Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount
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Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm f/14 Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1001400EQ3
Embark on celestial journeys with the Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm f/14 Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount.
Whether you're exploring the wonders of our solar system or venturing into deep sky realms, the FirstLight series offers versatile observing packages to meet your needs.
Each package includes essential components: a telescope, a sturdy EQ3 mount, an eyepiece, and a red dot viewfinder.
The telescope lineup features fully multi-coated achromatic refractors spanning apertures from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov-Cassegrains from 100mm to 152mm, and Newtonian reflectors ranging up to an impressive 203mm.
Mount options range from simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth setups to advanced GOTO tracking systems.
As a bonus, every package includes a smartphone adapter, enabling you to effortlessly capture and share the celestial beauty you encounter through your eyepiece.
The FirstLight MAK100mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope boasts a 1400mm focal length at f/14, ensuring remarkable image clarity.
It's mounted on the sturdy EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount for precise tracking. The 40mm draw tube focuser allows for fine-tuned adjustments, while the 1.25" 90° Diagonal provides comfortable viewing angles.
Included in this kit is a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, offering versatile magnification options.
The Red-dot Finder simplifies object location in the night sky, and the Smartphone Camera adapter allows you to capture and share your astronomical discoveries.
With Explore Scientific's FirstLight series, your desire to discover is the only thing you need to provide for an enriching stargazing experience.
Features:
- 100mm Objective Lens: This telescope features a substantial 100mm objective lens, providing impressive light-gathering capability. This size enables the telescope to capture a wide range of celestial objects, from lunar and planetary details to deep-sky treasures.
- 200x Highest Useful Magnification: With a highest useful magnification of 200x, this telescope offers exceptional versatility for exploring celestial targets. Users can transition seamlessly from observing the moon's surface and planets to detailed views of distant galaxies and star clusters.
- 1400mm Focal Length: The telescope boasts an extended 1400mm focal length. This extended focal length is ideal for both wide-field views and high-resolution observations. It provides a balanced platform for various celestial observations, allowing users to appreciate both sweeping vistas and intricate details.
- Fully Multi-Coated Lens: The optics of this telescope are fully multi-coated. This advanced lens coating enhances light transmission, reduces glare, and minimizes internal reflections. As a result, observers can enjoy clear, high-contrast images with excellent color fidelity. It ensures that the details of celestial objects are vividly captured.
- EQ3 Mount: The telescope is mounted on the EQ3 Mount, known for its stability and precise tracking capabilities. The German Equatorial mount design allows for accurate celestial object tracking as they move across the night sky. This feature is essential for prolonged observations and astrophotography.
- 40mm Draw Tube Focuser: Equipped with a 40mm draw tube focuser, this telescope enables precise focusing adjustments. Users can achieve sharp and detailed views of celestial objects, making it suitable for both visual and photographic observations.
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal: The package includes a 1.25" 90° diagonal, which provides comfortable viewing angles. The diagonal allows for relaxed stargazing sessions, reducing neck strain during extended observations. It facilitates convenient celestial object positioning.
- Plossl 25mm Eyepiece: A Plossl 25mm eyepiece is included with the telescope. This eyepiece offers versatile magnification for various celestial objects. It strikes a balance between a wide field of view and detailed observations, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
- Red-Dot Finder: The telescope is equipped with a Red-Dot Finder, simplifying the process of locating celestial objects in the night sky. The Red-Dot Finder aids in precise alignment and targeting, making it easier to point the telescope accurately.
- Smartphone Camera Adapter: An included Smartphone Camera Adapter enhances the telescope's functionality. It allows users to connect their smartphones to the telescope, transforming them into powerful tools for capturing and sharing stunning images of celestial objects and observations. This feature adds a modern and interactive element to your stargazing experience, enabling you to document your astronomical discoveries.
Recommended Upgrade:
Upgrade your stargazing experience with the Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm f/14 Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 Mount Ultimate Bundle - a Red Carpet exclusive offer!
In this Ultimate Bundle upgrade, you'll receive four invaluable bonus accessories:
- ES Tirion Double-Sided Planisphere Star Map: for easy celestial navigation
- ES R-Lite Flashlight: to preserve your night vision
- Discovery 2x Barlow Lens: for enhanced magnification
- Explore One Moon Filter: for clearer lunar observations
Elevate your astronomy journey with these essential additions today!
What's Included:
✓ Explore FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope
✓ EQ3 Mount
✓ Plossl 25mm eyepiece
✓ Red-dot finder
✓ Smartphone camera adapter
✓ Limited 1 year warranty
Specifications:
| Item Number | FL-MC1001400EQ |
| Comes With | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Magnification | 200x |
| Focal Length | 1400mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/14 |
| Adapter | Smartphone Camera adapter |
| Optical Diameter | 100mm |
| Eyepiece | 25mm Plossl |
| Mount Type | EXOS Nano EQ3 |