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Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount & Tripod (MAZ01-00)

Explore Scientific

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The Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount & Tripod (MAZ01-00) is a versatile, manually operated star-viewing setup — perfect for small to medium telescopes. Its adjustable tripod and smooth pan-and-tilt mount head make aiming easy and fluid, whether you’re scanning the Milky Way, observing planets, or doing quick solar or lunar views. The mount accepts Vixen-style dovetail plates and supports telescopes up to 15 lb (≈ 6.8 kg), giving you broad scope compatibility. Oversized knurled knobs on the slow-motion control cables enable easy fine adjustments even when wearing gloves at night. The tripod’s wide 42″ footprint, adjustable legs, and spreader bar ensure stable and vibration-minimized support, making the Twilight I an ideal “grab-and-go” mount for backyard observing or travel setups.


Features & Benefits

  • Manual Alt-Azimuth mount — intuitive pan/tilt for quick target acquisition

  • Supports telescopes up to 15 lb, suitable for small-to-medium refractors, compact reflectors, solar scopes

  • Vixen-style universal dovetail saddle — compatible with a wide range of telescope tubes

  • Oversized knurled knobs on both altitude and azimuth cables — easy adjustment even with gloves

  • Adjustable stainless-steel tripod with a wide 42″ footprint — stable, vibration-resistant base

  • Tripod height and posture adjustable to match user height and viewing angle

  • Simple, no-power design — no batteries or motors needed, ideal for simplicity and portability


Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number MAZ01-00
Mount Type Manual Alt-Azimuth
Payload Capacity Up to 15 lb (≈ 6.8 kg)
Saddle Type Vixen-style universal dovetail plate
Tripod Material Stainless-steel legs, with spreader bar and adjustable leg locks
Tripod Footprint 42 in wide
Tripod Height Range From ~38.5" up to ~55.5" (fully extended)
Tripod Collapsed Length ~42" (with mount head) / ~29.5" (without mount head)
Mount Head Weight ~6.6 lb (≈ 3.0 kg)
Tripod Base Weight ~11 lb (≈ 5.0 kg)
Total Weight (Mount + Tripod) ~16.7 lb (≈ 7.6 kg)
Head Tilt Adjustment Up/down tilt up to 45° for zenith viewing clearance
Control Manual slow-motion with dual-axis cables & large knobs


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