Explore Scientific FirstLight AR80 White Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount
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Explore Scientific 80 mm FirstLight Refractor w/Twilight Nano Mount
Whether you're interested in probing the details of our solar system or investigating the wonders of the deep sky, Explore Scientific's flexible FirstLight™ series offers an observing package that will comform to your specific needs. This particular package contains an AR80 f/8 White Tube Refractor with 640 mm focal length with a solid Twilight Nano alt-az mount, 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, and red dot finder. In addition, the FirstLight AR80 also comes with a smartphone adapter that enables you to effortlessly capture and share the spectacle observable in your eyepiece. With Firstlight™, the only requirement is a desire for discovery.
Explore Scientific AR80 FirstLight Refractor Specifications
- Focal Length: 640 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/8
- Adapter: 40 mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90º diagonal
- Optical Diameter: 80 mm
- Eyepiece: 25 mm Plossl
- Mount: Twilight Nano Alt-Az
SKU Number
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EXS-FL-AR80640TN |
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Model Number
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FL-AR80640TN |
Telescope Series
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Explore FirstLight |
Focal Ratio
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f/8 |
Optical Design
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Refractor |
Telescope Aperture
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80mm (3.15") |
Telescope Mount Type
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Alt-Azimuth |
Type of Electronics
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Manual - No Electronics |
Number of Refractor Elements
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2 (Doublet) |
Focal Length (mm)
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640 mm |
Optical Coatings
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Fully Multi Coated |
Focuser Style
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Rack & Pinion |
Focuser Size
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1.57" |
Focuser Speed
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Single Speed |
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls?
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Yes |
Tripod Height Range (in.)
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25" - 42" |
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.)
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1.25" |
Tripod Leg Material
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Stainless Steel/Steel |
Warranty
Warranty
Manufacturer's warranty period, if known. Customers should communicate directly with the manufacturer regarding details of their warranty, as warranties have a tendency to change without notice.
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Explore Scientific 1 Year/Unlimited Lifetime upon Registration/Electronics 1 Year |
- Explore Scientific 80 mm f/8 FirstLight White Tube Refractor
- Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount
- 1.25" Steel Tripod
- 40 mm Draw Tube Focuser
- Smartphone Camera Adapter
- 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece
- Red Dot Finder
- 1.25" 90º Star Diagonal
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