Celestron FirstScope Telescope, 76mm (3") Dobsonian Style Reflector

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2011-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

a whopper for the coin spent

you can enjoy this mini model with complete confidence. Big bang for the buck. Great for getting kids into astronomy of those really great/clear nights. 50 years ago this would of cost alot of money. Regards, billy

billy

2009-11-07T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Great finder, but not for planitary

Mirror not a very good parabola. Even with a 20mm eyepiece, going in and out of focus shows spherical abberation, under corrected, 1/2 wave maybe? Saw no features on jupiter. Also a large turned down edge on last 0.4mm of outside, it can be seen without any eyepiece. I am using it as a finder of a 17.5" dob, works find at 17x. I will mask outter edge, down from F/4.5 to F/5.0. Rest of scope worked fine, but the two suplied Huygens type eyepieces are usless on F4.5 scopes, I use a 20mm Erfle.

JOEL H.

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Celestron FirstScope Telescope Specifications

  • Optical Design

    Newtonian Reflector

  • Aperture (mm)

    76 mm (2.99 in)

  • Focal Length

    300 mm (12 in)

  • Focal Ratio

    3.95

  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)

    20 mm (0.79 in)

  • Magnification of Eyepiece 1

    15 x

  • Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm)

    4 mm (0.16 in)

  • Magnification of Eyepiece 2

    75 x

  • Highest Useful Magnification

    180 x

  • Lowest Useful Magnification

    11 x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude

    11.9

  • Resolution (Rayleigh)

    1.83 arc seconds

  • Resolution (Dawes)

    1.53 arc seconds

  • Light Gathering Power

    118 x

  • Warranty

    2-year Telescope Warranty

  • UPC Code

    050234210249

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About Celestron FirstScope Telescope

Celestron FirstScope pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us!

In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come. Four centuries later, Celestron offers the portable FirstScope Telescope.

The FirstScope pays tribute to Galileo Galilei and many of historys most notable astronomers and scientists by displaying their names around the optical tube. We honor the contributions of these men and women, who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us.

The FirstScope is a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. This quality Dobsonian style telescope features a 76 mm aperture reflector optical tube. FirstScope is an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. It is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object, making the viewing experience a snap! The compact design makes it easy enough to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. FirstScope is also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk.

Celestron FirstScope Telescope Features

  • High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.
  • Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope
  • FirstScope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
  • Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.