The Celestron special product for the International Year of Astronomy 2009:
1609 directed the Italian scientist Galileo Galilei first time a telescope to the sky. So that the door to explore the wonders of the starry sky was pushed. It attracts the fascination humanity now for 400 years under its spell. For this anniversary, UNESCO designated the "International Year of Astronomy 2009" is declared. Celestron offers the official telescope at this event, the First Scope 76, which can give everyone the first impression of the wonders of the universe!
A high-quality Newton Telescope at an unbelievable price:
The Celestron first scope is a Newtonian reflector telescope design by Dobson. For reflector telescopes collect a combination of specially curved mirrors, the light of celestial bodies and combine it in the eyepiece, where it is further increased. The large diameter of the primary mirror of 76mm makes it possible to collect the FirstScope enough light to observe some even fainter objects like galaxies and nebulae in the night sky. The focal length is the distance to the focused light from the telescope mirror in the optical tube back sets. The Celestron FirstScope 76 has, despite its compact size impressive 300mm focal length.
Start with the same accessories
In the base model FirstScope two eyepieces with 20mm and 4mm focal length are included which allow a magnification of 15x or 75x. The eyepiece of the telescope is compatible with the 1.25 "eyepieces represent a standard in the amateur astronomy. To determine the magnification power of eyepieces you have just the focal length of the telescope divided by the eyepiece.
A mount that can serve any
The Celestron FirstScope 76 has a stable Dobsonian Tischmontierung with slip clutches on both axes, which allow the telescope to be positioned very accurately and simply. With the incredibly low price, a two-year warranty and worldwide recognition as the "official product" of the International Year of Astronomy Celestron's stylish and powerful FirstScope 76 is your key to success is to explore the sky above us!
For the orientation in the sky - a star map software is
Included is the Redshift 7 software CD into Celestron Special Version: This is a full-fledged planetarium software with enabled printing for all the star charts, the user can put together any help with the huge object store. Note also the optional accessories package for practical Firstscope.
Celebrate with astronomy enthusiasts around the world and get this unique memento:
You can see the Celestron First Scope 76 at once, that it was called as "official product" of the Year of Astronomy by the Committee of "International Astronomical Union." It is a wonderful, decorative keepsake for any dealing with astronomy.
As the name suggests, is the "First Scope" ideal for the first time, each would like to put a telescope to the sky. This makes it possible to observe extremely easy! Simply move the optical tube by hand in the direction of the desired celestial object - as you navigate with the Firstscope across the sky. The detailed instructions for a quick monitoring helps every success.
Plunge into the fascinating world of the universe
The ease of use should not obscure the fact that you acquire with the First Scope 76 is a powerful optical instrument. The optics are of high quality and mounted on a stable base with which it is ideally suited for the increased observation of the moon, planets and terrestrial objects. It shows even the brightest galaxies and nebulae far out in the universe. The supplied eyepieces permit magnification of 15x and 75x. The low weight of under 2kg the Celestron First Scope 76 is an ideal companion for traveling. Whether you are camping in the wilderness or relax in their own garden under the stars - the Firstscope can always be there because it is easy to store, transport and set up is. With the Celestron First Scope you can start with the family on a fascinating journey across the night sky. The craters of the moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, the Andromeda galaxy - shows you all the FirstScope these distant worlds sharp and clear.
The advantages at a glance:
- small entry-level telescope for the first steps in the sky
- Intuitive operation - so that children and adults to come along immediately
- Tischmontierung stable - for a solid telescope assembly
- A package that's it for the start of this
- See the sky: planets can be seen clearly.
- very light and compact - also good for travel
