Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm 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 80mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount Features:
- 80mm Aperture will reveal impressive lunar details, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Jupiter’s cloud belts, and bright deep-sky treasures like galaxies, nebulae and clusters.
- German equatorial mount, which is designed to smoothly track celestial objects as they journey across the sky, has two flexible shafts for precise guiding and a counterweight (2 ½ lbs) that provides necessary balance.
- Full-size tripod includes an accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.
- 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.
FirstLight 80mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount Includes:
- FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor
- EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount
- 40mm drawtube focuser
- 1.25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece
- Red-dot Finder
- Smartphone Camera adapter.
FirstLight 80mm Refractor + EXOS Nano EQ Mount Specifications:
| Description | FirstLight 80mm White Tube Refractor w/ EXOS Nano EQmount |
| Item Number | FL-AR80900EQ3 |
| Magnification | 125x |
| Focal Length | 900mm focal length |
| Focal Ratio | f/11.25 |
| Adapter | 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal |
| Optical Diameter | 80mm |
| Eyepiece (Included) | 25mm Plossl |
| Mount Type | EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount |