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Orion Telescopes
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Explore Scientific Twilight Adjustable Altazimuth Mount
$349.99
 
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Expected Ship Date: 09/24/2024

  • Twilight I Adjustable Altazimuth Head Mount
  • Accepts small to medium sized scopes
  • Supports 18lbs
  • Slow motion control cable knobs


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Item #  54125
Mfg Model #  MAZ01-00

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. Lightweight, fast Newtonians will also match up nicely with the Explore Scientific Twilight I mount. As long as your telescope does not exceed 18 pounds and has a Vixen-Style Universal Dovetail bar for mounting the telescope to the mount head, you are good to go.

The Twilight I alt-azimuth mount head is made of powder-coated aluminum and there are worm gears on both axes. The adjustable angle head can be tilted forward or back at a 45-deg angle to allow more clearance for your telescope so you can point it straight up for viewing at the zenith.

Slow-motion control cables are attached on the vertical and horizontal axes, and are easy to turn during the night, even with gloves on, due to the over-sized knurled knobs that are attached to the end of each cable. They can be attached to either side of each axis to accommodate right or left-handed users, or different types of telescopes (e.g. refractors vs. Newtonian reflectors) for ease of adjustment.

The stainless steel tripod that comes standard with the Twilight I mount has adjustable legs and a wide foot print of 42 inches, which makes the tripod more stable. A spreader bar locks against the inside of the legs to secure the tripod even further, and keep vibrations to a minimum.

Warranty

This product is serviced and supported by its manufacturer according to the terms and conditions included in the packaged product. Orion's limited warranty does not apply. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

  • Best for imaging
    Solar, lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & terrestrial
  • Weight rating
    18 lbs.
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    42.00 in.
  • Height range of mount
    38.00 in. - 55.00 in.
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    16.7 lbs.
  • Weight, fully assembled
    16.7 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
    spreader bar to limit vibrations
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    One year

When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $15.00

SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR THIS PRODUCT

This product is available to ship Standard delivery within the 50 US states. Delivery is not available to APO/DPO/FPO addresses, US territories/protectorates or Canada. 3 Day, 2nd Day and Next Day delivery is not available.

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