Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor
- Black carbon fiber wrapped FirstLight 80 mm telescope
- 80mm aperture will reveal impressive lunar details ranging from
craters to rilles, planetary features like Saturn’s ring structure or
Jupiter’s cloud belts; and bright deep sky treasures like galaxies,
nebulae and clusters.
- Model comes with a solar filter, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90°
diagonal for more comfortable viewing and a red dot viewfinder to aid in
object location.
- Built-in dew shield slows moisture build-up on the objective lens and reduces interference from ambient light.
- Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.
iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System
- Integrated Explore Scientific PMC-Eight™
system that transcends the industry standard single processor by
utilizing eight CPUs that operate independently of one another to focus
on defined functions, which results in superior responsiveness,
efficiency, reliability and astoundingly fast timing intervals.
- Clutched dual-axis worm gears with quiet precision stepper motor belt drives
- Intuitive ExploreStars app, which is available
for Apple, Android and Windows tablets, that makes it simple to operate
the GOTO system. Through it, users can quickly align their telescope,
navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of thousands of
celestial objects
- Clutched RA and Declination axes are smooth
and allow for precise balancing which makes the process of repositioning
your telescope efficient
- Polar alignment sight hole through the RA axis and precise altitude control for fast alignment without polar scope.
- Battery pack powering the PMC-Eight™ system uses 8 C batteries and is secured in a bracket on one of the tripod legs when in use
- Two 1 kg counterweights included
- Glow-in-the-dark markings on mount and tripod
Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system
or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series
has an observing package that will fit your individual needs. Each of
the combinations in this new line comes complete with all of the
essentials: a telescope, a sturdy mount, an eyepiece and a red dot
viewfinder.
Mounts vary from a simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth option to a
complete GOTO tracking system. As an added benefit, each package
includes an adapter that allows you to use your smartphone to easily
capture and share the beauty unfolding in your eyepiece. With
Firstlight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover.
FirstLight AR80mm black carbon fiber wrapped Tube Refractor with
640mm focal length f/8 telescope with fully-coated glass; iEXOS-100
PMC-Eight Go-To Tracker Mount; 40mm draw tube focuser; Solar Filter;
1.25" 90° Diagonal; Plossl 25mm eyepiece; and Red-dot Finder; Smartphone
Camera adapter.
iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight
-Jim Johnston Astrophotographer
The iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight™ Equatorial Tracker System is a complete astronomical computerized Wifi or Wired GOTO Equatorial Tracker with integrated PMC-Eight™ electronics suitable for attaching Small Telescopes or DSLR Cameras attached to a standard "Vixen
Style" Dovetail Plate. Use 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 (either wired or wireless) to
work with virtually any sky software that supports ASCOM. Tablet or
computer must be purchased separately.
The iEXOS-100 utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and
Explore Scientific’s revolutionary PMC-Eight™ Precision Motion Control
system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they
journey across it. This combination provides superior observing and
imaging performance without a prohibitive price tag.
GOTO systems play an important role in the world of amateur astronomy
because they ensure users spend less time searching for particular
objects and more time observing and imaging. The PMC-Eight™ with
its versatile connections supported with free to download apps for
Windows, Android, and iOS, or through the free to download ASCOM
PMC-Eight™ driver and POTH Client to connect
to your favorite ASCOM Compliant Astronomical Software, can allow you to
control the telescope from a few feet away or by communicating
computer-to-computer with an Internet connection from virtually anywhere
in the world.
One of the standout features of the iEXOS-100 system is its German
equatorial design. When it comes to tracking the stars with a telescope,
there is nothing that compares to a German Equatorial Mount (GEM)
because it will precisely follow objects as they rise in the east and
set in the west. For observers, a GEM makes it easy to keep your
celestial target in your eyepiece. For imagers, it helps you avoid
common astrophotography pitfalls like field rotation.
Before you can track an object, you need to find it, and that
objective can be daunting when you’re faced with a vast expanse of inky
black sky or a bright city sky. The iEXOS-100 puts a powerful GOTO
system in your arsenal of astronomical tools that takes the frustration
out of navigating the night sky. This integrated version of Explore
Scientific’s PMC-Eight™ system transcends the industry standard single
processor by utilizing an 8-core microcontroller with eight CPUs that
operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions. This
delegation of tasks among the processors results in a system that
offers superior responsiveness, efficiency, reliability and astoundingly
fast timing intervals for smooth image acquisition and accurate
tracking.
Although it is internally complex, the GOTO system can be easily
operated from your own Apple, Android or Windows tablet using the
ExploreStars app, which has an intuitive nature that makes it simple and
quick to align your telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics
about tens of thousands of celestial objects. This dynamic app is fueled
by a database that is routinely updated to ensure it remains a relevant
resource.
Our commitment to creating a streamlined GOTO mount is obvious in
other design choices. The iEXOS-100 has smooth locking clutches that
will let you quickly reposition your telescope from one side to the
other and an altitude knob for smooth height adjustments. The mount base
includes a small polar alignment tunnel that allows users to roughly
align their observing setup with Polaris. It also has a simple bubble
level that comes in handy when stabilizing your tripod. Other features
include a bracket for holding the battery pack, which powers the
PMC-Eight™ system through 8 C batteries (not
included); two 1 kg counterweights for balancing; and glow-in-the-dark
markers on certain points of the mount and tripod so you can stay
oriented with your setup 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.
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