Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm f/8 Refractor GOTO Equatorial Telescope Tracker Combo

Enhance your stargazing experience with the FirstLight 80mm f/8 Refractor GOTO Equatorial Telescope Tracker Combo. This versatile observing package is designed for both solar system exploration and deep sky discovery. The FirstLight series offers a comprehensive set-up, including a high-quality telescope, a robust mount, a precision eyepiece, and a red dot viewfinder.

The telescope features a FirstLight AR80mm White Tube Refractor with a 640mm focal length f/8, fully-coated for superior light transmission. The package also includes an iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Go-To Tracker Mount, a 40mm draw tube focuser, a 1.25" 90 Degree Diagonal, a Plossl 25mm eyepiece, and a Red-dot Finder.

The iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System is a state-of-the-art astronomical computerized Wifi or Wired GOTO Equatorial Tracker. It's equipped with integrated PMC-Eight electronics, making it suitable for attaching small telescopes or DSLR Cameras to a standard "Vixen Style" Dovetail Plate.

This system is compatible with the free ExploreStars App for Tablets (Windows, Android, Amazon, and Apple), or with the free ASCOM Standards Compliant PMC-Eight ASCOM driver and the ASCOM POTH Client from Explore Scientific. This allows you to control the telescope from virtually anywhere in the world, provided you have an internet connection.

The iEXOS-100 utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and Explore Scientific's revolutionary PMC-Eight Precision Motion Control system. This combination provides superior observing and imaging performance, ensuring you spend less time searching for particular objects and more time observing and imaging.

One of the standout features of the iEXOS-100 system is its German equatorial design. This design allows the telescope to precisely follow objects as they rise in the east and set in the west, making it easier for observers to keep their celestial target in the eyepiece and for imagers to avoid common astrophotography pitfalls like field rotation.

The iEXOS-100 also features smooth locking clutches for quick repositioning of your telescope, an altitude knob for smooth height adjustments, and a small polar alignment tunnel for rough alignment with Polaris. Other features include a bracket for holding the battery pack, two 1 kg counterweights for balancing, and glow-in-the-dark markers on certain points of the mount and tripod for easy orientation at night.

The mount is designed to hold up to 19 lbs (scope, accessories, and counterweights added together). The mount weights 9.45 pounds (4.29 kg), while the tripod and accessory tray weighs 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). The tripod, when collapsed is 27.25 inches (69.21 cm) tall.

In summary, the FirstLight 80mm f/8 Refractor GOTO Equatorial Telescope Tracker Combo is a comprehensive, high-quality, and user-friendly solution for all your astronomical observation needs.