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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor w/ Twilight I Alt/Az mount - FL-AR1021000MAZ01

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$503.99 $699.99 In stock

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm Doublet Refractor With Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount

Explore Scientific's FirstLight AR102 gives impressive multi-coated optics that give brighter images and enhance contrast. It also has an anti-reflective coating to prevent light loss and chromatic aberrations.

This FirstLight telescope will work for you whether you prefer observing the Moon's desolate surface features or enjoy the hunt for deep-sky celestial objects. The refracting telescope comes with many accessories you'll need. The AR102 features a straightforward manual alt-azimuth mount, perfect for beginners or for quick observation sessions. This telescope includes the following: a 25mm eyepiece, diagonal, red dot finder, and even a smartphone adapter so you can capture photos and videos using your phone's camera!


Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount

The Twilight I Alt-Azimuth mount provides simple, hassle-free OTA mounting. This single-arm fork mount features dual-axis slow-motion tracking cables for precise movements. The Vixen-style dovetail saddle enables fast detachment.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emma ★★★★★

Even in the city's light pollution, the multi-coated optics on this 102mm really pull out the Moon's craters and Jupiter's bands with surprising clarity. The Twilight I mount holds steady enough that I'm not fighting the scope every time I bump the eyepiece, which makes a huge difference for a begin

Sebastian ★★★★★

I’ve been using the Twilight I alt-az mount every clear night this week, and it’s rock solid even at high magnification. The 102mm doublet gives crisp views of the moon and Jupiter’s bands, though the focuser could be a touch smoother. Still, for the price it’s a fantastic grab-and-go setup that doe

Mia S. ★★★★★

The multi-coated optics really pull in more light than my old scope, making Jupiter’s bands pop even in a suburban backyard. I brought it out for a quick lunar session and the views were crisp edge to edge, with no color fringing I noticed. For the price, it’s a solid performer that doesn’t feel lik

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