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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope w/ Twilight Nano Mount

SKU FL-AR102600TN
Original price $329.99 - Original price $427.95
Original price $329.99
$329.99
$329.99 - $399.99
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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6.47 Doublet Refractor w/ Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN

Presenting the Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/6.47 Doublet Refractor Telescope paired with the Twilight Nano Mount.

Whether your aim is to delve into the intricacies of our solar system or embark on a journey to uncover inspiring deep-sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series offers an observing package perfectly suited to your individual preferences.

Each combination in this new lineup includes all the essentials: a telescope, a robust mount, an eyepiece, and a red dot viewfinder.

The telescope selection spans achromatic refractors with apertures ranging from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov-Cassegrains ranging from 100mm to 152mm, and Newtonian reflectors ranging from 114mm to an impressive 203mm.

Mount options range from a straightforward fork-mounted alt-azimuth choice to a comprehensive GOTO tracking system.

As an additional perk, each package features an adapter, allowing you to effortlessly use your smartphone to capture and share the breathtaking beauty unfolding in your eyepiece.

With FirstLight, all you need to bring to the table is a deep-seated desire to explore and discover.

The FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor boasts a 600mm focal length at f/6.47, featuring fully multi-coated glass for optimal clarity.

It is complemented by the Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount, a 40mm draw tube focuser, a 1.25-inch 90-degree diagonal for comfortable viewing angles, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, an HD132 Red-dot Finder for quick target acquisition, and a Smartphone Camera adapter to effortlessly capture and share your astronomical observations.

 


Features:

  • 102mm Objective Lens: This telescope features a sizable 102mm (4 inches) objective lens, which allows for excellent light-gathering capability. A larger objective lens diameter enhances image brightness and clarity.
  • 150x Highest Useful Magnification: With a maximum useful magnification of 150x, this telescope provides detailed and close-up views of celestial objects. This level of magnification is particularly well-suited for lunar and planetary observations.
  • 660mm Focal Length: The telescope boasts a generous 660mm focal length, which contributes to achieving high-resolution images and brings distant objects closer. This longer focal length enhances the clarity and detail of astronomical observations.
  • Fully Multi-Coated Optics: The optics of this telescope are fully multi-coated, indicating that multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings have been applied to the lenses. This coating reduces glare and enhances light transmission, resulting in sharp, high-contrast images with minimal optical aberrations.
  • Doublet Refractor Design: The telescope is designed with a doublet refractor, consisting of two lens elements. This design minimizes chromatic aberration, ensuring improved color accuracy and image sharpness.
  • Twilight Nano Mount: The telescope is paired with the Twilight Nano Mount, providing a stable and user-friendly platform for your astronomical observations. The mount allows for smooth and easy tracking of celestial objects.
  • 40mm Draw Tube Focuser: Equipped with a 40mm draw tube focuser, the telescope allows precise focusing for capturing fine details in your observations. A smooth focusing mechanism enhances the overall viewing experience.
  • 1.25" 90° Diagonal: The package includes a 1.25-inch 90-degree diagonal, which facilitates comfortable and convenient viewing at various angles. The diagonal aids in ergonomic use of the telescope, particularly for extended observations.
  • Plossl 25mm Eyepiece: Included in the package is a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, providing a moderate level of magnification and a wide field of view. This eyepiece is versatile for a range of astronomical observations.
  • HD132 Red-Dot Finder: The telescope is equipped with an HD132 Red-dot Finder, which simplifies locating and centering celestial objects in your field of view. This feature speeds up the alignment process.
  • Smartphone Camera Adapter: The package includes a Smartphone Camera adapter, enabling you to effortlessly attach your smartphone to the telescope for capturing and sharing your astronomical discoveries.



Recommended Upgrade:

Upgrade your stargazing experience with the Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount Ultimate Bundle - a Red Carpet exclusive offer!

Upgrade and Save with Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories

In this Ultimate Bundle upgrade, you'll receive four invaluable bonus accessories:

ES Tirion Double-Sided Planisphere Star Map for Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories
  • ES Tirion Double-Sided Planisphere Star Map: for easy celestial navigation
ES R-Lite Flashlight for Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories
  • ES R-Lite Flashlight: to preserve your night vision
Discovery 2x Barlow Lens for Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories
  • Discovery 2x Barlow Lens: for enhanced magnification
Explore One Moon Filter for Explore FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories
  • Explore One Moon Filter: for clearer lunar observations

Elevate your astronomy journey with these essential additions today!

 


What's Included:

✓ Explore Scientific 102mm Doublet Refractor

✓ Twilight Nano mount

✓ Plossl 25mm eyepiece

✓ HD132 Red-dot viewfinder

✓ Smartphone camera adapter

✓ Limited 1 year warranty

 


      Specifications:

      Item Number  FL-AR102600TN
      Comes With  Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software
      Lens Coatings  Fully Multi-Coated
      Magnification  150x
      Focal Length  660mm
      Focal Ratio  f/6.47
      Adapter  40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal
      Optical Diameter  102mm
      Eyepiece  25mm Plossl
      Mount Type  Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount




      Explore Scientific 102mm Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount Product Manual:




      Customer Reviews

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      Andy W.
      Good travel scope or for kids

      Pretty good optical tube and eye piece. But focuser, diagonal and the mount are bargain basement.

      I ended up upgrading the diagonal and put it on a celesteon Omni mount which has slow motion controls.

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      Darwin W.
      Excellent entry level telescope

      Personally I was disappointed in what I bought because my expectations were unreasonably high. Sold my 8” Meade SCT several years ago and saw this as a way to get my granddaughters interested in night sky viewing. She is excited about it but there is so much more out there to see so have decided to upgrade to better equipment probably more for me than for her.
      I would liken this telescope mount to a point and shoot camera. Easy to use and enjoy by almost everyone. The aperture is more than adequate, the head is innovative and allows good control and the tripod is light but sturdy. It includes a diagonal that allow a true picture for terrestrial viewing and no outrageoous claims about 400X viewing. The only thing that would make me increase my rating to 5 stars is a way to lock the telescope’s position in place or increase resistance to allow others to view without unintentionally moving its position. Would give it 4 1/2 stars for doing what it was intended for.

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      Penny R.

      I haven't had a chance to use it. Have it set up. Just ordered a case for it. Looking. Forward to learning how to use it. How can I add to it? I didn't receive the moon filter

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      Prad

      I received the scope faster than I expected. Delivery time was great. Scope itself is great for a beginner like me. I saw moon and Jupiter with its four moons with this scope, but I immediately realized that magnification was not that great for viewing planets, so I had to order another eyepiece with greater magnification. I wish they included eyepiece with greater magnification. I would have bought a carry-bag had they offered it. Setup was also very easy. Mount is ok. I will recommend this scope and these guys. I will order again from these guys. Great service.

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      Chris Y.
      Excellent scope and service

      I bought one for myself for my birthday. Pretty easy to setup, you can see some really cool images on clear nights. I would recommend getting the deluxe pack- I didnt and my viewing experience is probably the lesser for it. The customer service is excellent as well