Featuring a special mount for a smartphone and an app that can guide you through the night sky, the Explore Scientific StarApp50 50mm Refractor Telescopemakes it easy to find, observe, and learn about planets and other bright celestial objects. The ARTelescope App includes an encyclopedia with details about planets and constellations as they come into view. Made of lightweight but sturdy carbon fiber, the optical tube assembly is supported by the alt-azimuth mount with a single control handle that allows users to track objects as they move across the night sky while also limiting vibration. The tripod provides a stable observation platform and has a tray for the included 26 and 9.7mm Plossl eyepieces and the 2x Barlow lens.

50mm Achromatic Refractor OTA    600mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio    26 & 9.7mm Eyepieces & 2x Barlow Lens    Smartphone Mount for ARTelescope App    Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter    Manual Alt-Az Mount    Full-Size Adjustable Tripod with Tray

• Special mount atop the telescope tube enables users to attach their device to the telescope and easily locate constellations and planets in the night sky using the ARTelescope App
• In-app encyclopedia provides additional details about planets and constellations
• 50mm aperture is excellent for viewing the Moon and other bright night sky treats
• Comes with two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens to provide magnification options of 23x, 46x, 61.8x and 123x
• Includes a simple mount for smooth movements and a full-size tripod with a center accessory tray
• Smartphone adapter helps observers position their own smart device's camera over the eyepiece to capture and share images
• Dew shield cover minimizes the buildup of moisture and debris on the lens between observing sessions

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the ED glass FPL-51 or FPL-53?

A: That information is not provided by the manufacture

Q: 2. How tall is the tripod ?

A: Sorry that information is not specified by Explore Scientific.

Q: 3. how can I use my nikon DSLR camera with this telescope?

A: There are different ways to attach your Nikon camera to the Explore Scientific FirstLight 102mm f/9.8 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope BH #EXFLAR102RT1 • MFR #FL-AR1021000MAZ01 the most secure way would be to attach the Tele Vue SLR Prime Focus Camera Adapter for 2" Focusers BH #TE2CA • MFR #ACM-2000 to the rear of the scope. Attach a T-mount ring to your camera body and those (2) pieces will screw together. The T-mount or ring is specific to the make and model of your camera.

Q: 4. What is the max magnification this scope can use?

A: For maximum magnification I would not use an eyepiece lower than 5mm. I comes with a wide view of 25mm

Q: 5. Is there a T-adapter and T-ring that will let me focus my Nikon D750 camera with this telescope ?

A: You would need these 2 parts: https://bhpho.to/35GIvN3 Plus: https://bhpho.to/35M3E8u

Q: 6. What parts do I need to mount my Nikon Z mirrorless to this scope?

A: You would need this T mount adaopter to connect the Nikon Z camera to a T mount slipped into the eyepiece mount of the telescope: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1494991-REG/vivitar_hf_t2_nik_z_t_mount_to_nikon_z_mount.html Then you will need to get the actual T mount : https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/202135-REG/Celestron_93625_SLR_35mm_OR_Digital.html

Q: 7. Can you put it on a nicer tripod; can it come off of the tripod it comes with?

A: The tripod that is included has a different thread then your standard tripod head mount. So you won't be able to use a different tripod unless you go about doing some modifications.

Q: 8. Can this be mounted to an eq mount?

A: Unfortunately no. It uses a proprietary yoke mount so it cannot be used on a different mount such as an EQ.

Q: 9. Will this work as a travel scope?

A: The image will be backwards so it is not recommend to use as a terrestrial scope. But you could adapt it using an erect image diagonal such as this Celestron: https://bhpho.to/2eMF3WV

Q: 10. Any notes on the total setup (OTA & Mount/Tripod) overall weight? Thanks.

A: About 28 lbs.