{"product_id":"explore-firstlight-80mm-cf-telescope-with-solar-filter","title":"Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope with Solar Filter","description":"\n\u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical tube assembly only ready for daytime solar or nighttime stellar use, for visual or astroimaging applications. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80mm 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescope comes with an over-the-lens professional-grade solar filter, for studies of sunspot activity, observations of partial phases of an eclipse, or transits. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded adapter allows attachment of a DSLR using a standard \u003ca title=\"T2 Ring\" href=\"https:\/\/www.explorescientific.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=T%40*\"\u003eT2-ring that is specific to your camera\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 90° diagonal for more comfortable viewing and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dew shield slows moisture build-up on the objective lens and reduces interference from stray light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged metal tube construction with black carbon fiber look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescope mounts to all of Explore Scientific mounts and other popular altazimuth and equatorial mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Solar Filter material being used is the new advanced ‘Solarlite’ Film manufactured by world-famous Thousand Oaks Optical through years of research and development. ‘Solarlite’ a new solar film that has the optical quality of glass with the advantages of impregnated polymer -- perfect for the solar astrophotographer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solar film used with this telescope is the same material used in Explore Scientific Eclipse Glasses which is rated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"ISO12312–2 - Opens in a new tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/59289.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eISO12312–2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etested and approved by ICS Labs for Direct Observation of the Sun. In addition, Explore Scientific Eclipse Glasses are meant to be used by anyone from adult to children under 14 years of age, which requires stringent ASTM testing and compliancy. ASTM is a mandatory set of safety rules and regulations under \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eASTM F963 – Standard Consumer Safety Specification for addressing safety requirements for any object designed, manufactured or marketed for children under 14 years of age. In addition we are recognized by the American Astronomical Association as a supplier of safe eclipse glasses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e \u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're eager to explore the intricacies of the Sun, delve into the breathtaking beauty of Saturn's Ring Structure, document the dynamic changes in Mars' ice caps, or embark on a mesmerizing journey through the vastness of time and space to discover deep sky wonders, the versatile Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Optical Tube Assembly with Solar Filter provides an observation package tailored to your specific needs. This telescope comes equipped with essential tools for solar exploration, featuring a lightweight telescope, a professional-grade over-the-lens solar filter, a smartphone camera adapter, eyepiece, and a fully-adjustable red dot viewfinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FirstLight AR80mm showcases a 640mm focal length, f\/8 telescope with a precision fully-coated optical Crown-and-Flint main objective lens. Notable features include an oversize 40mm draw tube focuser for optimal field illumination, especially for smartphone astroimaging. The package also includes a Solar Filter, a 1.25\" O.D. 90° Diagonal, a 1.25\" O.D. 4-element fully-coated 25mm Plossl eyepiece (delivering 25.6 X; 1.95 Deg True FOV), an adapter to connect a DSLR \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.explorescientific.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=T%40*\" title=\"T2 Ring\"\u003eusing a T2 ring\u003c\/a\u003e, a Red-dot Finder, and a Smartphone Camera adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis optical tube assembly is perfect for solar imaging, and it is small and lightweight enough to use for eclipse travel. This is also a great candidate for those looking for a high-resolution guide scope. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e \u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eOptical Tube Assembly Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003e80mm Dia. f\/8 Optical Crown and Flint Doublet, Fully Coated Objective Lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eFocal Length \u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e640mm Focal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification 160x; Visual Limiting Magnitude 11.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eOversize 40mm Draw Tube Rack \u0026amp; Pinion Focuser with 1.25\" O.D. Adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eClamp-Style Removable Cradle with Vixen-Style Mount Adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.25\" O.D. \u003c\/span\u003e90° Diagonal Mirror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003eSolar Safe Filter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eSmartphone Adapter for Imaging\u003cbr\u003e1.25-inch O.D. 4-Element Fully Coated 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece \u003cbr\u003eFully Adjustable Red Dot Viewfinder \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eRugged Metal Main Tube; Lightweight Plastic Dew Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eFront and Rear Dust Covers\u003cbr\u003eDownloadable Planetarium Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003eWeight 4lbs. (1.81 Kg); Dim: 24-inches x 4-inches (61 cm x 10 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"speccell speccell-left\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spanrow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e \u003c!--start tab--\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited USA One Year Warranty. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/apps\/product-registration\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e to register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--end tab--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-title\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/products\/iexos-100-2-pmc-eight-equatorial-tracker-system\" title=\"iEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System\"\u003eiEXOS-100-2 PMC-Eight Equatorial Tracker System\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"collection--title\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Explore Scientific 52° Series Waterproof Eyepieces\" href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/collections\/52-series-eyepieces\"\u003eExplore Scientific 52° Series Waterproof Eyepieces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCA Residents: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/explorescientificusa.com\/pages\/prop65\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProp 65 WARNING(S)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346046517553,"sku":"FL-80640OTA-CF","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/8703\/5441\/files\/FL-80640OTA-CF_1.jpg?v=1747147643","url":"https:\/\/www.impulsecameras.com\/products\/explore-firstlight-80mm-cf-telescope-with-solar-filter","provider":"IMPULSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}