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FirstScope 76 is a fine instrument for the beginning observer.
It offers many of the advantages of the Newtonian design at
a 3" aperture.
The superb optics of this telescope offer dazzling images
of the moon; Saturn and its rings; Jupiter, with its belts
and moons; and hundreds of deep-sky objects, including galaxies,
nebulae and star clusters. The optical tube is glossy black.
This model uses the German equatorial mount with setting
circles and slow motion controls on both the right ascension
(R.A.) and declination (DEC.) axes. These features make it
easier to locate and track objects.
While observing, you'll notice that as the earth rotates
on its axis, stationary stars appear to move across the sky.
Thus, due to the earth's rotation, the object you're viewing
will drift out of view in both axes, over time. A telescope
on an equatorial mount can be aimed at a celestial object
and guided with the slow motion controls to follow the object
across the sky and keep it in the field of view of your telescope.
FirstScope 76 EQ Specifications:
- 76mm (3") Reflector
- 700mm Focal Length, f/9
- Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles and Slow Motion
Adjustment Cables
- Sturdy Adjustable Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Telescope Weight: 15 lb.
FirstScope 76 EQ Standard Accessories:
- 1-1/4" 20mm (35x), 10mm (70x) Eyepieces
- Star Pointer Finderscope
- Equatorial Mount
- The Sky L1 CD ROM
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