Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with EXOS EQ Nano Mount FL-AR1021000EQ3
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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with EXOS EQ Nano Mount FL-AR1021000EQ3
Product Description
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 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.
Product 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.
- 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.
FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN
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 600mm focal length f/6.47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter.
Product 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.
- Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope.
- Mount is lightweight but can still 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.
FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight I Mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01
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 Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.
FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-AR1021000EXOS2GT
FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9.8 telescope with EXOS-2 GoTo German Equatorial mount; 11 lb counterweight; 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.The EXOS-2 GOTO Computerized German Equatorial mount is equipped with motors on both axes, allowing the mount to track astronomical objects accurately. The precision gears allow operation with a minimum of backlash on all nine slewing speeds.A simple 1, 2, or 3 star alignment is necessary to orient the scope for tracking and finding objects. The convenient hand controller has GoTo function controls with 272,994 object database making this affordable mount accurate and reliable.The mount has a solid 1" stainless steel tube tripod with excellent stability and can be loaded. The included 12V battery pack can be conveniently attached to the eyepiece tray and requires 8 “D” size batteries. Package includes the EXOS equatorial mount, tripod, hand controller, battery pack, and 9.9 lb counterweight. 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.
Product Specifications
Item Number | FL-AR1021000EQ3 | FL-AR102600TN | FL-AR1021000MAZ01 | FL-AR1021000EXOS2GT |
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Comes With | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software | Smartphone Adapter40mm draw tube focuser1.25" 90° DiagonalOne 25 mm Plössl EyepieceRed Dot ViewfinderDownloadable Software | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software |
Magnification | 175X | 150X | 175x | 175X |
Focal Length | 1000mm focal length | 660 | 1000mm focal length | 1000mm focal length |
Focal Ratio | f/9.8 | f/6.47 | f/9.8 | f/9.8 |
Adapter | 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal | 40mm draw tube focuser | 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal | 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal |
Optical Diameter | 102 | 102mm | 102 | 102mm |
Eyepiece (Included) | 25mm Plössl | 25 mm Plössl | 25mm Plössl | 25mm Plössl |
Mount Type | EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount | Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount | Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount | EXOS-2 GoTo German Equatorial mount; 11 lb counterweight |
Warranty
One Year Warranty
Resources
Estimated between and
Will usually ship within 1 business day.
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
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We Put Our Customers First to us. If it doesn't fit, it breaks, you've changed your mind or for no reason whatsoever simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you every cent. |
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
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In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
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We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
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Ordering from Shoptimized is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. |
Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with EXOS EQ Nano Mount FL-AR1021000EQ3
Product Description
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 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.
Product 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.
- 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.
FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR102600TN
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 600mm focal length f/6.47 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; and Smartphone Camera adapter.
Product 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.
- Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount has a panhandle control that makes it easy to position the telescope.
- Mount is lightweight but can still 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.
FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with Twilight I Mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01
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 Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount; 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and HD132 Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.
FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-AR1021000EXOS2GT
FirstLight AR102mm White Tube Refractor with 1000mm focal length f/9.8 telescope with EXOS-2 GoTo German Equatorial mount; 11 lb counterweight; 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.The EXOS-2 GOTO Computerized German Equatorial mount is equipped with motors on both axes, allowing the mount to track astronomical objects accurately. The precision gears allow operation with a minimum of backlash on all nine slewing speeds.A simple 1, 2, or 3 star alignment is necessary to orient the scope for tracking and finding objects. The convenient hand controller has GoTo function controls with 272,994 object database making this affordable mount accurate and reliable.The mount has a solid 1" stainless steel tube tripod with excellent stability and can be loaded. The included 12V battery pack can be conveniently attached to the eyepiece tray and requires 8 “D” size batteries. Package includes the EXOS equatorial mount, tripod, hand controller, battery pack, and 9.9 lb counterweight. 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.
Product Specifications
Item Number | FL-AR1021000EQ3 | FL-AR102600TN | FL-AR1021000MAZ01 | FL-AR1021000EXOS2GT |
---|---|---|---|---|
Comes With | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software | Smartphone Adapter40mm draw tube focuser1.25" 90° DiagonalOne 25 mm Plössl EyepieceRed Dot ViewfinderDownloadable Software | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software | Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software |
Magnification | 175X | 150X | 175x | 175X |
Focal Length | 1000mm focal length | 660 | 1000mm focal length | 1000mm focal length |
Focal Ratio | f/9.8 | f/6.47 | f/9.8 | f/9.8 |
Adapter | 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal | 40mm draw tube focuser | 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal | 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser; 2" 90° Diagonal |
Optical Diameter | 102 | 102mm | 102 | 102mm |
Eyepiece (Included) | 25mm Plössl | 25 mm Plössl | 25mm Plössl | 25mm Plössl |
Mount Type | EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial mount | Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount | Twilight 1 Alt/Az mount | EXOS-2 GoTo German Equatorial mount; 11 lb counterweight |
Warranty
One Year Warranty
Resources
Estimated between and
Will usually ship within 1 business day.
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Please allow 10 days for your order to arrive. We source products from all over the world to bring you epic offers and the lowest prices. This means sometimes you have to wait a little longer to get your order but it's always worth it! |
|
![]() |
Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
![]() |
We Put Our Customers First to us. If it doesn't fit, it breaks, you've changed your mind or for no reason whatsoever simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you every cent. |
|
![]() |
Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
|
![]() |
In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
|
![]() |
We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
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Ordering from Shoptimized is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. |