Celestron FirstScope Beginners Telescope

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, the Celestron FirstScope Telescope was born. It is recognised by an official product by the IYA Committee. The Firstscope pays tribute to famous astronomers by prouldy displaying their names on the optical tube. Designed as a table top Dobsonian, the FirstScope weighs only 2kg, is easy to transport and store, but uncompromising on optical quality. The FirstScope will take you and your family on a fascinating journey of the night sky.

Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm)	76mm (2.99 in)
Focal Length (mm)	300 mm (12 in)
Focal Ratio	3.95
Eyepiece 1	20mm (magnification 15x)
Eyepiece 2	4mm (magnification 75x)
Weight	1956 grams
Highest Useful Magnification	180x
Lowest Useful Magnification	11x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	11.9
Light Gathering Power	118x

About Celestron Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.