Compact yet powerful, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 127 mm Maksutov‑Cassegrain Telescope delivers high-magnification lunar and planetary views in a travel-friendly package. With a long 1900 mm focal length (f/15), it reveals crisp details on the Moon, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud belts, and delicate double stars—all while fitting neatly in your car trunk.
Mounted on the stable Twilight I Alt‑Az fork, this setup offers smooth, intuitive manual control perfect for relaxed observing sessions. Ready to begin exploring right out of the box, it includes everything you need—25 mm Plössl eyepiece, 90° diagonal, red dot finder, and even a smartphone adapter to share your celestial snapshots.
This telescope is an excellent step up for beginners upgrading from entry-level scopes, or intermediate stargazers seeking portable performance without the bulk.
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⭐ Features & Benefits
- 127 mm Maksutov‑Cassegrain optics provide tight, high-contrast views with minimal maintenance
- Long 1900 mm focal length (f/15 design): ideal for high-magnification lunar, planetary, and double-star observing
- Fully multi-coated optics deliver brighter, sharper images in various lighting
- Stable Twilight I Alt‑Az mount & tripod with dual-axis slow-motion controls—smooth and ergonomic tracking
- Smartphone adapter included allows easy astrophotography using your phone
- Compact, travel-ready form: optical tube weighs ~7.6 lb and tripod is easy to carry
🌟 Who It’s For
- Beginners ready for a serious leap in magnification without complicated setup
- Intermediate observers craving crisp planetary and lunar views on the go
- Travelers & van-lifers who need powerful optics in a compact form
- Casual astrophotographers wanting starter capability via smartphone
🎯 What You’ll Be Able to See
- Lunar features: craters, rilles, highlands, and mare
- Jupiter’s cloud bands and Galilean moons, Saturn’s rings and Titan
- Double stars in focus, nebulae cores (e.g., Trapezium), and brighter DSOs
- Colder regions and colour variation on Mars during opposition
🎒 What’s Included
- Explore Scientific 127 mm Maksutov‑Cassegrain optical tube
- Twilight I Alt‑Az fork mount
- Adjustable stainless-steel tripod
- 25 mm Plössl eyepiece (76×)
- 1.25″ 90° star diagonal
- Red dot finder
- Smartphone camera adapter
- Documentation and accessory tools
Specs
| Item Number | FL-MC1271900MAZ01 |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Optical Diameter | 127 mm |
| Focal Length | 1900 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/15 |
| Lens Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Magnification | 250x |
| Eyepiece Included | 25 mm Plössl |
| Diagonal Included | 1.25" 90° Diagonal |
| Mount Type | Twilight I Alt-Az |
| Included Accessories | Smartphone Adapter, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software |
Warranty Information:
This product is covered by a Limited One-Year USA Warranty, valid when registered within 60 days of purchase. To activate your warranty, please visit the Explore Scientific website and complete the registration form at: