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Explore Scientific FirstLight 102 mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope with Twilight I Alt-Az Mount – Complete Beginner Observation Kit

Explore Scientific

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Description

The Explore Scientific FirstLight 102 mm Achromatic Refractor Telescope with the adjustable Twilight I Altitude-Azimuth Mount is a highly capable and beginner-friendly observing system. With a 102 mm aperture and a long 1000 mm focal length (f/9.8), this refractor delivers bright, crisp, and high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and many deep-sky objects.

Its fully multi-coated doublet optics minimize chromatic aberration and improve image clarity, making it ideal for visual astronomy. The Twilight I mount provides smooth, stable manual movement with easy positioning and tracking. This complete package includes a Plössl eyepiece, 2" diagonal, red-dot finder, and smartphone adapter—giving new observers everything needed to start exploring the night sky immediately.


Key Features

High-Performance Optics

  • 102 mm achromatic doublet objective for sharp, detailed images

  • 1000 mm focal length with an f/9.8 focal ratio, excellent for planetary and lunar viewing

  • Fully multi-coated lenses for improved brightness and contrast

Stable and Easy-to-Use Mount

  • Twilight I adjustable Alt-Azimuth mount with smooth manual motion

  • Dual-axis slow-motion control cables for precise tracking

  • Heavy-duty stainless steel tripod with adjustable height

Complete Accessory Kit

  • 25 mm Plössl eyepiece

  • 2" 90° diagonal for comfortable viewing

  • Red-dot finder for quick and easy target acquisition

  • Smartphone adapter for basic astrophotography

  • Downloadable astronomy software included


Specifications

Specification Details
Model Number FL-AR1021000MAZ01
Optical Design Achromatic Refractor (Doublet)
Aperture 102 mm (4")
Focal Length 1000 mm
Focal Ratio f/9.8
Coatings Fully Multi-Coated
Focuser 2.5" Hexagonal Rack-and-Pinion
Diagonal 2" 90°
Eyepiece Included 25 mm Plössl
Finder Red-dot
Mount Type Twilight I Alt-Azimuth
Tripod Adjustable Stainless Steel
Smartphone Adapter Included
Max Useful Magnification Approx. 175×
Included Accessories Eyepiece, diagonal, finder, smartphone adapter, software
Warranty Limited 1-Year Warranty

Shipping & Returns

Order Shipment:

If your order is in stock and we process the charges to your credit card, it will ship within five business days from the date of your order. We will send you tracking information within 24 hours of your order leaving the warehouse to the e-mail address you provided when checking out. If you do not receive tracking information from us within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us at shipping@telescopewolves.com.

Cancellations & Refunds:

All orders canceled after 48 hours are subject to a $20 administration fee, whether or not your order has shipped. If your order has shipped, you (the buyer) will also be responsible for actual return shipping charges. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.

Damages:

Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage you should make note of it when signing for delivery. If your item(s) do arrive damaged, please send photos to shipping@telescopewolves.com and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.

Price Match

We want you to spend your time focusing on the stars, not on the price.

If you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date please let us know and we will refund your original payment for the difference. We want you to feel confident that you are getting the absolute best price for the product you are ordering. If you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date, we will refund the difference as well.

To request your partial refund simply e-mail us a link to the same product on our website, or on our competitors website within six months from the date of your order and we will process the credit accordingly.

Our 100% Price Guarantee has some limitations:

  • You must purchase the item from our website before requesting your Price Match Guarantee
  • Promotions such as rebates and buy one, get one free offers are not eligible
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  • The competitor must be an Authorized Retailer of the product in question
  • The Price Match Guarantee includes the item price and the shipping charges, it excludes sales tax

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Warranty

Our Promise

We know you'll like the products we offer as much as we do- that's a Telescope Wolves Guarantee. In fact, if for any reason there is an issue with your products, please contact us upon receipt of your order with your order number and concern, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you from there.

Telescope Wolves will be happy to refund you the difference in price:
  • if you find another online store that offers a lower price than us within six months of your purchase date, OR
  • if you find that our own website has a lower price for the same item you have ordered within six months of your purchase date

Please consult our Price Match Guarantee for further details. 

Product Warranty Policies

We also offer warranties from each of our partners (to ensure that you enjoy the products as much as we do).

Vixen's Warranty :

Vixen warranties its products to be free from initial defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period based on part type:

  • Vixen Electronic Parts: Limited One Year Warranty
  • Vixen Mechanical Parts: Limited Two Year Warranty

Interested? Shop for all of Vixen's products here

Bresser's Warranty :

Bresser offers a limited USA one year warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Interested? Shop for all of Bresser's products here.

Explore Scientific's Warranty :

Explore Scientific offers a limited USA one year Warranty, which also converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty. Product must be registered within 60 days of purchase for this warranty to apply.

Interested? Shop for all of Explore Scientific's products here.

Daystar Filters's Warranty:

If used as directed, your DayStar filter is guaranteed for ten years. Should the filter become inoperative due to optical or mechanical failure, Daystar will repair the filter or replace it with an equivalent filter at no repair cost to the customer.

Under no circumstances shall a refund be issued:

  • due to application issues or the buyer's lack of skills in application of the product
    • Application of the DayStar product requires a degree of technical expertise specific to the exact product line, which is not common to other optical applications
  • if the product’s technical application procedures are NOT followed properly and poor results are yielded
    • Application procedures are posted on Daystar’s website and are stated in further detail in the client's operation manual
  • due to buyer’s remorse

Goods are warranted to be in operative, working condition as stated in specifications of product at the time of delivery. Should the goods not meet these specifications, Telescope Wolves will put a request in on your behalf to repair or replace the goods with items which meet stated specifications of product.

  • Goods shipped shall meet specifications stated by means of optical laboratory testing using independently verified spectrometer testing methods, visual inspection, and visual qualification of performance.

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Hutech's Warranty:

Hutech offers a one year warranty on all its products.

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