting arm between the mount base and
saddle can be angled at 90° or 45° for wider compatibility with
different scope lengths. If you're looking for a manual mount with smooth,
easy movements, portability, and compatibility, the Twilight I makes a
strong case!
A Sturdy Grab and Go Package
This package pairs a
portable manual mount with a solid yet not overbuilt tripod for a package
that strikes a great balance of portability and robustness! The Twilight I
mount head comes in at just 14" x 7" x 4" and 6.6 lb., with the tripod
weighing in at 11 lb. and about 30" long when fully collapsed. This
stainless steel adjustable leg tripod deploys into a platform 25"-42" tall,
allowing you to set the center of the Twilight I's dovetail saddle between
about 36"-53". This 17" range allows a wide variety of users to find a
comfortable observing position, and with independent adjustment on each leg
can additionally help compensate for uneven terrain! Helping ensure you have
a steady observing platform is a tripod spreader, which can lock the legs
outward. The stainless adjustable leg sections have been combined with
powder coated aluminum which also features prominently on the Twilight I
mount head, helping this package provide its excellent 1:1 payload to weight
ratio; as well giving you a sleek package that is sure to compliment your
compatible refractor or reflector!
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