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Explore Scientific EXOS Nano Equatorial Mount & Tripod (FL-EXOSNANOT1-00)

Explore Scientific EXOS Nano Equatorial Mount & Tripod (FL-EXOSNANOT1-00)

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The Explore Scientific EXOS Nano Equatorial Mount & Tripod (FL-EXOSNANOT1-00) is a lightweight, easy-to-use mount system ideal for small to mid-size telescopes. Designed with portability and simplicity in mind, it offers stable support and smooth manual tracking — perfect for beginners, outreach events, or casual stargazing. The mount accepts Vixen-style universal dovetail plates, making it compatible with a broad range of small refractors, Maksutovs, solar scopes, and short Newtonian reflectors. Adjustable tripod legs and a sturdy steel ST1 tripod base give you flexibility and stability, whether you’re observing from a backyard or transporting gear to a dark-sky site.

Features & Benefits

  • Light-duty German-equatorial mount suitable for small telescopes (up to 15 lb)

  • Compatible with Vixen-style universal dovetail plates — broad OTA compatibility

  • Stable 1.25" steel ST1 tripod; adjustable leg height from ~25.5″ to ~45″ for comfortable viewing at different heights

  • Compact and portable design — easy to transport, quick to set up

  • Manual slow-motion control for smooth tracking of celestial objects

  • Reliable support for small refractors, compact reflectors, solar scopes, and more

Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number FL-EXOSNANOT1-00
Mount Type German equatorial (manual)
Payload Capacity Up to 15 lb (~6.8 kg) telescope weight 
Compatible Saddle Vixen-style universal dovetail plate 
Tripod Type ST1 steel tripod, 1.25" legs 
Tripod Height (Collapsed, No Head) ~25.5″ 
Tripod Height (Collapsed, With Mount Head) ~42″ 
Tripod Height (Legs Extended, With Mount Head) Up to ~45″ 
Mount Head Weight (no counterweight) ~10 lb (~4.5 kg) 
Ideal Uses Lightweight scopes, portable observing, solar scopes, small refractors, short reflectors

 

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