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Product Features
- High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube for an ideal entry-level astronomical telescope
- Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup
- Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy
- Named Official Product of International Year of Astronomy 2009
- Aperture: 76 mm (2.99 in), focal length: 300 mm (11.81 in), focal ratio: 3.95, eyepiece 2: 4 mm (0.16 in), magnification 2: 75 x
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Product Description
FirstScope pays tribute to the men and women who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us!
In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come. Four centuries later, Celestron offers the portable FirstScope Telescope. The FirstScope pays tribute to Galileo Galilei and many of history’s most notable astronomers and scientists by displaying their names around the optical tube. We honor the contributions of these men and women, who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us.
The FirstScope is a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. This quality Dobsonian style telescope features a 76 mm aperture reflector optical tube. FirstScope is an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. It is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object, making the viewing experience a snap! The compact design makes it easy enough to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. FirstScope is also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk.
Features:
- High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.
- Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope
- FirstScope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
- Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Small but quite good,,straight from the box that evenong the moon came out and was a good time to have a look.
The small scope was very good in revealing craters on the moon as well as been quite easy to target useing the dobsonian base.
Both the lenses were clean viewing and gave a good sharp image.
I normally use a 150 mm scope and have several others that come out from time to time.this one will more than likely go into the car and travel with me just to "have a look" on my travels.
For the money is is a good very basic small telescope and not so much a toy but a nice little portable tool.
The small scope was very good in revealing craters on the moon as well as been quite easy to target useing the dobsonian base.
Both the lenses were clean viewing and gave a good sharp image.
I normally use a 150 mm scope and have several others that come out from time to time.this one will more than likely go into the car and travel with me just to "have a look" on my travels.
For the money is is a good very basic small telescope and not so much a toy but a nice little portable tool.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Compared to any telescope under £50 I have used, the image and build quality are superb, and importantly it takes mere seconds to set up. If you have a child interested in astronomy this is perfect. The image quality does improve with better quality lenses, but the ones supplied are perfect for a beginner.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Having read many horror stories about many children's telescopes being a waste of money. I bought this one for my 6 year old as I found it had all positive feedback. To cut a long story short, it is an excellent 'straight out of the box' telescope with simple adjustment controls. The image through the eye piece is very clear. I have no idea what the DVD included is like as it got lost before we had a chance to watch it.
The images on the side of the box are somewhat misleading as the magnification of the two lenses are no where near strong enough to produce as detailed a view of Jupiter as illustrated but don't let this put you off. With a stronger lens, maybe?
We have seen Jupiter and just about picked out some colour variation and it's rotation. Also 4, maybe 5 of Jupiter's moons.
Our Moon is the easiest to view, and with the 4mm lens it fills the viewing area and detail is excellent, craters galore!
I'm sure Saturn's rings will be clearly visible and we are looking forward to viewing this.
The scope is very robust, however, effective operation requires a delicate hand and a good level of patience.
One word of caution - don't drop the 4mm lens in the housing as far as it will go. It'll get stuck and when you've spent time lining the scope to an object in the sky, you don't want to be having to tip it upside down to get the lens out! Tighten the locking nuts to secure the lens just short of full way in so you can get your fingers under to lift it out.
As I'm sure with all scopes, practice make perfect. This scope is defiantly worth the time practising with and will hopefully be enjoyed for years to come.
The images on the side of the box are somewhat misleading as the magnification of the two lenses are no where near strong enough to produce as detailed a view of Jupiter as illustrated but don't let this put you off. With a stronger lens, maybe?
We have seen Jupiter and just about picked out some colour variation and it's rotation. Also 4, maybe 5 of Jupiter's moons.
Our Moon is the easiest to view, and with the 4mm lens it fills the viewing area and detail is excellent, craters galore!
I'm sure Saturn's rings will be clearly visible and we are looking forward to viewing this.
The scope is very robust, however, effective operation requires a delicate hand and a good level of patience.
One word of caution - don't drop the 4mm lens in the housing as far as it will go. It'll get stuck and when you've spent time lining the scope to an object in the sky, you don't want to be having to tip it upside down to get the lens out! Tighten the locking nuts to secure the lens just short of full way in so you can get your fingers under to lift it out.
As I'm sure with all scopes, practice make perfect. This scope is defiantly worth the time practising with and will hopefully be enjoyed for years to come.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good for price
I am an absolute beginner to Astronomy and bought this after reading reviews.
It's a bit fiddly and hard to focus, but tonight I got really good views of the moon,craters and... Read more
It's a bit fiddly and hard to focus, but tonight I got really good views of the moon,craters and... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Shaz
missing parts!
I brought this for myself and it was delivered promptly. However when i opened the box i discovered the moon filter, carry case and C.D rom were missing. Read more
Published 26 days ago by mindymoo
CELESTRON 76mm FIRSTSCOPE
This is a fine scope for the young or First timer into Astronomy that is on a small budget or is not sure Astonomy is for them. Read more
Published 29 days ago by michael
So So
Brought this for £59:00 but would not recommend paying more than £49:00 as the price changes according to whose selling. Read more
Published 1 month ago by leonski
An honest review...honest ! Beginners : READ THIS !
Bought this telescope and the accessory set for my sons Christmas last year, as both he and I are interested in the night sky, and having done some research, the Firstscope seemed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Paul
disappointing!
this item came quite well packaged however half the items are missing. we are missing the carry bag, moon filter and software disc that should of been enclosed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by claire_s
celestron 76mm firstscope
I already have a large good quality 1000mm german made SEBEN telescope [with poor lenses]on a tripod and it can be a bit much to set it up and carry around the rooms and to the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by STEVE FULLER
Disappointing present
Having read the reviews of this product we thought it would be an excellent first telescope for our son. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Christopher Yule
A Good little telescope
My wife bought this telescope as a xmas present for me and for what was paid also the fact i am a newbie at astronomy it ticked the boxes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by LukeJ
Excellent starter telescope
This was a Christmas present for my 8 year old grandson.
A tidy package so only small stowage space required when not in use. Read more
A tidy package so only small stowage space required when not in use. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tony S
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