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22016

Celestron

Wrapped with a graphic featuring an image of the moon captured by astronomer and lunar imager Robert Reeves, the Celestron FirstScope 76mm f/4 Signature Series Moon Alt-Az Reflector Telescope is designed as an ideal entry-level optic for observing the Moon and planets, comet-watching, and enjoying meteor showers. This tabletop telescope features a Newtonian reflector optical design, and comes with two fully multicoated 1.25" diameter eyepieces that yield 15x and 75x magnifications. The manual tabletop alt-azimuth mount gives you easy control of the telescope for tracking near and deep-sky objects. This telescope is easy to assemble and transport, so you can spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the night sky. Purchase of the scope includes a free download of Reeves' ebook "Lunar Landscapes".Optical Performance 76mm aperture is ideal for lunar and planetary viewingFast f/4 focal ratio ensures images are brightShort 300mm focal length yields lower magnifications for wide fields of view to complement the manual AZ mountNewtonian reflector design produces a longer effective focal length than the physical length of the optical tube to ensure a compact form factorResolution: 1.83 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.53 arcsec, Dawes1.25" rack-and-pinion focuserMount Manual alt-azimuth mountStable tabletop baseEasy set up and leveling on virtually any surface including tables and car hoodsEyepieces 1.25" diameter barrelAccepts most 1.25" filters and accessoriesFully multicoated to improve color and contrast4mm eyepiece for 75x magnification20mm eyepiece for 15x magnification