Twilight I Mount & Tripod - MAZ01-00
Explore Scientific
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The Explore Scientific Twilight I is a light-to-medium-duty alt-azimuth mount and tripod designed for small to medium refracting telescopes and lightweight Newtonians. Featuring a powder-coated aluminum mount head with worm gears on both axes and geared slow-motion controls, it provides smooth manual tracking of lunar, planetary, and deep-sky objects. The stable stainless steel tripod with adjustable legs, 42-inch footprint, and spreader bar keeps vibrations minimal, while the adjustable angle head tilts 45 degrees to allow zenith viewing—making it an ideal portable platform for amateur astronomers seeking grab-and-go observing.
Specifications
| Tripod Weight | 11 kg |
| Minimum Height (Retracted Legs) | 38.5 in |
| Adjustable Angle Head | 45° |
| Payload Capacity | 18 lb |
| Collapsed Length | 42 in |
| Slow Motion Controls | Worm gears on both axes |
| Tripod Material | Stainless steel |
| Mount Material | Powder-coated aluminum |
| Total Weight | 16.7 kg |
| Tripod Footprint | 42 in |
| Mount Head Dimensions | 14 mm |
| Mount Head Weight | 6.6 kg |
| Dovetail Saddle Type | Vixen-Style |
| Mount type | Alt-Azimuth |
| Maximum Height (Extended Legs) | 55.5 in |