Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm Doublet Refractor Telescope OTA | FL-AR1271200OTA
FL-AR1271200OTA
Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm Doublet Refractor Telescope OTA | FL-AR1271200OTA
FL-AR1271200OTA
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Product Description
Whether you're looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series has an observing package that will fit your individual needs.
Designed and built for beginners or as a competent grab-and-go option for fast observation sessions, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm f/9.4 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope offers a simple yet powerful observation rig for viewing the Moon, planets, meteor showers, and bright deep-sky objects. The optics are fully multicoated with anti-reflection coatings to reduce light loss and produce brighter and clearer images with more accurate colours versus non-coated systems.
What can I see with a Explore Scientific FirstLight 127mm Doublet Refractor Telescope OTA | FL-AR1271200OTA?
Here are some simulated views of common objects. Results with your telescope will vary with viewing conditions, obrits, equipment and more.
Jupiter with
25mm Eyepiece - 48x Magnification
(Included with This Telescope)
Jupiter with
10mm Eyepiece - 120x Magnification
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Jupiter with
5mm Eyepiece - 240x Magnification
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Moon with 25mm Eyepiece
48x Magnification
(Included with This Telescope)
Moon with 10mm Eyepiece
120x Magnification
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Moon with 5mm Eyepiece
240x Magnification
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Andromeda with 36mm Eyepiece
33x Magnification
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Andromeda with 25mm Eyepiece
48x Magnification
(Included with This Telescope)
Andromeda with 10mm Eyepiece
120x Magnification
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What's in the Box
Specifications
| Item Number | FL-AR1271200OTA |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi Coated |
| Magnification | 180X |
| Focal Length | 1200mm focal length |
| Focal Ratio | f/9.4 |
| Focuser | 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser |
| Diagonal | 2" 90° Diagonal |
| Optical Diameter | 127mm |
| Eyepiece | 25 mm Plossl |
| Adapter | Universal Smart Phone Adapter |
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