Product Highlights

130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA
600mm Focal Length, f/4.6 Focal Ratio
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
1.25" Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
25mm Plossl Eyepiece
Twilight 1 Manual Alt-Az Mount
Dual-Axis Slow Motion Cables
Red-Dot Finderscope
Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter
2" Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray

Built as a basic yet powerful entry-level optic, the Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope is a portable observation platform that can make detailed observations of the Moon and planets, with the capability of reaching out to see brighter deep-sky subjects. Its Newtonian reflector design has a rack-and-pinion focuser placed at the front of the optical tube, and adjustable mounting rings that allow users to place their eyepiece in the optimum position for viewing.

The scope features the manual Twilight I alt-azimuth mount with dual-axis control cables that allow users to track objects as they move across the night sky. Its stainless steel tripod provides a stable observation platform, and its adjustable height from 38.5 to 55.5" allows for comfortable viewing by most users. Explore Scientific includes several observational accessories including a 25mm eyepiece that yields 24x, a universal smartphone eyepiece adapter for easy astrophotography, and a wide-field unmagnified red-dot finderscope to make finding subjects fast and star-hopping easy.

Optical Tube

130mm aperture
f/4.6 focal ratio
600mm focal length
Newtonian reflector optical path
Anti-reflection fully multi-coated optics
1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser

Mount

Manual alt-azimuth single-arm fork mount
Dual-axis slow motion tracking cables
Cables terminate in easy-to-manipulate knurled knobs
Quick-detach Vixen-style dovetail saddle

Tripod

2" Stainless steel legs
Three leg sections with thumbscrew locks
Adjustment range with head: 38.5-55.5"
Fully collapsed with head: 42"
Fully collapsed without head: 29.5"
Accessory tray doubles as leg stabilizer for additional rigidity and vibration reduction

Included Accessories

1.25" 25mm Plössl eyepiece yields 24x magnification
Smartphone adapter attaches over eyepiece and allows any smartphone to be used for astrophotography
Red-dot finder: Unmagnified for fast subject acquisition with variable red illumination to protect night-adjusted vision

Specifications

Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture	130 mm / 5.1"
Focal Length	600 mm
Focal Ratio	f/4.6
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Diagonal	None
Finderscope	Yes

Mount
Type	Manual; Alt-Azimuth

Tripod
Type	Adjustable
Material of Tripod	Stainless Steel

General
Batteries	None

In the Box

Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope

Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with Tripod

Smart Phone Camera Adapter for 1.25" Eyepieces

1.25" 25mm Eyepiece

Red-Dot Finder

Tripod with Accessory Tray

Limited 1-Year Warranty, Extendable to Transferrable Lifetime Warranty with Registration

Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope Explore Scientific FirstLight 130mm f/4.6 Alt-Az Newtonian Telescope