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Explore Scientific Telescopes

Explore Scientific telescopes cover beginners through advanced imagers. Apochromatic air-spaced triplets such as the ED80, ED102, ED127 and ED152 suit astrophotography and high-contrast visual work, while the AR127 achromatic doublet gives wide visual views at a larger aperture.

For new observers, the FirstLight range includes 80mm refractor kits, a 114mm Newtonian and 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain, alongside the 6-inch Tabletop Dobsonian and the Sidara family from the Nano 114 to the Plus 127 refractor.

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Explore Scientific FCD100 Series 127mm f/7.5 Triplet APO Refractor - Carbon Fiber with 2.5" HEX Focuser

ES-FCD100-127075-CF-01

127mm Aperture f/7.5 Focal Ratio / 952mm Focal Length Air-Spaced Triplet Apochromat with FCD100 Glass Carbon Fiber Optical Tube 2.5" HEX Focuser ...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight Nano Mount

ES-FL-MC1001400TN

100mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA 1400mm Focal Length (f/14) Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount 25mm Plössl Eyepiece (1.25") Includes Smartphone Adapter ...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm Newtonian with EQ3 Mount

ES-FL-N114500EQ3
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114mm (4.5") Newtonian Reflector Optics Stable EQ3-Class German Equatorial Mount Full-Size Tripod with Accessory Tray Includes Plössl Eyepiece and...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm Mak-Cassegrain

ES-FL-MC1271900

127mm (5") Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube 1900mm Focal Length f/15 Focal Ratio Includes 25mm Plössl Eyepiece & 1.25" Diagonal Smartphone Ada...

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Explore Scientific Galileoscope Refractor Telescope STEM Kit
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Explore Scientific Galileoscope Refractor Telescope STEM Kit

ES-GSCOPE

Hands-On Telescope Assembly: Build a functional refractor telescope from the ground up. No Tools Required: All components snap together in minut...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Essential 102 Refractor Telescope
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Explore Scientific Sidara Essential 102 Refractor Telescope

ES-AR102660-MAZ01-ST10

102mm Refractor Optical Tube Alt-Azimuth Mount with Slow-Motion Controls Dual-Axis Tracking Capability SkyAssist Guided Navigation Compatibility ...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Essential 130 Telescope
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Explore Scientific Sidara Essential 130 Telescope

ES-N130650-MAZ01-ST10

130mm (5.1") Newtonian Reflector Optics 650mm Focal Length (f/5) Essential Alt-Azimuth Mount Dual-Axis Slow-Motion Controls Integrated SkyAssist N...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Nano 114 Telescope
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Explore Scientific Sidara Nano 114 Telescope

ES-N114500-MAZ-NANO

114mm Newtonian Reflector Optics Lightweight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount Slow-Motion Controls for Precise Tracking Integrated SkyAssist Navigation Aid ...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Nano 90 Telescope System
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Explore Scientific Sidara Nano 90 Telescope System

ES-AR90700-MAZ-NANO

Refractor Optical Design Compact Alt-Azimuth Mount Slow-Motion Controls for Smooth Tracking SkyAssist Navigation Compatibility Optimized for Lunar...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Plus 127 Refractor Telescope
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Explore Scientific Sidara Plus 127 Refractor Telescope

ES-AR127820-MAZ01

127mm (5-inch) Refractor Optics 820mm Focal Length Lightweight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount Dual-Axis Slow-Motion Controls SkyAssist Digital Guidance Co...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Plus 150 Reflector Telescope
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Explore Scientific Sidara Plus 150 Reflector Telescope

ES-N150750-MAZ01

150mm Newtonian Reflector 750mm Focal Length (f/5) Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount Smooth Slow-Motion Controls SkyAssist Navigation Aid Description FAQ ...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 102 Telescope System
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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 102 Telescope System

ES-AR102660-SAGT-ST10

102mm Refractor Telescope Sidara Pro GoTo Mount SkyAssist Guided Navigation System Designed for Visual Astronomy Suitable for Planetary & Deep...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 Telescope System
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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 Telescope System

ES-MC1271900-SAGT-ST10

Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design Fully Automated GoTo Mount SkyAssist Object Location and Tracking Optimized for High-Magnification Viewing Comp...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 80
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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 80

ES-AR80900-SAGT-ST10

80mm Refractor Telescope Sidara Pro GoTo Mount SkyAssist Automated Object Location Optimized for Lunar & Planetary Viewing Beginner-Friendly G...

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