Explore FirstLight 102mm f/9.8 Doublet Refractor Telescope with EXOS Nano EQ3 Mount

Achieve Stunning Clarity of the Night Sky

Dream of exploring the cosmos up close? The Explore FirstLight 102mm Telescope with EXOS Nano EQ3 Mount combines professional-grade features with user-friendly design, making it perfect for beginners and intermediate stargazers. With its precision optics, sturdy mount, and included accessories, this telescope delivers stunning views of celestial wonders like galaxies, nebulae, and planets—all without the hassle of complex setup.

Features

• Powerful Optics: The 102mm aperture and fully multi-coated optics provide sharp, detailed views of celestial objects, revealing everything from intricate lunar craters to distant galaxies.
• Doublet Lens Design: The doublet refractor design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations and provide clear, color-accurate views.
• Precision Focal Ratio (f/9.8): The slower focal ratio ensures higher magnification and sharper detail, perfect for observing planets, the moon, and deep-sky objects.
• Long Focal Length (1000mm): Ideal for capturing close-up views of celestial features with exceptional clarity.
• EXOS Nano EQ3 Mount: A German equatorial mount designed for smooth, precise manual tracking, making it easy to follow objects as they move across the night sky. With a 15 lb weight capacity, it’s robust enough to support additional accessories like cameras or upgraded eyepieces.
• Dual Slow-Motion Control Cables: Allows you to make precise, fine-tuned adjustments along both axes for effortless tracking of celestial objects, ensuring you never lose sight of your target.
• Smartphone Astrophotography Adapter: Capture and share stunning images of the cosmos directly from your smartphone, perfect for beginners venturing into astrophotography.
• Reduced Interference: The built-in dew shield minimizes moisture build-up on the lens and blocks ambient light, ensuring clearer views even in challenging environments.
• Comfortable Viewing: Includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece and a 90° diagonal, providing strain-free, immersive observation.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for celestial viewing, and also suitable for terrestrial observation, such as landscapes or wildlife.

Who Should Choose the FirstLight 102mm Telescope?

This telescope is designed for a wide range of stargazers and enthusiasts:

• Beginners & Intermediate Observers: Ideal for those seeking an easy-to-use yet powerful telescope to explore celestial wonders.
• Aspiring Astrophotographers: Perfect for capturing celestial beauty with its included smartphone adapter and expandable features.
• Adventurers on the Go: Portable and lightweight, the FirstLight Telescope is perfect for backyard stargazing or trips to remote dark-sky locations.
• Educators & Families: A great tool for science education and shared stargazing experiences, inspiring curiosity in children and adults alike.
• Value-Conscious Shoppers: Offers exceptional quality with all essential accessories included, making it one of the best options in its price range.

Comprehensive Accessory Package

Everything you need to start exploring the cosmos is included:

• EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial Mount: Smooth, precision tracking with a built-in accessory tray for convenience.
• Smartphone Camera Adapter: Easily capture stunning images of celestial objects using your device.
• 40mm Draw Tube Focuser: Ensures precise focus for sharp and clear views of celestial objects.
• 90° Star Diagonal: Provides strain-free viewing of objects at high altitudes.
• 1.25" 25mm Plössl Eyepiece: A wide field of view immerses you in the beauty of deep-sky objects.
• Red-Dot Finder: Simplifies locating celestial objects, making stargazing intuitive, even for beginners.

What Can You See with the FirstLight 102mm Telescope?

This telescope offers breathtaking views of celestial highlights, including:

• The craters and seas of the moon.
• Saturn’s iconic rings and Jupiter’s largest moons.
• Bright deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and the Pleiades Star Cluster.

Expand Your Stargazing Potential

The Explore FirstLight 102mm Telescope offers a magnification of 175x with the included eyepiece, giving you a closer view of celestial objects. Want to expand your range? This telescope is compatible with 1.25" eyepieces (sold separately), allowing you to customize and enhance your viewing experience. For wide-field observation or detailed close-ups, this telescope adapts to your needs.

If you prefer an Alt-Azimuth mount, consider the Explore FirstLight 102mm f/9.8 Doublet Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Mount