Celestron FirstScope Telescope
$ 54.95
Celestron FirstScope Telescope
Celestron SKU: 21024 | Helix SKU: CT21024
Overview
- 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.
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.
Specifications
| Aperture (mm) | 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Focal Length | 300 mm (12 in) |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 ... | 4 mm (0.16 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 3.95 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 180 x |
| Light Gathering Power (Comp... | 118 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11 x |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 15 x |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 75 x |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Optical Tube Info: | N.A. |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.53 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.83 arc seconds |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
Meade LightBridge Plus 10" Telescope
$ 699.00
Meade LightBridge Plus 10" Telescope
Meade SKU: 204010 | Helix SKU: ME204010
Overview
Meade’s LightBridge™ Series continues its legacy with our LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes. The LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes have a modern, sleek design that incorporates a no-tool assembly build. These telescopes have a large light-gathering capability to provide bright, clear images when viewing deep-space objects such as galaxies, nebulae, planets, and much more.
If you’ve ever wanted a large aperture telescope but were unable to have the ability to move it around on your own, Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes are here to make it practical. Available in 10, 12, & 16-inch apertures, this open truss design allows for increased portability over standard solid-tube designs and is able to provide easy setup and teardown for a large aperture telescope.
The redesigned Dobsonian base has a no-tool assembly and provides improved stability. Includes premium features such as roller bearings, a hand-adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement, and a mounted eyepiece holder that can carry (1) 2” and (3) 1.25” eyepieces for your convenience.
The LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes feature an upgraded 2”, 2-speed Rack and Pinion Focuser. The Rack & Pinion design includes a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing and includes a Vernier scale with millimeter markings on the drawtube to assist with focusing accuracy.
Included with the LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes is a 3-element, fully multi-coated 2” Series 4000 26mm Eyepiece - providing a 56 degree apparent field of view - and an aluminum Red-Dot Viewfinder. Also included is Meade’s AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition- displaying more than 15,000 celestial wonders, this software allows you to view the night sky, constellations, planet positions and more from any location.
The LightBridge™ Plus Series provides high-quality Meade® optics, ultra-portability, and remarkable performance for one affordable price. Get the aperture you’ve always wanted and open the doors to a whole new universe with Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus.
Specifications
| Series | LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes |
|---|---|
| UPC | 709942999341 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Clear Aperture | 10" (254mm) |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Focal Length | 1270mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| OTA Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Metal Red-Dot Viewfinder |
| Eyepiece(s) | 2" Series 4000 26mm |
| Focuser Mechanism | 2", 2-Speed (10:1) Rack & Pinion Focuser |
| Assembled Product Dimensions | 23.6" x 51.5" (600mm x 1308mm) |
| Assembled Product Weight | 71 lbs. |
Meade LightBridge Plus 12" Telescope
$ 999.00
Meade LightBridge Plus 12" Telescope
Meade SKU: 204011 | Helix SKU: ME204011
Overview
Meade’s LightBridge™ Series continues its legacy with our LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes. The LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes have a modern, sleek design that incorporates a no-tool assembly build. These telescopes have a large light-gathering capability to provide bright, clear images when viewing deep-space objects such as galaxies, nebulae, planets, and much more.
If you’ve ever wanted a large aperture telescope but were unable to have the ability to move it around on your own, Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes are here to make it practical. Available in 10, 12, & 16-inch apertures, this open truss design allows for increased portability over standard solid-tube designs and is able to provide easy setup and teardown for a large aperture telescope.
The redesigned Dobsonian base has a no-tool assembly and provides improved stability. Includes premium features such as roller bearings, a hand-adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement, and a mounted eyepiece holder that can carry (1) 2” and (3) 1.25” eyepieces for your convenience.
The LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes feature an upgraded 2”, 2-speed Rack and Pinion Focuser. The Rack & Pinion design includes a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing and includes a Vernier scale with millimeter markings on the drawtube to assist with focusing accuracy.
Included with the LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes is a 3-element, fully multi-coated 2” Series 4000 26mm Eyepiece - providing a 56 degree apparent field of view - and an aluminum Red-Dot Viewfinder. Also included is Meade’s AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition- displaying more than 15,000 celestial wonders, this software allows you to view the night sky, constellations, planet positions and more from any location.
The LightBridge™ Plus Series provides high-quality Meade® optics, ultra-portability, and remarkable performance for one affordable price. Get the aperture you’ve always wanted and open the doors to a whole new universe with Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus.
Specifications
| Series | LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes |
|---|---|
| UPC | 709942999358 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Clear Aperture | 12" (304mm) |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Focal Length | 1524mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| OTA Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Metal Red-Dot Viewfinder |
| Eyepiece(s) | 2" Series 4000 26mm |
| Focuser Mechanism | 2", 2-Speed (10:1) Rack & Pinion Focuser |
| Assembled Product Dimensions | 26.7" x 61" (677mm x 1550mm) |
| Assembled Product Weight | 85 lbs. |
Meade LightBridge Plus 16" Telescope
$ 1,999.00
Meade LightBridge Plus 16" Telescope
Meade SKU: 204012 | Helix SKU: ME204012
Overview
**Pre-order**
Meade’s LightBridge™ Series continues its legacy with our LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes. The LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes have a modern, sleek design that incorporates a no-tool assembly build. These telescopes have a large light-gathering capability to provide bright, clear images when viewing deep-space objects such as galaxies, nebulae, planets, and much more.
If you’ve ever wanted a large aperture telescope but were unable to have the ability to move it around on your own, Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes are here to make it practical. Available in 10, 12, & 16-inch apertures, this open truss design allows for increased portability over standard solid-tube designs and is able to provide easy setup and teardown for a large aperture telescope.
The redesigned Dobsonian base has a no-tool assembly and provides improved stability. Includes premium features such as roller bearings, a hand-adjustable variable tension brake for smooth and stable movement, and a mounted eyepiece holder that can carry (1) 2” and (3) 1.25” eyepieces for your convenience.
The LightBridge™ Plus Series Telescopes feature an upgraded 2”, 2-speed Rack and Pinion Focuser. The Rack & Pinion design includes a 10:1 fine focus knob for precise focusing and includes a Vernier scale with millimeter markings on the drawtube to assist with focusing accuracy.
Included with the LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes is a 3-element, fully multi-coated 2” Series 4000 26mm Eyepiece - providing a 56 degree apparent field of view - and an aluminum Red-Dot Viewfinder. Also included is Meade’s AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition- displaying more than 15,000 celestial wonders, this software allows you to view the night sky, constellations, planet positions and more from any location.
The LightBridge™ Plus Series provides high-quality Meade® optics, ultra-portability, and remarkable performance for one affordable price. Get the aperture you’ve always wanted and open the doors to a whole new universe with Meade’s LightBridge™ Plus.
Specifications
| Series | LightBridge™ Plus Telescopes |
|---|---|
| UPC | 709942999365 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Experience Level | Intermediate |
| Clear Aperture | 16" (406mm) |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Focal Length | 1829mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/4.5 |
| OTA Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Metal Red-Dot Viewfinder |
| Eyepiece(s) | 2" Series 4000 26mm |
| Focuser Mechanism | 2", 2-Speed (10:1) Rack & Pinion Focuser |
| Assembled Product Dimensions | 73.5" x 33.3" (1868mm x 845mm) |
| Assembled Product Weight | 144 lbs. |
