{"product_id":"explore-firstlight-80mm-cf-telescope-go-to-tracker-combo-with-solar-filter","title":"Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kt-page\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kt-page{--kt-accent:#00A1CF;--kt-accent-hover:#008DB7;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;font-family:inherit;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin-bottom:36px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq{width:100%;max-width:420px;aspect-ratio:1\/1;margin:0 auto;background:#ffffff;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;}\n.kt-page .kt-sq img{max-width:92%;max-height:92%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy h2{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-hero-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:14px;}\n.kt-page .kt-features{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:40px;margin:40px 0;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-copy{flex:1 1 55%;}\n.kt-page .kt-features-img{flex:1 1 40%;text-align:center;}\n.kt-page .kt-section-heading{font-size:21px;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--kt-accent);margin-bottom:18px;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:12px;padding-left:26px;position:relative;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list li:before{content:\"\\2713\";color:var(--kt-accent);font-weight:bold;position:absolute;left:0;}\n.kt-page .kt-feature-list b{color:#222;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs-wrap{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 24px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:30px 0;font-size:15px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th,.kt-page .kt-specs td{border:2px solid #000;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs th{background:#00A1CF;color:#fff;font-size:16px;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f2f2f2;}\n.kt-page .kt-specs tr:nth-child(odd){background:#ffffff;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta{text-align:center;margin:40px 0;font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:16px;margin-top:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a{display:inline-block;padding:12px 26px;border:2px solid #00A1CF;border-radius:4px;color:#00A1CF;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;transition:all .15s ease;}\n.kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:hover{background:#00A1CF;color:#fff;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a{display:block;color:#00A1CF;font-weight:bold;font-size:30px;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:10px;}\n.kt-page .kt-manuals a:hover{color:#008DB7;}\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .kt-page .kt-hero,.kt-page .kt-features{flex-direction:column;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-img img,.kt-page .kt-features-img img{max-width:400px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-hero-copy p,.kt-page .kt-features-copy p{font-size:17px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;}\n  .kt-page .kt-cta-buttons a:nth-child(3){grid-column:1 \/ span 2;}\n  .kt-page .kt-manuals a{font-size:24px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSolar and Deep-Sky Astronomy in One GoTo-Ready Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-hero-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"kt-sq\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/explorescientific.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/FL-80640CF-iEXOS_1.jpg\" alt=\"Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kt-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"kt-features-copy\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"kt-section-heading\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"kt-feature-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e80mm Carbon Fiber Refractor\u003c\/b\u003e - 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