FirstLight 80mm GoTo Combo
Explore Scientific
From $479.99
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The Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm GoTo Combo pairs a versatile 80mm doublet refractor with the revolutionary iEXOS-100 PMC-Eight computerized equatorial mount, creating a portable yet capable system for both visual observation and entry-level astrophotography. With its 640mm focal length and f/8 focal ratio, this refractor delivers impressive lunar details, planetary features like Saturn's rings and Jupiter's cloud bands, and bright deep-sky objects including galaxies and nebulae. The integrated PMC-Eight system features eight independent CPUs for responsive GOTO navigation and precise object tracking, controlled intuitively through the free ExploreStars app or ASCOM-compatible software from any tablet or computer, making this combo an excellent choice for astronomers seeking an easy-to-use, portable observing platform.
Specifications
| Computerized | ✓ |
| Optical design | Doublet Refractor |
| Aperture | 80 mm |
| Focal length | 640 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/8 |
| Payload Capacity (Visual) | 19 lb |
| Optics type | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Alignment Methods | Two or Three Star Alignment |
| GoTo Database | 70000+ celestial objects |
| Mount type | German Equatorial |
| Focuser Type | 40mm Draw Tube Rack-and-Pinion |
| Counterweights Included | 2x 1kg |
| Motor Control System | PMC-Eight with 8 independent CPUs |
| Diagonal | 1.25 inch 90-degree |
| Smartphone Adapter | Included |
| Magnification | 125 |
| Finder | Red Dot Viewfinder |
| Mount Head Weight | 9.45 kg |
| Included Eyepiece | 25mm Plossl |
| Power Source | 8 C-Cell Batteries |
| Payload Capacity (Astrophotography) | 15 lb |
| Control Options | WiFi/Wired with ExploreStars App or ASCOM |