Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm CF Refractor Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter
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Solar and Deep-Sky Astronomy in One GoTo-Ready Package
The Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo pairs a lightweight carbon fiber 80mm refractor with the iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight equatorial GoTo mount, giving new astronomers a complete system for both solar and deep-sky viewing right out of the box.
A professional solar filter is included, so you can safely observe sunspots and solar activity during the day, then switch to tracking galaxies, star clusters, and planets after dark with automated GoTo pointing.
The carbon fiber optical tube shaves weight versus the standard aluminum tube version, and pairs with a smartphone adapter-ready eyepiece setup for easy entry-level astrophotography.
Key Features
- 80mm Carbon Fiber Refractor - lightweight optical tube for solar and deep-sky viewing
- Solar Filter Included - safely observe sunspots and solar activity during the day
- iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight GoTo Mount - automated pointing and tracking for hundreds of objects
- 125x Magnification - achievable with the included 25mm Plossl eyepiece
- ExploreStars App Compatible - smartphone control for GoTo slewing and object database
- Complete Beginner-to-Intermediate Kit - telescope, mount, tripod, eyepiece, and solar filter included
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 80mm |
| Focal Length | 640mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8 |
| Optical Tube Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Magnification | 125x (with included eyepiece) |
| Included Eyepiece | 25mm Plossl |
| Focuser | 40mm Draw Tube, 1.25-Inch Diagonal |
| Solar Filter | Included |
| Mount Head Weight | 9.45 Pounds |
| Tripod Weight | 5.35 Pounds |
| Tripod Height, Collapsed | 25.5 Inches |
| Tripod Height, Fully Extended | 45 Inches |
| Counterweights | Two 1kg Weights Included |
| Capacity | ~9 Pounds Visual Only; 19 Pounds with Counterweights |
| Warranty | Limited warranty, activated with registration within 60 days of purchase |
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