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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102/1000EQ3 Doublet Refractor Telescope

36,016.95 (Excluding Taxes)

102mm aperture is ideal for getting excellent views of deep sky favorites.

Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations.

EXOS Nano is a light-duty German equatorial mount that has slow-motion controls for smooth manual tracking of objects as they move across the night sky.

Mount can hold up to 15lbs of equipment.

Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.

Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90° diagonal for more comfortable viewing and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.

Built-in dew shield slows moisture build-up on the objective lens and reduces interference from ambient light.

Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.

Description

Explore Scientific 102/1000EQ3 Doublet Refractor Telescope

Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series has an observing package that will fit your individual needs. Each of the combinations in this new line comes complete with all of the essentials ” a telescope, a sturdy mount, an eyepiece and a red dot viewfinder. Telescope offerings include achromatic refractors ranging in aperture from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov-Cassegrains from 100mm to 152mm, and Newtonian reflectors from 114mm to an impressive 203mm.

Mounts vary from a simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth option to a complete GOTO tracking system. As an added benefit, each package includes an adapter that allows you to use your smartphone to easily capture and share the beauty unfolding in your eyepiece. With Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover.

FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9.8 telescope with fully multi-coated glass; EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25″ 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.

Explore Scientific 102/1000 Doublet Refractor Specifications

  • Item Number: FL-AR1021000EQ3
  • Comes With:

Smartphone Adapter
One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece
Red Dot Viewfinder
Downloadable Software

  • Magnification: 175X
  • Lens Coatings: Fully Multi Coated
  • Focal Length: 1000mm focal length
  • Focal Ratio: f/9.8
  • Adapter: 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25″ 90° Diagonal
  • Optical Diameter: 102mm
  • Eyepiece (Included): 25mm Plössl
  • Mount Type: EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount

Instruction Manual

First Light EQ3Mount Manual

Supporting Videos

Recommended Accessories

  • 1.25″ 2X Achromatic Barlow – To get more magnification while observing your favorite planet
  • Universal Smartphone Adapter – To capture pictures of Moon and planets right in your smartphone immediately as you observe it.
  • T-Ring (Canon) – To capture photos with your Canon EOS DSLR using Telescope tube as high focal length lens for camera.
  • T-Ring (Nikon) – To capture photos with your NIKON DSLR using Telescope tube as high focal length lens for camera.
  • T-Ring (Sony) – To capture photos with your Sony DSLR using Telescope tube as high focal length lens for camera.
  • 1.25″ T-Mount/Adapter – To attached any DSLR directly in the eyepiece barrel when using in combination with DSLR TRing.
  • Customized Telescope Padded bag: Designed to keep your Telescope safe from sudden damages to optics and body, safe of dust and dirt, easy carrying solution.