Explore Scientific FirstLight 152 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight I Alt-Az Mount – High-Contrast Deep Sky & Planetary Kit

The Explore Scientific FirstLight 152 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with the Twilight I Adjustable Altitude-Azimuth Mount is a powerful observing system designed for high-contrast, high-magnification views. With a large 152 mm aperture and long 1900 mm focal length, this telescope excels at detailed lunar, planetary, and double-star observation while still delivering excellent performance on bright deep-sky objects.

The Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design provides exceptional sharpness and minimal aberrations in a compact, portable tube. Paired with the smooth and stable Twilight I Alt-Az mount, this setup offers intuitive manual operation with no complex alignment required. A complete accessory bundle—featuring a 2.5" hexagonal focuser, 2" diagonal, 25 mm Plössl eyepiece, red-dot finder, and smartphone adapter—ensures you’re ready to observe and photograph the night sky right out of the box.

Key Features

High-Contrast Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics

• 152 mm aperture gathers excellent light for bright, crisp views

• Long 1900 mm focal length with f/12.5 ratio ideal for planetary and lunar detail

• Fully multi-coated optics maximize contrast and clarity

Intuitive and Stable Mount System

• Twilight I Alt-Azimuth mount offers smooth, precise manual tracking

• Adjustable tripod ensures stability during extended viewing sessions

• No electronics or alignment routines needed

Complete Accessory Package

• 2.5" hexagonal focuser for precise focusing and accessory support

• 2" 90° diagonal for comfortable and wide-field viewing

• 25 mm Plössl eyepiece included

• Red-dot finder for easy target acquisition

• Smartphone adapter enables simple astrophotography

• Downloadable astronomy software included

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