{"product_id":"explore-scientific-explore-firstlight-80mm-cf-telescope-go-to-tracker-combo-with-solar-filter","title":"Explore Scientific Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter","description":"\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"vendor\" data-block-id=\"vendor\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-block-type=\"title\" data-block-id=\"title\" class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"product-info__title h3\"\u003eExplore Scientific Explore FirstLight 80mm CF Telescope Go-To Tracker Combo with Solar Filter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful, portable dual-purpose telescope system. This versatile observing system combines the clarity of an 80mm refractor with a high-performance equatorial mount, delivering exceptional results for both solar and deep space viewing. Whether you're observing sunspot activity with the included Solarlite solar filter or tracking distant galaxies through a smartphone camera, this package provides everything needed for serious visual astronomy and entry-level astrophotography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an included over-the-lens solar filter and fully coated optics, this 80mm refractor reveals sharp details of the Sun, Moon, planets, and deep sky objects. The durable carbon fiber-look tube and 640mm focal length make it a capable all-purpose instrument for varied observing goals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included Go-To tracking mount features a German equatorial design and Explore Scientific’s PMC-Eight™ multi-core system for accurate, responsive object tracking. It connects wirelessly or via cable to the ExploreStars app or ASCOM-compatible software for intuitive control and deep sky navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapture high-quality images using the included smartphone adapter or attach your DSLR camera using the built-in adapter (T2 ring required). The oversized focuser drawtube and precise mount tracking make the system suitable for entry-level astrophotography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, 90° diagonal, red dot viewfinder, smartphone adapter, and counterweights—plus thoughtful touches like glow-in-the-dark mount markings and a secure bracket for the battery pack. Everything is designed for convenience, portability, and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComes With: Smartphone Adapter One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece Red Dot Viewfinder Downloadable Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnification: 125x\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFocal Length: 640mm focal length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFocal Ratio: f\/8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdapter: 40mm draw tube focuser; 1.25\" 90° Diagonal;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOptical Diameter: 80mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEyepiece (Included): 25 mm Plössl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMount head weight: Instrument 9.45 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTripod weight: 5.35 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTripod fully collapsed, no mount head: 25.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTripod open, retracted legs, no mount head: 25”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTripod open, retracted legs with the mount head: 38.5” at highest point, 36” to the center of the mounting bracket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTripod open, legs fully extended, no mount head: 42”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTripod open, legs fully extended with the mount head: 45” at highest point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCounterweights: 1 kg each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMount weight capacity: Approx. 9 lbs (equipment weight only),15 lbs Photographic (equipment and counterweights); 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