{"product_id":"explore-scientific-fl-80640ota-cf","title":"Explore Scientific Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope with Solar Filter","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80mm Achromatic Refractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional-Grade Solarlite Solar Filter Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm Plössl Eyepiece and 90° Diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmartphone and DSLR Camera Adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight Carbon-Fiber-Look Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope with Solar Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope is a complete optical tube assembly built around a versatile 80mm objective lens for both day and night observation. The package includes a professional-grade solar filter for safe sun viewing, a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90° star diagonal, and both smartphone and DSLR adapters, equipping you for visual astronomy and astrophotography from the moment you open the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore FirstLight 80mm OTA: A Gateway to Day and Night Skies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for ultimate versatility, this 80mm refractor serves as an excellent instrument for viewing the Sun's surface by day and the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects by night. The optical tube assembly features a rugged but lightweight metal construction with a carbon-fiber look, making it easy to handle and mount. It is compatible with all Explore Scientific mounts and most other commercially available alt-azimuth or equatorial mounts, offering broad flexibility for your existing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafe Solar Observing with the Professional-Grade Solarlite Filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included full-aperture solar filter transforms this telescope into a high-resolution solar scope. It features advanced Solarlite film, which is engineered to provide the flat, sharp, high-contrast image quality of a glass filter with the durability and safety of a polymer film. This allows you to safely observe and photograph fine details like sunspots, solar granulation, and events like partial eclipses or the transit of a planet across the Sun's disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Complete Visual and Imaging Package Out of the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope package eliminates the guesswork by including a full suite of essential accessories. For visual observers, the 25mm Plössl eyepiece, 90° star diagonal, and a red-dot viewfinder provide a comfortable and intuitive experience. For those eager to start imaging, the included smartphone and DSLR adapters allow you to connect your device and begin capturing images of everything from a solar eclipse to the rings of Saturn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat can I see with the Explore FirstLight 80mm CF telescope's solar filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the included professional-grade Solarlite solar filter, you can safely observe the Sun in detail. You will be able to see \u003cstrong\u003esunspots\u003c\/strong\u003e on the photosphere, watch the progress of a \u003cstrong\u003epartial solar eclipse\u003c\/strong\u003e, and see \u003cstrong\u003eplanetary transits\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as Venus or Mercury crossing the face of the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Explore FirstLight 80mm CF telescope ready for astrophotography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is designed to be imaging-ready out of the box. The package includes both a \u003cstrong\u003esmartphone adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for taking quick snapshots through the eyepiece and a \u003cstrong\u003eDSLR adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for connecting a camera body directly to the telescope, allowing for more advanced imaging of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of mount do I need for the Explore FirstLight 80mm CF OTA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore FirstLight 80mm CF optical tube assembly is highly compatible and can be used with any \u003cstrong\u003eExplore Scientific mount\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will also attach to most other third-party \u003cstrong\u003ealt-azimuth or equatorial mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e that have a standard Vixen-style dovetail saddle plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the Solarlite film in the Explore FirstLight solar filter special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolarlite film is an advanced material that combines the best properties of glass and polymer filters. It offers the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh optical clarity and sharpness\u003c\/strong\u003e typically associated with more expensive glass filters while maintaining the \u003cstrong\u003esafety, light weight, and resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e of a polymer film, ensuring it won't shatter if dropped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow will the Explore FirstLight 80mm CF telescope perform on planetary targets like Saturn or Mars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 80mm refractor is well-suited for planetary viewing. You will be able to resolve \u003cstrong\u003eSaturn's rings\u003c\/strong\u003e as distinct from the planet and may see its largest moon, Titan. On Mars during opposition, you can observe its reddish color and identify its polar ice caps. For higher magnification on planets, you will want to add a shorter focal length eyepiece or a Barlow lens to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Explore FirstLight 80mm CF telescope suitable for traveling to an eclipse?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The OTA is described as lightweight and compact, making it an excellent choice for travel. Its dual-purpose design for both solar and night-sky viewing makes it a versatile, all-in-one instrument for \"eclipse chasing\" or setting up at a remote dark-sky site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFL-80640 CF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Eyepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm Plössl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90° Star Diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed-Dot Viewfinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolarlite Film Filter Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImaging Adapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmartphone and DSLR Adapters Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFirstLight 80mm CF OTA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eSolarlite Solar Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e25mm Plössl Eyepiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e90° Star Diagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eRed Dot Viewfinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eDSLR Camera Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eSmartphone Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/explore-scientific-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExplore Scientific Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909332005149,"sku":"ES-FL-80640OTA-CF","price":196.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/ExploreScientific-Explore-FirstLight-80mm-CF-Telescope-with-Solar-Filter-1_5290a3bb-84e1-40cb-9933-fbb99f31b0bc.jpg?v=1789061275","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/explore-scientific-fl-80640ota-cf","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}