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The Explore Scientific FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount is a powerful and versatile tool for beginners and seasoned observers alike, with its 114mm aperture and fast f/4.3 focal ratio delivering sharp, bright views of planets, the Moon, and brighter deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae. The German equatorial mount ensures smooth, accurate tracking of celestial targets as they move through the night sky, making both visual observation and astrophotography easier and more precise. With its large aperture and short focal length, the fast focal ratio makes this scope ideal for lower magnification wide-field observation or deep-sky astrophotography. The complete package includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, red dot finder, full-size tripod with accessory tray, and a smartphone adapter so you can capture and share your stargazing experiences with ease.
| Optical design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Included Accessories | Red Dot Finder, Smartphone Camera Adapter |
| Focal length | 500 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4.3 |
| Aperture | 114 mm |
| Optical Diameter | 114 mm |
| Included Eyepiece | 25mm Plössl |
| Tripod Weight | 10 kg |
| Focuser Type | 40mm Draw Tube Rack-and-Pinion |
| Counterweight | 2.5 kg |
| Magnification | 225 |
| Mount type | EXOS Nano EQ3 German Equatorial |
| Mirror Type | Parabolic Primary Mirror |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25 in |
| Optical Tube Weight | 6 kg |