What is the maximum payload of the Explore Scientific FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount?
The Explore Scientific FirstLight EXOS Nano Mount has a specified payload capacity of 15 pounds. Your telescope must not exceed 15 pounds.
What kind of telescopes are compatible with the EXOS Nano mount?
Telescopes up to 15 pounds with a Vixen-Style Universal Dovetail bar. Suitable choices include small Mak-Cassegrains, small refractors, small solar scopes, the ED80mm and short, fast Newtonians.
Is the EXOS Nano mount suitable for long-exposure astrophotography?
No, the EXOS Nano is designed primarily for visual astronomy. It is a light-duty mount for small scopes, and no motor drives, autoguiding or polar scope are listed for it.
How would the EXOS Nano mount handle an 80mm refractor for viewing Jupiter?
The ED80mm is a good match: ED80 tubes weigh 3.4 kg (7.5 lb), well under 15 pounds. Once polar aligned, following Jupiter means moving mainly the right ascension axis.
Can I use the EXOS Nano mount with a small Maksutov-Cassegrain?
Yes. Small Mak-Cassegrains are a match, as long as the telescope does not exceed 15 pounds and has a Vixen-Style Universal Dovetail bar.
What is the advantage of the 1.25" steel tripod on the EXOS Nano?
The ST1 is a 1.25" sturdy steel tripod. Its legs extend so the open tripod with head stands 38.5" to 45" at its highest point.
How much does the complete EXOS Nano mount system weigh?
The mount (without counterweight) weighs 10 pounds.
Is it difficult to set up and polar align the EXOS Nano mount?
For visual use, a rough polar alignment is enough: tilt the polar axis to your latitude and point it roughly north (or south in the Southern Hemisphere).
Does the EXOS Nano mount include a polar scope?
No polar scope is listed for the EXOS Nano, and our box list shows the mount only.
