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Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Refractor with EQ3 Mount

SKU ES-FL-AR80900EQ3
Original price $329.99 USD - Original price $329.99 USD
Original price
$329.99 USD
$329.99 USD - $329.99 USD
Current price $329.99 USD

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Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile 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 AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 900mm focal length f/11.25 telescope with fully-coated glass; EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.

Features
  • 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles; planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Jupiter’s cloud belts; and bright deep sky treasures like galaxies, nebulae and clusters.
  • German equatorial mount, which is designed to smoothly track celestial objects as they journey across the sky, has two flexible shafts for precise guiding and a counterweight (2 ½ lbs) that provides necessary balance.
  • Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.¨
  • Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90° diagonal for more comfortable viewing and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.
  • 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-AR80900EQ3
Comes With Smartphone Adapter
One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece
Red Dot Viewfinder
Downloadable Software
Magnification 125x
Focal Length 900mm focal length
Focal Ratio f/11.25
Lens Coatings Full Coatings
Adapter 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal
Optical Diameter 80mm
Eyepiece (Included) 25mm Plossl
Mount Type EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount