{"product_id":"explore-scientific-twilight-i-alt-azimuth-mount-tripod-maz01-00","title":"Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount \u0026 Tripod (MAZ01-00)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eThe Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eManual Alt-Azimuth mount — intuitive pan\/tilt for quick target acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eSupports telescopes up to 15 lb, suitable for small-to-medium refractors, compact reflectors, solar scopes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eVixen-style universal dovetail saddle — compatible with a wide range of telescope tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eOversized knurled knobs on both altitude and azimuth cables — easy adjustment even with gloves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eAdjustable stainless-steel tripod with a wide 42″ footprint — stable, vibration-resistant base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eTripod height and posture adjustable to match user height and viewing angle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eSimple, 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data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1961\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1973\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMAZ01-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1987\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2009\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eManual Alt-Azimuth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2029\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePayload Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eUp to 15 lb (≈ 6.8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2070\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSaddle Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2110\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVixen-style universal dovetail plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2129\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTripod Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eStainless-steel legs, with spreader bar and adjustable leg locks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2217\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTripod Footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e42 in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2254\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTripod Height Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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data-end=\"2468\"\u003e~11 lb (≈ 5.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2501\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTotal Weight (Mount + Tripod)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e~16.7 lb (≈ 7.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2603\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2548\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHead Tilt Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2603\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUp\/down tilt up to 45° for zenith viewing clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2614\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eControl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2672\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eManual slow-motion with dual-axis cables \u0026amp; large 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