FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN)
FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN)

Explore Scientific

FirstLight AR80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount (FL-AR80640TN)

Regular price
$ 239.99
Sale price
$ 239.99
Unit price
per 

This item is out of stock but you can place an order now and we’ll ship when it becomes available.

Overview

  • 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from craters to rilles, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or Jupiter’s cloud belts; and bright deep sky treasures like galaxies, nebulae and clusters.
  • 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.

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 AR80mm White Tube Refractor with 640mm focal length f/8 telescope with Twilight Nano Alt/Az mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone Camera adapter.

Specification

Item Number FL-AR80640TN
Comes With Smartphone Adapter 
One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece 
Red Dot Viewfinder 
Downloadable Software
Magnification 125x
Focal Length 640mm focal length
Focal Ratio f/8
Adapter 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25" 90° Diagonal;
Optical Diameter 80mm
Eyepiece (Included) 25 mm Plössl
Mount Type Twilight Nano

Limited USA One Year Warranty. Click Here to register.

Personal Upgrade Path

Buy risk-free: When it’s time to trade up you’ll get the most value for your used gear.