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Home Telescopes Telescopes for Beginners Beginner Telescopes under 150 pounds Royal Observatory Greenwich FirstScope 76 Celestron Telescope
The Celestron Firstscope Royal Observatory Greenwich special edition telescope is a wide field-of-view compact telescope that provides bright, sharp views of the Moon’s mountains and craters in crisp detail. You’ll also enjoy using the FirstScope to pan the Milky Way, explore open star clusters, marvel at Saturn’s rings, or view favorite deepsky objects like the Orion Nebula.Easy to use A portable design that’s easy to use for astronomers of all levels - a great choice for kids and Families.CompactBeing small and lightweight makes it an ideal entry-level astronomical telescope.Quality Dobsonian style telescope features a spherical glass mirror with a generous 76mm of aperture.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 history’s 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 76mm 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.Specifications: Optical Design: Newtonian ReflectorAperture: 76mm (2.99")Focal Length: 300mm (12")Focal Ratio: f/3.95Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79")Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 15xFocal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (0.16")Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 75xHighest Useful Magnification: 180xLowest Useful Magnification: 11xLimiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.9Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.83 arc secondsResolution (Dawes): 1.53 arc secondsLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 118xSoftware: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Impressive clarity Quite overwhelmed at the clarity this telescope achieves. Compact and very steady, manoeuvres with ease. My 13 year old daughter is amazed and so am I! Definitely recommend for kids fascinated with the night sky, and parents alike. (29/12/2022) Zoe - South Shields, England
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