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. Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79"). Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 15x. Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (0.16"). Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 75x. Highest Useful Magnification: 180x. Lowest Useful Magnification: 11x.

Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. 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. Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope. High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.

Focal Length Description: 300mm. Lens Coating Description: Aluminum;Silicon Dioxide. Item Weight: 4.5 Pounds. Finderscope: Reflex. Focus Type: Manual Focus. Product Dimensions: 9"D x 9"W x 16"H. Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount. Objective Lens Diameter: 76 Millimeters. Model Name: 21024. Brand: Celestron. Country of Origin: China. Manufacturer: Celestron. Department: Mounts. Date First Available: January 2, 2009. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No. Best Sellers Rank: #994 in Camera & Photo Products. Customer Reviews: 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,588 ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars. Item model number: 21024. : B001UQ6E4Y. Item Weight: 4.5 pounds. Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 16 inches.