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Perfect for something like an orion st-80 or meade adventure scope - Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Telescope Mount
by
thomas,
from FL, United States
Written on August 7, 2023
thomas's Review of Explore Scientific FirstLight Twilight Nano Telescope Mount
Was looking for a small mount for my ST-80, and I previously had an EQ-1 which worked great, in fact I added push-to to it. However, I found trying to carry it down stairs assembled a challenge because of the counterweight and shaft. Also, it didn't fit well in my car back seat just because of the awkward shape of an equatorial mount.
I tried this Nano altaz mount and it's perfect. Star hopping is much easier, and it folds up nicely. No slow motion controls, but you don't need those for a short tube low power scope.
I probably wouldn't recommend it for something with a longer focal length, but it works great for an 80mm F5.
You'll probably need to loosen the 13mm nut on the altitude bearing to adjust the friction.
Pros:
Light, small very visible and great price.
Cons:
plastic parts
Best Used for:
small short refractors
Would Recommend:
Yes
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