Explore FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount - FL-EXOSNANOT1-00

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Explore FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount - FL-EXOSNANOT1-00

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I'm looking for an inexpensive EQ mount for my 90mm Mak, and other scopes around the same weight.

https://explorescientificusa.com/collec ... snanot1-00

Does anyone have this model? How do you like it?
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Celestron Astro Master 130mm f5 Newtonian GEM
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Bushnell 90mm f13.9 Catadioptric
Gskyer 80mm f5 Alt/Az refractor
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I have had one for a couple of years, and it works fine for my 80mm F/5 refractor. I don't use my 100mm Mak on it much, and the few times I used it, it was usable. Some shaking during focusing but dies down quick. I use it with the legs extended, but it would be more stable without the legs extended. I also sometimes use a stone bag to weigh it down.
Here is a thread about it on CN
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/6087 ... eq-thread/

You might need an extra counterweight for the C90. Look for the iEXOS-100 counterweights on the ES site, or the truss Dob counterweights.
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Scopes: Zhumell Z8, Meade Adventure 80mm, Bushnell 1300x100 Goto Mak.
Mount: ES EXOS Nano EQ Mount, DIY Arduino+Stepper drives.
AP: 50mm guidescope, AR0130 based guidecam, Canon T3i, UHC filter.
EPs: ES82 18,11,6.7mm, Zhumell 30,9mm FJ Ortho 9mm, assorted plossls, Meade 2x S-F Barlow, DGM NPB filter.
Binos: Celestron Skymaster 15x70 (Albott tripod/monopod), Nikon Naturalist 7x35.
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Re: Explore FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount - FL-EXOSNANOT1-00

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Good thread. Looks like you discussed all the important points.
I have heavier tripods and extra counterweights already so I can experiment a bit before I decide on a next move or additional purchases.

Very helpful, thanks.
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Celestron Astro Master 130mm f5 Newtonian GEM
Meade 114-EQ-DH f7.9 Newtonian w/ manual GEM
Bushnell 90mm f13.9 Catadioptric
Gskyer 80mm f5 Alt/Az refractor
Jason 10x50 Binoculars
Celestron 7x50 Binoculars
Svbony 2.1x42 Binoculars
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The CW shaft on the EXOS Nano is 14mm so you might need a sleeve in the 18-20mm CWs.
Some report that an extension CW shaft of other mounts fits the EXOS Nano, so that could be something to try out, to get a 20mm CW shaft on the Nano.
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Scopes: Zhumell Z8, Meade Adventure 80mm, Bushnell 1300x100 Goto Mak.
Mount: ES EXOS Nano EQ Mount, DIY Arduino+Stepper drives.
AP: 50mm guidescope, AR0130 based guidecam, Canon T3i, UHC filter.
EPs: ES82 18,11,6.7mm, Zhumell 30,9mm FJ Ortho 9mm, assorted plossls, Meade 2x S-F Barlow, DGM NPB filter.
Binos: Celestron Skymaster 15x70 (Albott tripod/monopod), Nikon Naturalist 7x35.
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Re: Explore FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount - FL-EXOSNANOT1-00

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Glad I found this thread. I’m struggling with just about every aspect of my ES FL EXOS Nano mount. This pointed me in the right direction with at least some of it. Thanks!
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