Explore Scientific FirstLight 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only - FL-MC1271900OTA

Explore Scientific FirstLight 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only

Features:

• 127 mm (5") Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only

• Generous 127 mm aperture has good light-gathering capability for galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters

• Focal ratio of (f/15) and Maksutov design provides larger images at the focal plane

• Model comes with a 1.25" 25 mm Plössl eyepiece and a red dot finder to aid in object location

• Included smartphone adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images

• OTA Only, No Mount is included

This is an Explore Scientific FirstLight 5" Maksutov-Cassegrain (Mak) Telescope - (OTA Only). This portable telescope OTA has an aperture of 127 mm (5") and a focal ratio of f/15, for a focal length of 1900 mm.  Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes are noted for their higher f/numbers for high contrast, sharp images. They are often favored by amateur astronomers who plan to do a lot of planetary and lunar observing, (i.e. well-resolved objects) because of their larger images at their focal plane and their high contrast performance. It comes with a 25 mm Plossl 1.25" eyepiece and diagonal, a Red Dot Finder, and a Smartphone Adapter. No mount is included. Attach this telescope to your own existing mount or purchase an Explore Scientific mount from us.

This Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA is a good scope for those who might be just getting started in the astronomy hobby. It has an aperture which is large enough to collect light well and provide the views of some of the better deep sky objects, as well as the planets, and the Moon. It includes a smartphone adapter to help you use your smart device to capture and share images. This OTA weighs only 7.6 pounds.

Includes a Limited One year Warranty from Explore Scientific, after your registration.

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