Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TN
Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-AR80640TN
Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount
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Explore FirstLight 80mm Refractor Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount

Sale price$192.00
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EQ3 Twilight Nano

The Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount is a versatile, beginner-friendly telescope that delivers bright, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Its 80mm aperture and 640mm focal length (f/8) balance magnification and wide-field capability, making it ideal for both planetary and deep-sky observation. Fully coated optics enhance light transmission for crisp, high-contrast images. The Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount features a smooth panhandle control, allowing intuitive manual tracking of celestial targets. Lightweight yet sturdy, it supports up to 15 lbs and includes a full-size tripod with an accessory tray for stability and convenience. Complete with a Plössl eyepiece, diagonal, red-dot finder, built-in dew shield, and a smartphone adapter, this telescope has everything you need to start exploring the night sky and capturing your discoveries.

SKU: FL-AR80640TN

Standout Features

Bright, Clear Views

80mm aperture and fully coated optics reveal sharp lunar, planetary, and deep-sky details.

Effortless Pointing

Twilight Nano alt-azimuth mount with panhandle control makes target tracking simple.

Portable Yet Stable

Lightweight mount holds up to 15 lbs with a full-size tripod and accessory tray.

Ready to Explore

Includes eyepiece, diagonal, finder, dew shield, and smartphone adapter.

Product Specifications

Item Number: FL-AR80640TN
Comes With: Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Viewfinder, Downloadable Software
Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated
Magnification: 125x
Focal Length: 640
Focal Ratio: f/8
Adapter: 40mm draw tube focuser
Optical Diameter: 80mm
Eyepiece: 25 mm Plössl
Mount Type: Twilight Nano

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Customers praised this 80mm refractor as an excellent beginner telescope with outstanding value. Reviewers highlighted its "amazing clarity," light weight, and smooth performance despite the budget price point. The f/8 focal ratio reduces chromatic aberration. Mount lacks slow motion controls and may sag with heavy eyepieces, requiring balance adjustments.

  • One of the better performance-to-dollar achromatic refractors on the market today.
  • I'm amazed about the clarity of celestial images
  • A great beginner scope for the price! It's very light and easy to pick up.
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  • 3 stars: 1 (20%)
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Miro Svetinsky (United States)

This is no giant-killer scope, but my gosh it's agreat beginner scope for the price! I bought this with 2 decent eyepieces (ES 62deg 26 & 9mm) and I'm gifting it to a niece of mine. It's very light and easy to pick up. Only downside is you need to balance it in elevation or the vertical will sag on you. (no heavy eyepieces) This is strictly point-N-shoot for beginners, or a great, light travel scope! 5 stars for the PRICE.

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Phillip Winfrey (United States)

I was sent the wrong telescope, and customer service figured it out. They sent out a replacement right away. Thanks!!

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J.R. (United States)

This beginner telescope is one of the better performance-to-dollar achromatic refractors on the market today. A great choice for those looking to avoid a hobby killer at minimal cost.

The Twilight Nano mount does lack slow motion controls, but its tension system allows the optical tube to move smoothly without losing the ability to sit firmly on your target.

With a slower f/8 focal ratio, this scope experiences less chromatic aberration than many of the other budget/beginner refractors, providing fairly crisp views for an achromat.

It was hard to find another telescope, at this price point, with the viewing stability and performance offered by the FirstLight 80mm.

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Tony Komljenovich (United States)

For a small scope,I'm amazed about the clarity of celestial images

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Anonymous (United States)

Thank you

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