Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with TwiLight Nano Mount | FL-AR102600TN
FL-AR102600TN
Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with TwiLight Nano Mount | FL-AR102600TN
FL-AR102600TN
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Product Description
The Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6.5 Achro Refractor Alt-Az Telescope combines power and simplicity to provide new users with a complete observational platform for viewing the moon and planets, and bright deep-sky objects.
Outfitted with a large 4" aperture, it can gather enough light to easily reveal lunar details, pick out Martian icecaps and Saturnian rings, and resolve distant star clusters. Its sturdy rack-and-pinion focuser allows it to handle heavier or awkward loads such as DSLR imaging rigs or the included smartphone adapter, and a larger 40mm drawtube ensures full coverage of camera imaging sensors to avoid vignetting of the view.
The OTA easily attaches to the manual Twilight Nano mount via a Vixen-style dovetail and plate, and with a maximum payload capacity of 14 pounds, it can easily handle the OTA and accessories. Supporting the mount head and OTA is an adjustable-height stainless steel tripod that comes with a center tray to add stability and offers a convenient place to hold accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and adapters. To ensure users can start viewing right out of the box, Explore Scientific includes a 25mm eyepiece, a 90° star diagonal, and a red-dot finder.
What can I see with a Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with TwiLight Nano Mount | FL-AR102600TN?
Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.
Jupiter with
25mm Eyepiece - 26x Magnification
(Included with This Telescope)
Jupiter with
10mm Eyepiece - 66x Magnification
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Jupiter with
5mm Eyepiece - 132x Magnification
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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece
26x Magnification
(Included with This Telescope)
Moon with 10mm Eyepiece
66x Magnification
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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece
132x Magnification
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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece
18x Magnification
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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece
26x Magnification
(Included with This Telescope)
Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece
66x Magnification
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What's in the Box
Specifications
| Item Number | FL-AR102600TN |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi Coated |
| Magnification | 150X |
| Focal Length | 660mm focal length |
| Focal Ratio | f/6.47 |
| Focuser | 40mm Draw Tube Focuser |
| Diagonal | 1.25" 90° Diagonal |
| Dovetail | Vixen-style |
| Optical Diameter | 102mm |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm Plossl |
| Finderscope | Red-dot Finder |
| Mount Type | TwiLight Nano Alt-AZ Mount |
| Tripod | Stainless Steel Adjustable Height 36"-45" |
| Adapter | Universal Smart Phone Camera Adapter |
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