Explore Scientific FirstLight 100 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Az Mount – Complete Beginner Stargazing Kit

The Explore Scientific FirstLight 100 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope with Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount is a compact and powerful observing system ideal for beginners and casual astronomers. The 100 mm aperture and long 1400 mm focal length (f/14) deliver sharp, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, double stars, and brighter deep-sky objects.

Its Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design keeps the telescope lightweight, portable, and easy to set up. The Twilight Nano mount provides smooth manual movements, making it simple to aim and track celestial objects. This complete kit includes accessories such as a Plössl eyepiece, diagonal, red-dot finder, smartphone adapter, and astronomy software — everything needed to start observing right away.

Key Features

Optical Performance

• 100 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optics for crisp, high-contrast images

• 1400 mm focal length with f/14 ratio for detailed lunar and planetary viewing

• Fully multi-coated optics for enhanced brightness and clarity

Easy-to-Use Mount

• Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth mount with smooth manual adjustments

• Lightweight and portable design for backyard or travel observing

Complete Starter Kit

• Includes 25 mm Plössl eyepiece

• 1.25" 90° diagonal for comfortable viewing

• Red-dot finder for easy object location

• Smartphone adapter for simple astrophotography

• Downloadable astronomy software included

Specifications