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Explore Scientific - FirstLight 90mm Refractor Telescope - White

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  • General
    • Brand: Explore Scientific
    • Model Number: FL-AR90500AZ
    • Product Name: FirstLight 90mm Refractor Telescope
    • Color: White
  • Additional Dimensions
    • Optical Tube Dimension Length: 500 millimeters
    • Optical Tube Dimension Diameter: 90 millimeters
    • Objective Lens Diameter: 90 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 29 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 14 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 6.3 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 4.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Included
    • Eyepieces Included: 20mm and 9mm eyepieces
    • Tripod Included: true
  • Features
    • Magnification Type: Variable (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
    • Optical Design: Refractor (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
    • Electronic Red-Dot Projection Viewfinder: true (Locate astronomical objects more easily by using the electronic red-dot viewfinder, which shows unmagnified upright images. Wherever the telescope is pointed, a red dot or other symbol appears on the projection screen to help the user locate and focus on targets.)
    • Mount Type: Manual alt-azimuth
    • Tripod Mountable: Yes
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 year
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 year
  • Imaging
    • Magnification: 125 times
  • Exposure Control
    • Focal Length: 500 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
  • Other
    • Telescope Class: Refractor
    • UPC: 812257018390

Help your kid analyze the sky with this Explore Scientific FirstLight FL-AR90500AZ doublet refractor telescope. The 90mm aperture gathers ample power to peer into galaxies and nebulae, while the full-size tripod offers stability. The Explore Scientific FirstLight doublet refractor telescope has a doublet design for minimizing chromatic deviation, and the included adapter helps you capture images smoothly.

  • Altazimuth fork mount: Features slow-motion controls to help you track celestial objects.
  • Up to 125x power magnification: Helps bring terrestrial and astronomical objects within sight.
  • 90mm diameter: Along with a refractor optical design, provides improved visibility.
  • 500mm focal length and f/5.5 focal ratio: Ensure clarity and precision.
  • 20mm and 9mm eyepieces: Allow easy viewing.
  • Smartphone adapter: Allows you to secure your smartphone to the device to capture the image in the eyepiece.
Whats Included
  • Explore Scientific FirstLight 90mm Refractor Telescope
  • Smartphone adapter
  • Red dot viewfinder
  • Alt/AZ “U” Yoke mount
  • Aluminum tripod
  • 1.25" draw tube focuser
  • 1.25" erect imaging diagonal
  • 1.25" K9 and K20 eyepieces
  • Owner's manual

Q: Can I attach my smartphone to this telescope?

A: Yes, you can secure your smartphone to the telescope using the included smartphone adapter.

Q: What type of mount does this telescope have?

A: This telescope features a manual alt-azimuth mount.

Q: What is the optical design of this telescope?

A: The optical design of this telescope is refractor.

Q: Are there eyepieces included with the telescope?

A: Yes, the telescope includes 20mm and 9mm eyepieces.

Q: What is the maximum magnification of this telescope?

A: The telescope offers up to 125x power magnification.

Q: What is the focal length of this telescope?

A: The telescope has a focal length of 500.0 millimeters.

Q: Does this telescope come with a tripod?

A: Yes, a tripod is included with this telescope.

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