Explore Scientific FirstLight 70mm Refractor
The Explore Firstlight 70mm telescope comes complete with all the essentials that you will need to get started right away. This is a great entry-level tool, perfect for beginner astronomers looking to take their first steps into astronomy. (The package comes with a single-sheet, easy-to-follow setup manual that will help get you viewing the night sky in no time.)
FirstLight 70mm Achromatic Refractor Benefits:
- The 70mm aperture will allow enough light into the eyepiece to show you great lunar details, Jupiter’s big red spot, Saturn’s rings and even many of the brightest Messier objects.
- Simple yoke mount with an altitude slow motion control rod makes it easy to smoothly move the telescope and track objects.
- An accessory tray is included with the full-sized tripod for convenience.
- Built-in dew shield slows moisture build-up on the front lens and also reduces interference from ambient light.
- This kit comes with a smartphone adapter to easily take pictures of the night sky and share them with your friends and family.
- The erect image diagonal allows for correct view orientation when the refractor telescope is used for terrestrial purposes.
This AR70mm Package Includes:
- 70mm refractor telescope
- Alt-azimuth, "U" Yoke mount
- Aluminum tripod
- Built-in dew shield
- Drawtube focuser (1.25")
- Erect Image Diagonal (1.25")
- K9 and K20 eyepieces (1.25")
- Red-dot finder
- Smartphone adapter
FirstLight 70mm Achromatic Refractor Specifications:
Description | Explore FirstLight AR70mm Refractor w/ AZ mount |
Item Number | FL-AR70700AZ |
Comes With | • Smartphone Adapter • Red Dot Viewfinder • Computer Software |
Highest Useful Magnification | 165X |
Focal Length | 700mm |
Focal Ratio | f/10 |
Adapter | 1.25" O.D. rack & pinion focuser; 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal |
Optical Diameter | 70mm (2.76-inches) |
Eyepiece (Included) | 1.25" K9 and K20 eyepieces |
Mount Type | Alt/AZ mount with altitude slow motion control; Aluminum tripod |