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Explore Scientific FirstLight AR80 Refractor on Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TN

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$148.79 $239.99 In stock

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Refractor w/Twilight Nano Mount

The Explore Scientific FirstLight series lets users observe the wonders of our solar system and the hidden marvels of the deep sky.The AR80 f/8 FirstLight Refractor features a 640mm focal length so you can view faint, distant celestial objects with ease. Included with the refractor are a sturdy Twilight Nano alt-azimuth fork mount, 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25" diagonal and red dot finder. A smartphone adapter is also included so you can easily share the view through your eyepiece with friends and family via social media, text, or email.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Emma ★★★★★

The mount's slow-motion controls make tracking Saturn across the eyepiece feel effortless, even for my shaky hands. I've spent three nights already just sweeping the Milky Way with it.

Joseph ★★★★★

Crisp views of Jupiter's bands came through clearly even at 100x magnification, and the 80mm aperture gathers enough light for satisfying deep-sky peeks. The focuser is smooth and precise, making it easy to dial in sharp focus without any frustrating backlash.

Michael P. ★★★★★

The 80mm refractor pulls in crisp views of the moon’s craters right out of the box, and the whole setup is light enough to carry to the backyard in one trip. I was worried about the mount being flimsy, but it holds steady even when I bump the focuser.