Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories
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Explore FirstLight 100mm f/14 Mak-Cassegrain Telescope - Ultimate Bundle Package - with Twilight Nano Mount and Bonus Accessories
Discover the Explore Scientific FirstLight 100mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with the versatile Twilight Nano Mount package:
Whether you're keen on uncovering the intricacies of our solar system or venturing into the captivating depths of deep sky wonders, the adaptable FirstLight series offers an observing package tailored to your specific desires.
Each configuration in this innovative line includes all the essentials: a telescope, a robust mount, a quality eyepiece, and a red dot viewfinder.
The telescope options range from fully multi-coated achromatic refractors with apertures from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov-Cassegrains spanning from 100mm to 152mm, to Newtonian reflectors reaching an impressive 203mm aperture.
Mount choices vary from a simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth setup to a complete GOTO tracking system.
As an added bonus, each package includes an adapter, enabling you to effortlessly capture and share the mesmerizing vistas observed through your eyepiece.
With FirstLight, your only requirement is a desire for exploration.
The FirstLight MAK100mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain features a substantial 1400mm focal length at f/14, with Fully multi-coated optics for exceptional clarity, paired with the Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount, the package includes a 1.25" 90° Diagonal for comfortable viewing angles, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece for versatile magnification, a Red-dot Finder for precise object alignment, and a Smartphone Camera adapter to document and share your cosmic discoveries.
Elevate your astronomical adventure with the Ultimate Bundle version, which includes four additional accessories to enrich your stargazing experience.
The Tirion Double-Sided Planisphere Star Map ensures effortless celestial navigation. Maintain your night vision with the R-Lite Flashlight. For a closer look at celestial wonders, utilize the Discovery 2x Barlow Lens. Finally, capture clearer lunar details with the Explore One Moon Filter. This comprehensive bundle takes your cosmic exploration to new heights.
Features:
- 100mm Aperture: The telescope boasts an impressive 100mm objective lens, offering outstanding light-gathering capabilities. This large aperture enables you to capture celestial objects with exceptional clarity and detail.
- 200x Highest Useful Magnification: With a maximum useful magnification of 200x, this telescope empowers you to explore a wide array of celestial targets in remarkable detail. Whether you're observing planets, lunar features, star clusters, or deep-sky objects, you'll have the capability to zoom in and reveal intricate features.
- 1400mm Focal Length: The telescope features a generous 1400mm focal length. This extended focal length strikes a harmonious balance between magnification and field of view, making it suitable for various types of observations, from intricate planetary and lunar details to deep-sky objects. The longer focal length is particularly advantageous for high-resolution views of planets and lunar features.
- Fully Multi-Coated Optics: The optics of this Mak-Cassegrain telescope are fully multi-coated, enhancing light transmission while reducing glare and minimizing internal reflections. These optical coatings deliver sharp, contrast-rich views of celestial objects with minimal optical aberrations.
- Twilight Nano Mount: Equipped with the Twilight Nano Mount, this telescope provides a stable and user-friendly platform for your astronomical observations. The alt-azimuth mount enables smooth tracking of celestial objects as they traverse the night sky, catering to both novice and experienced astronomers.
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal: The package includes a 1.25-inch 90-degree diagonal, ensuring comfortable observations at various angles without straining your neck. It also produces correctly oriented images for terrestrial viewing.
- Plossl 25mm Eyepiece: The included Plossl 25mm eyepiece offers moderate magnification and a comfortable viewing experience. It's a versatile eyepiece suitable for a wide range of celestial observations.
- Red-Dot Finder: This telescope package comes with a red-dot finder, simplifying the process of locating and centering celestial objects in your field of view. It streamlines the initial alignment of your telescope.
- Smartphone Camera Adapter: An added benefit of this package is the smartphone camera adapter, allowing you to attach your smartphone to the telescope. This feature enables effortless capture and sharing of the night sky's beauty.
- Tirion Double-Sided Planisphere Star Map: The Tirion Planisphere is your reliable celestial navigator, featuring a double-sided star map that simplifies stargazing. It's an invaluable tool for identifying constellations and stars, facilitating your exploration of the night sky.
- R-Lite Flashlight: The R-Lite Flashlight serves as your nocturnal companion, emitting a soft red light that preserves your night vision during stargazing sessions. It ensures you can read star charts, adjust equipment, and navigate without disrupting your dark-adapted eyes.
- Discovery 2x Barlow Lens: Enhance your telescope's magnification capabilities with the Discovery 2x Barlow Lens. This essential accessory effectively doubles the power of your eyepieces, allowing you to get even closer to celestial wonders, such as planets and distant galaxies, for more detailed observations.
- Explore One Moon Filter: Elevate your lunar observations with the Explore One Moon Filter, which reduces the brightness of the Moon. This reveals more surface details and lunar features, ensuring that your lunar encounters are sharp and crystal clear, bringing the Moon's captivating landscapes into focus.
What's Included:
✓ ES FirstLight 100mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope
✓ Twilight Nano Mount
✓ Plossl 25mm Eyepiece
✓ 1.25" 90° Diagonal
✓ Red-Dot Finder
✓ Smartphone Camera Adapter
✓ Tirion Double-Sided Planisphere
✓ R-Lite Flashlight
✓ Discovery 2x Barlow Lens
✓ Explore One Moon Filter
✓ Limited 1 year warranty
Specifications:
| Item Number | FL-MC1001400TN-UB |
| Comes With | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software, Astro R-Lite Red Flashlight, Tirion Double Sided Planisphere, Discovery 2x Barlow Lens, and Explore One Moon Filter |
| Magnification | 200 |
| Focal Length | 1400 |
| Focal Ratio | f/14 |
| Adapter | Smartphone Camera adapter |
| Optical Diameter | 100mm |
| Eyepiece (Included) | 25mm Plossl |
| Mount Type | Twilight Nano |
| Optical Tube Weight | 4 pounds |
| Optical Tube | 32 cm long |