The Twilight I Altazimuth Mount with Tripod from Explore Scientific
is designed to hold a small to medium sized refractor, or a lightweight
Newtonian up to 15 lb. It extends from 38.5" to 55.5" high, weighs 16.7
lb, and folds down to 42" for transport.
The mount is made of powder-coated aluminum, with worm gears on both
axes, and a Vixen-style dovetail saddle. The head can be tilted
back-to-front to a 45° angle, and can also be set to point straight up
for viewing at the zenith.
Large knobs on the vertical and horizontal slow-motion control cables
make adjustments easy, even with gloves on. An included wrench for
adjusting the mount is easily stored in the fork arm, and held in place
with a magnet.
The tripod is chrome-plated steel, has a 42" footprint, and individually
adjustable legs that are secured via thumbscrews. For further strength
and vibration reduction, a spreader bar locks against the inside of the
legs.
Load Capacity
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15 lb (6.8 kg)
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Maximum Height
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Highest Point with Mount: 55.5" (141 cm)
Center of Mounting Bracket: 53" (135 cm)
Highest Point without Mount: 42" (107 cm)
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Minimum Height
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Legs Retracted With Mount:
Highest Point: 38.5" (98 cm)
Center of Mounting Bracket: 36" (91 cm)
Legs Retracted without Mount: 25" (64 cm)
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Leg Sections
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3
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Folded Length
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Without Mount: 29.5" (75 cm)
With Mount: 42" (107 cm)
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Mount Type
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Vixen-style
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Includes Tripod/Pier
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Yes
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Dimensions
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Head: 14 x 7 x 4" (36 x 18 x 10 cm)
Footprint: 42" (107 cm)
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Weight
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Tripod: 11 lb (5 kg)
Mount: 6.6 lb (3 kg)
Total: 16.7 lb (7.6 kg)
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Package Weight
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21.0 lb
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Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
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47.5 x 11.5 x 8.5"
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Explore Scientific Twilight I Altazimuth Mount with Tripod
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Tripod
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Limited 1-Year USA/Canada Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration
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