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Celestron FirstScope 76mm f/4 Signature Series Moon Alt-Az Reflector Telescope
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This telescope offers an ideal introduction to lunar and planetary observation with a 76mm aperture and fast f/4 focal ratio for bright images. Its compact Newtonian reflector design provides a wide field of view, perfect for comet-watching and meteor showers. The manual alt-azimuth mount allows easy tracking of celestial objects. It includes two eyepieces for varied magnification and a downloadable lunar eBook. Easy to assemble and transport, it's perfect for hassle-free stargazing.
Features
Wrapped with a graphic featuring an image of the moon captured by astronomer and lunar imager Robert Reeves, the Celestron FirstScope 76mm f/4 Signature Series Moon Alt-Az Reflector Telescope is designed as an ideal entry-level optic for observing the Moon and planets, comet-watching, and enjoying meteor showers. This tabletop telescope features a Newtonian reflector optical design, and comes with two fully multi-coated 1.25" diameter eyepieces that yield 15x and 75x magnifications. The manual tabletop alt-azimuth mount gives you easy control of the telescope for tracking near and deep-sky objects. This telescope is easy to assemble and transport, so you can spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the night sky. Purchase of the scope includes a free download of Reeves' ebook "Lunar Landscapes".
Optical Performance
- 76mm aperture is ideal for lunar and planetary viewing
- Fast f/4 focal ratio ensures images are bright
- Short 300mm focal length yields lower magnifications for wide fields of view to complement the manual AZ mount
- Newtonian reflector design produces a longer effective focal length than the physical length of the optical tube to ensure a compact form factor
- Resolution: 1.83 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.53 arcsec, Dawes
- 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Mount
- Manual alt-azimuth mount
- Stable tabletop base
- Easy set up and leveling on virtually any surface including tables and car hoods
Eyepieces
- 1.25" diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" filters and accessories
- Fully multi-coated to improve color and contrast
- 4mm eyepiece for 75x magnification
- 20mm eyepiece for 15x magnification
Specifications
Optical Design
- Reflector
Specifications
- Aperture
- 76 mm
- Focal Length
- 300mm
- Focal Ratio
- f/4
- Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
- 1.25"
Accessories
- Diagonal
- None
- Finderscope
- None
- Tripod
- None
- Mount Type
- Manual alt-azimuth
- Power Source
- None
- Optical Tube Length
- Not specified by Manufacturer
- Weight
- Not specified by Manufacturer