Celestron Cometron FirstScope
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Celestron Cometron FirstScope

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Celestron Cometron FirstScope Product description

  1. Compact Newtonian Reflector: The Cometron FirstScope is a Newtonian reflector telescope, known for its strong light-gathering capabilities in a compact design. Ideal for viewing the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae. Its simple construction makes it an excellent choice for aspiring astronomers.

  2. Portable and Lightweight Design: Weighing in at just a few pounds and featuring a highly portable tabletop design, this telescope is perfect for impromptu stargazing sessions in your backyard, camping trips, or any outdoor adventure. Its minimal setup time means you can go from box to viewing in minutes.

  3. Easy to Use: Designed with beginners in mind, the Cometron FirstScope requires virtually no assembly. Simply place it on a sturdy table, insert an eyepiece, and start exploring the cosmos. Its intuitive operation ensures a frustration-free experience for users of all ages.

  4. Quality Optics: Despite its entry-level price, the Cometron FirstScope features a generous 76mm aperture primary mirror that gathers ample light for bright, clear images. The included quality eyepieces provide comfortable viewing and versatile magnification options right out of the box.

ABOUT THE CELESTRON COMETRON FIRSTSCOPE

The Celestron Cometron FirstScope stands apart as an exceptionally user-friendly and highly portable telescope, making it ideal for novice astronomers and casual stargazers. Unlike more complex models, this telescope prioritizes simplicity and immediate usability, embodying the very essence of a 'first' telescope. It is a Newtonian reflector telescope with a 76mm aperture, specifically designed to offer impressive views of celestial objects such as the Moon's craters, Jupiter's moons, and the rings of Saturn, as well as brighter deep-sky phenomena like star clusters and nebulae. Its compact tabletop design means it's ready for immediate use, requiring minimal setup and no heavy tripod, enhancing its portability. Constructed with a durable optical tube and quality glass optics, the Cometron FirstScope functions to provide a clear and bright image for its size. Its primary intended use is for casual celestial observation and introducing the wonders of the night sky to aspiring astronomers, offering a superb balance of performance and ease of access.

ABOUT CELESTRON

Celestron, founded in 1960 in Torrance, California, is a leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes. The company is renowned for its optical innovation, particularly its pioneering work in consumer-friendly Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes and computerized GoTo mounts. Celestron's product philosophy centers on making high-quality optics accessible to a wide audience, from beginners to advanced enthusiasts. They have built a strong reputation for producing reliable instruments that offer excellent performance and value, pushing the boundaries of astronomical observation for decades.

MAIN FEATURES

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a 2-year global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.

IN THE BOX

  • Celestron Cometron FirstScope Telescope

  • 20 mm eyepiece (15x magnification)

  • 10 mm eyepiece (30x magnification)

  • Optical finderscope

  • Printed user manual

General properties

Manufacturer Celestron
Telescopes series Celestron FirstScope
Made in China
Warranty 2 years
SKU C822029

Optical properties

Optical design of telescope Newtonian reflector
Lowest (useful) magnification. 11.00 x
Highest (useful) magnification. 180.00 x
Aperture. 76.00 mm
Focal length. 300.00 mm
Focal ratio. $3.95
Eyepiece 1 - Focal Length 20
Eyepiece 1 . magnification 15
Eyepiece 2 - Focal Length 10
Eyepiece 2 . magnification 30
Light-gathering power. 118.00 x
Limitting stellar magnitude. $11.90
Rayleigh Resolution. 1.83 Arc seconds
Dawes Resolution. 1.53 Arc seconds

Reflector properties

Secondary mirror size/diameter. 28.00 mm
Secondary mirror obstruction (by diameter). 37.00 %
Secondary mirror obstruction (by area). 14.00 %

Recording properties

Image capturing -
Photo adapter -

Mounting properties

Mount type of build -
Tripod compliant No
Type of tripod -
Tripod material -

Navigation properties

Software for Stellar Navigation -
GoTo Telescope Control -
GoTo Telecope Language -
Telescope GoTo control interfaces -
Telescope Alignment method -
Integrated GPS -
Tracking -
Track rate -
Track mode -
Slow motion controller -
Slew Speed Manual
Com. Port -
Remote Hand Control -

Physical properties

Power Supply Unit -
Lens coatings -
Total gear weight. 68.78 oz (1.95 kg)
Color Black

Special features

Finder - Scope -
Recommended for Beginners
Suitable for observing Galaxies, Planets

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