Skip to content

Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile Explore FirstLight series has an observing package that will fit your individual needs. Each of the combinations in this new line comes complete with all of the essentials: a telescope, a sturdy mount, an eyepiece and a red dot viewfinder. Telescope offerings include achromatic refractors ranging in aperture from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov-Cassegrains from 100mm to 152mm, and Newtonian reflectors from 114mm to an impressive 203mm.

Mounts vary from a simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth option to a complete GOTO tracking system. As an added benefit, each package includes an adapter that allows you to use your smartphone to easily capture and share the beauty unfolding in your eyepiece. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover.

FirstLight AR70mm White Tube Refractor with 700mm focal length f/10 telescope with full-coated glass; Alt/AZ “U” Yoke mount; Aluminum tripod; 1.25" draw tube focuser; 1.25" Erect Imaging Diagonal; 1.25" K9 and K20 eyepieces; and HD119 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter.

Feature
  • Ample 70mm aperture will reveal stunning lunar details, popular planetary features like Jupiter’s cloud belts or Saturn’s rings and many of the brightest Messier objects.
  • Simple yoke mount with an altitude rod makes it easy to smoothly move the telescope and track objects.
  • Full size tripod includes accessory tray.
  • Model comes with 9mm and 20mm Kellner eyepieces and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.
  • Erect image diagonal provides proper image orientation for terrestrial use.
  • Built-in dew shield slows moisture build-up on the objective lens and reduces interference from ambient light.
  • Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.

Specifications

Item Number FL-AR70700AZ
Comes With Smartphone Adapter
Red Dot Viewfinder
Downloadable Software
Lens Coatings Full Coatings
Highest Useful Magnification 165X
Focal Length 700mm
Focal Ratio f/10
Adapter 1.25" O.D. rack & pinion focuser; 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal
Optical Diameter 70mm (2.76-inches)
Eyepiece (Included) 1.25" K9 and K20 eyepieces
Mount Type Alt/AZ mount with altitude slow motion control; Aluminum tripod