- Fast focal ratio offers a wide field of view, perfect for observing comets, star clusters, galaxies, and more
- Lightweight and portable, a great grab-and-go telescope
- Simple design makes it easy for beginners to use
- No-tool setup means you are up and observing in no time
- Includes a finderscope and 2 Kellner eyepieces
Be ready for the next big comet with Celestrons special-edition Cometron FirstScope, a compact, lightweight telescope thats perfect for beginners looking to experience the magic of a dazzling comet, planet, or nebula. This tabletop Dobsonian-style telescope includes a spherical mirror with a generous 76 mm of aperture. The Cometron FirstScope provides bright, sharp views of comets and other celestial objects, and renders the Moons mountains and craters in crisp detail. And thanks to its wide field of view, youll be able to observe the brightest part of the comet and its tail or favorite deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula.
The Cometron FirstScope offers several upgrades from the original Celestron FirstScope, including 2 Kellner eyepieces and a 5x24 finderscope. Weighing just 4.3 lbs, the Cometron FirstScope is a tabletop telescope that you can take on all your outdoor adventures. Its also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk.
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 76mm (2.99") |
| Telescope Type | Manual |
| Focal Length | 300mm (12") |
| Focal Ratio | 3.95 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | Kellner 10mm (0") |
| Finderscope | 5x24 |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Tripod | None |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 180x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.83 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.53 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 118x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 28mm (1.1") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 37% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14% |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum with SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length | 254mm (10") |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 4.3 lbs (1.95 kg) |
| Software | Starry Night Basic Edition |
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As this is a Christmas present I cannot give a performance review, but arrived within 3 working days so that's good. If possible will amend review after christmas




















































































