Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm Doublet Refractor Telescope
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Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9.4 Doublet Refractor - FL-AR1271200OTA
Presenting the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9.4 Doublet Refractor Telescope.
Whether your astronomical interests lead you to delve into the intricacies of our solar system or embark on captivating journeys through the depths of the cosmos, the versatile FirstLight series offers a carefully curated observing package to meet your unique needs.
Each package in this innovative lineup is thoughtfully designed, including all the essential components: a telescope, a robust mount, an eyepiece, and a red dot viewfinder.
The telescope options encompass a wide range, featuring achromatic refractors with apertures spanning from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov-Cassegrains ranging from 100mm to 152mm, and Newtonian reflectors from 114mm to an impressive 203mm.
The FirstLight AR127mm White Tube Refractor takes center stage in this collection, boasting a substantial 127mm objective lens and a generous 1200mm focal length with an f/9.4 ratio.
This telescope is equipped with a 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser and a 2" 90° Diagonal, enhancing your viewing experience.
Included in the package are a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, a Red-dot Finder for quick and efficient object location, and a Smartphone Camera adapter, enabling you to effortlessly capture and share the awe-inspiring celestial vistas seen through your eyepiece.
With FirstLight, your desire for astronomical exploration is the only thing you need to bring to the cosmos.
Features:
- 127mm Objective Lens: This refractor telescope boasts a substantial 127mm (5 inches) objective lens. This generous aperture allows for exceptional light-gathering capacity, resulting in clear and detailed views of celestial objects.
- 180x Highest Useful Magnification: With a maximum useful magnification of up to 180x, this telescope enables close-up observations of celestial targets, making it suitable for detailed views of planets, lunar features, and deep-sky objects.
- 1200mm Focal Length: The telescope features a lengthy 1200mm focal length with an f/9.4 focal ratio. This combination provides a balanced field of view, ideal for both planetary observations and deep-sky exploration.
- Fully Multi-Coated Lens: The optics of this telescope are fully multi-coated, which is a sophisticated optical enhancement that maximizes light transmission, minimizes glare, and enhances image contrast. This results in sharp, high-contrast, and true-color views of celestial objects.
- Hexagonal Focuser: Equipped with a 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser, this telescope allows for precise and smooth focusing adjustments, ensuring that you can achieve optimal sharpness when observing celestial objects.
- 2" 90° Diagonal: The telescope package includes a 2" 90° Diagonal, which enhances comfort during observations and offers convenient positioning of the eyepiece.
- Quality Eyepiece: Included in the package is a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, known for its exceptional image quality and comfortable viewing experience.
- Red-Dot Finder: The telescope features a Red-dot Finder, which simplifies the process of locating and centering celestial objects, ensuring efficient and hassle-free targeting.
- Smartphone Camera Adapter: The package also includes a Smartphone Camera adapter, allowing you to easily connect your smartphone to the telescope, making it effortless to capture and share stunning images and videos of the night sky.
Recommended Accessories:
To provides a stable and versatile platform for the telescope, ensuring steady observations of celestial objects, consider the optional Twilight I Adjustable Angle Alt-Azimuth Mount, purposely built for Doublet Refractor Telescopes.
Its adjustable angle and alt-azimuth design make it easy to track objects as they move across the sky, enhancing the overall observing experience.
The mount's user-friendly nature makes it suitable for astronomers of all skill levels, making it a perfect match for this high-quality refractor telescope.
What's Included:
✓ Explore Scientific 127mm Doublet Refractor
✓ Plossl 25mm eyepiece
✓ Red-dot finder
✓ Smartphone camera adapter
✓ Limited 1 year warranty
Specifications:
| Item Number | FL-AR1271200OTA |
| Comes With | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Magnification | 180x |
| Focal Length | 1200mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/9.4 |
| Adapter | 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal |
| Optical Diameter | 127mm |
| Eyepiece | 25mm Plossl |