Explore Scientific FirstLight Overview
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1Description
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2Optical Tube
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3Twilight Nano Mount
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4Tripod
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5Included Accessories
First Light Introduction with Tyler Bowman
Built with a large aperture and short focal length, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4.3 Reflector Telescope has a fast focal ratio that makes this scope ideal for lower magnification wide-field observation or deep-sky astrophotography. Ideal as a simple grab-and-go option for intermediate amateurs or as a competent entry-level telescope, the combination of aperture, focal length, and focal ratio produce bright images with a wide field of view.
The OTA is supported by the manual Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount with a single control handle that allows users to track objects as they move across the night sky while also limiting vibration. Its stainless steel tripod provides a stable observation platform, while several observational accessories such as: a 25mm eyepiece, a universal smartphone eyepiece adapter, and an unmagnified red-dot finder are provided to enrich user-experience.
Optical Tube
- 114mm aperture
- f/4.3 focal ratio
- 500mm focal length
- Fully multi-coated optics improves light transmission throughout optical path to improve contrast and color rendition
- Rack-and-pinon focuser with 40mm drawtube and 1.25" reducer adapter
- Mounting rings with Vixen-style dovetail plate
Twilight Nano Mount
- Manual alt-azimuth, single-arm fork mount
- Single control handle aids in tracking objects and reduces vibration caused by touching the OTA and mount
- Quick detach Vixen-style dovetail saddle
Tripod
- 1.25" Stainless steel legs
- Three leg sections with thumbscrew locks
- Accessory tray doubles as leg stabilizers for additional rigidity and vibration-reduction
Included Accessories
- 1.25" 25mm Plössl eyepiece yields 20x 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
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UPC: 812257018000
In the Box
- Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm f/4.3 Reflector Telescope
- 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
Table of Contents
- Description
- Optical Tube
- Twilight Nano Mount
- Tripod
- Included Accessories
Explore Scientific FirstLight Specs
Optical Tube Assembly
| Optical Design |
Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture |
114 mm / 4.5" |
| Focal Length |
500 mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/4.3 |
| Focuser |
Rack-and-Pinion |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
1.25" |
| Diagonal |
None |
| Finderscope |
Yes |
| Mounting |
Vixen Style |
Tripod
| Type |
Adjustable |
| Material of Tripod |
Stainless Steel |
General
| Batteries |
None |
| GPS |
No |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
20 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
35 x 15 x 9" |
Explore Scientific FirstLight Reviews
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