Celestron FirstScope Telescope

The Celestron FirstScope 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.Key Features High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope Portable and lightweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope FirstScope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy SpecificationsOptical Design: Newtonian Reflector Aperture: 76 mm (2.99 in) Focal Length: 300 mm (12 in) Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 15 x Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 75 x Highest Useful Magnification: 180 x Lowest Useful Magnification: 11 x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 11.9 Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 118 x

Price: £59.99 from Jessops