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Explore Scientific FirstLight 127 mm White Tube Maksutov-Cassegrain w/EQ3 Mount - FL-MC1271900EQ3

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$376.29 $529.99 In stock

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Explore Scientific FirstLight MAK127 with EXOS Nano EQ3 Mount

Explore Scientific's 127mm FirstLight Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope includes everything to get you exploring the wonders of the night sky. Whether observing the serene surface features of the Moon or exploring the depths of the deep sky, you will be amazed by the crisp clarity you will enjoy when viewing celestial objects. Included is a MAK127 optical tube and EXOS Nano EQ3 Mount. Other essential accessories included are a 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25" diagonal, red dot finder, and smartphone adapter, so you can share the stunning views through your eyepiece via text, email, or social media. With Firstlight™, the only requirement is a curiosity about the night sky.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ryan ★★★★★

Finally got it set up in my backyard and the 127mm aperture really pulls in faint deep-sky objects. The Mak-Cass design keeps the tube short and manageable on the EQ3 mount. Seeing Saturn's rings clearly on the first clear night is exactly what I was hoping for.

Kevin A. ★★★★★

Even on a night with some hazy moonlight, the 127mm aperture pulled in enough light to clearly see Jupiter's cloud bands and four moons. The EQ3 mount made tracking incredibly smooth for long eyepiece sessions.

Robert ★★★★★

Saturn’s rings snapped into crisp focus on the very first night, and the 127mm aperture pulled in the moon’s craters like I’d never seen before. The EQ3 mount tracked smoothly once I balanced it, and the whole setup feels solid enough for a beginner to actually enjoy.