Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount
This versatile Explore Scientific FirstLight™ series has an observing package that will fit and suit your individual needs, whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep-sky treasures. Each combination in this new line comes with all the essentials — a telescope, an eyepiece, a sturdy mount, and a red dot viewfinder. Telescope offerings include achromatic refractors ranging Maksutov-Cassegrains from 100mm to 152mm, Newtonian reflectors from 114mm to an impressive 203mm, and apertures from 70 to 152mm.
A simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth option varies to complete GOTO tracking system. The mounts differ and vary. Each package includes an adapter that allows you to use your digital phone to share and easily capture beauty unfolding in your eyepiece as an added benefit. With Firstlight™, All you need to provide is a desire to discover. Buy to see it for yourself! Add to cart now!
FirstLight 102mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount Features:
- 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.
- A full-size tripod includes an accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.
- The model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90° diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.
- A 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 devices to capture and share images.
FirstLight 102mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount Includes
- FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor
- EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount
- 40mm drawtube focuser
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal
- Plossl 25mm eyepiece
- HD132 Red-dot Finder
- Smartphone Camera adapter.
FirstLight 102mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount Specifications:
Description | FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with EXOS Nano EQ mount |
Item Number | FL-AR1021000EQ3 |
Magnification | 175x |
Focal Length | 1000mm focal length |
Focal Ratio | f/9.8 |
Adapter | 40mm drawtube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal |
Optical Diameter | 102mm |
Eyepiece (Included) | 25mm Plossl |
Mount Type | EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount |