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Explore Scientific FirstLight Overview
- 1 Description
- 2 Optical Tube
- 3 Mount
- 4 Tripod
- 5 Included Accessories
Built as a basic yet powerful entry-level optic, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope is a portable observation platform that can make detailed observations of the Moon and planets, with the capability of reaching out to see brighter deep-sky subjects. Its Newtonian reflector design has a rack-and-pinion focuser placed at the front of the optical tube, and adjustable mounting rings that allow users to place their eyepiece in the optimum position for viewing.
The scope features the manual Twilight I alt-azimuth mount with dual-axis control cables that allow users to track objects as they move across the night sky. Its stainless steel tripod provides a stable observation platform, and its adjustable height from 38.5 to 55.5" allows for comfortable viewing by most users. Explore Scientific includes several observational accessories including a 25mm eyepiece that yields 24x, a universal smartphone eyepiece adapter for easy astrophotography, and a wide-field unmagnified red-dot finderscope to make finding subjects fast and star-hopping easy.
Optical Tube
- 130mm aperture
- f/4.6 focal ratio
- 600mm focal length
- Newtonian reflector optical path
- Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics
- 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Mount
- Manual alt-azimuth single-arm fork mount
- Dual-axis slow motion tracking cables
- Cables terminate in easy-to-manipulate knurled knobs
- Quick-detach Vixen-style dovetail saddle
Tripod
- 2" Stainless steel legs
- Three leg sections with thumbscrew locks
- Adjustment range with head: 38.5-55.5"
- Fully collapsed with head: 42"
- Fully collapsed without head: 29.5"
- Accessory tray doubles as leg stabilizer for additional rigidity and vibration reduction
Included Accessories
- 1.25" 25mm Plössl eyepiece yields 24x magnification
- Smartphone adapter attaches over eyepiece and allows any smartphone to be used for astrophotography
- Red-dot finder: Unmagnified for fast subject acquisition with variable red illumination to protect night-adjusted vision
In the Box
- Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope
- Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod
- Explore Scientific Smart Phone Camera Adapter for 1.25" Eyepieces
- 1.25" 25mm Eyepiece
- Red-Dot Finder
- Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Limited 1-Year USA Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration
- Description
- Optical Tube
- Mount
- Tripod
- Included Accessories
Explore Scientific FirstLight Specs
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 130Â mm / 5.1" |
| Focal Length | 600Â mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.6 |
| Focuser | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Diagonal | None |
| Finderscope | Yes |
| Mounting System | Vixen Style |
| Type | Manual;Â Alt-Azimuth |
| Type | Adjustable |
| Material of Tripod | Stainless Steel |
| Batteries | None |
| GPS | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
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Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Explore Scientific FirstLight Overview
- 1 Description
- 2 Optical Tube
- 3 Mount
- 4 Tripod
- 5 Included Accessories
Built as a basic yet powerful entry-level optic, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope is a portable observation platform that can make detailed observations of the Moon and planets, with the capability of reaching out to see brighter deep-sky subjects. Its Newtonian reflector design has a rack-and-pinion focuser placed at the front of the optical tube, and adjustable mounting rings that allow users to place their eyepiece in the optimum position for viewing.
The scope features the manual Twilight I alt-azimuth mount with dual-axis control cables that allow users to track objects as they move across the night sky. Its stainless steel tripod provides a stable observation platform, and its adjustable height from 38.5 to 55.5" allows for comfortable viewing by most users. Explore Scientific includes several observational accessories including a 25mm eyepiece that yields 24x, a universal smartphone eyepiece adapter for easy astrophotography, and a wide-field unmagnified red-dot finderscope to make finding subjects fast and star-hopping easy.
Optical Tube
- 130mm aperture
- f/4.6 focal ratio
- 600mm focal length
- Newtonian reflector optical path
- Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics
- 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Mount
- Manual alt-azimuth single-arm fork mount
- Dual-axis slow motion tracking cables
- Cables terminate in easy-to-manipulate knurled knobs
- Quick-detach Vixen-style dovetail saddle
Tripod
- 2" Stainless steel legs
- Three leg sections with thumbscrew locks
- Adjustment range with head: 38.5-55.5"
- Fully collapsed with head: 42"
- Fully collapsed without head: 29.5"
- Accessory tray doubles as leg stabilizer for additional rigidity and vibration reduction
Included Accessories
- 1.25" 25mm Plössl eyepiece yields 24x magnification
- Smartphone adapter attaches over eyepiece and allows any smartphone to be used for astrophotography
- Red-dot finder: Unmagnified for fast subject acquisition with variable red illumination to protect night-adjusted vision
In the Box
- Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope
- Explore Scientific Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod
- Explore Scientific Smart Phone Camera Adapter for 1.25" Eyepieces
- 1.25" 25mm Eyepiece
- Red-Dot Finder
- Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Limited 1-Year USA Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration
- Description
- Optical Tube
- Mount
- Tripod
- Included Accessories
Explore Scientific FirstLight Specs
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 130Â mm / 5.1" |
| Focal Length | 600Â mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.6 |
| Focuser | Rack-and-Pinion |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Diagonal | None |
| Finderscope | Yes |
| Mounting System | Vixen Style |
| Type | Manual;Â Alt-Azimuth |
| Type | Adjustable |
| Material of Tripod | Stainless Steel |
| Batteries | None |
| GPS | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.