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Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FirstLight AR152 152 mm f/5 Wide-Field Refractor Telescope – FL-AR152760

Explore Scientific FirstLight AR152 152 mm f/5 Wide-Field Refractor Telescope – FL-AR152760

$789.99
$789.99
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The Explore Scientific FirstLight AR152 is a powerful 152 mm (6-inch) wide-field achromatic refractor designed for bright, immersive views of nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and sweeping Milky Way fields. With its fast 760 mm focal length and f/5 focal ratio, this refractor delivers rich-contrast, wide-angle performance ideal for deep-sky observers, astrophotographers experimenting with wide-field imaging, and users who want a large-aperture refractor at an exceptional value.

The advanced 2.5″ hexagonal rack-and-pinion focuser provides excellent stability and smooth focusing for heavy eyepieces and accessories. Included essentials — 2″ 90° diagonal, 25 mm Plössl eyepiece, red-dot finder, and smartphone camera adapter — make this telescope fully equipped for immediate night-sky exploration and beginner astrophotography through mobile capture.

Perfect for observers who want bright, expansive views, the AR152 is an impressive optical tube ready to upgrade any mount into a deep-sky powerhouse.

Key Features

  • 152 mm large aperture for bright, high-contrast views of nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.

  • 760 mm focal length (f/5) for sweeping wide-field deep-sky performance.

  • Achromatic doublet design optimized for visual astronomy with clear, sharp images.

  • 2.5″ hexagonal rack-and-pinion focuser offers strong load capacity and precise control.

  • Fully multi-coated optics increase contrast and light transmission.

  • 2″ 90° diagonal gives comfortable viewing, especially at high altitudes.

  • 25 mm Plössl eyepiece provides a generous field of view ideal for deep-sky scanning.

  • Red-dot finder included for fast and easy target acquisition.

  • Smartphone camera adapter enables beginner-friendly astro imaging.

  • White optical tube design with premium finish and durable construction.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Model Number FL-AR152760
Optical Design Achromatic doublet refractor
Aperture 152 mm
Focal Length 760 mm
Focal Ratio f/5
Lens Coating Fully multi-coated
Focuser 2.5″ hexagonal rack-and-pinion
Diagonal 2″ 90° dielectric diagonal
Eyepiece 25 mm Plössl
Finder Red-dot finder
Included Adapter Smartphone camera adapter
Tube Color White
Primary Use Deep-sky observing, wide-field viewing, smartphone astrophotography

What’s Included

  • Explore Scientific FirstLight AR152 optical tube

  • 2.5″ hexagonal rack-and-pinion focuser

  • 2″ 90° diagonal

  • 25 mm Plössl eyepiece

  • Red-dot finder

  • Smartphone camera adapter

  • Dust caps and accessories

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Frequently Asked Questions

With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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