Designed and built for beginners, the silver Explore Scientific CF700SM 70mm f/10 Refractor Telescopeoffers a complete observation rig for viewing the moon, planets, meteor showers, and bright deep-sky objects. The scope features a manual alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion control cables that allow users to track objects as they move across the night sky. Its full-sized tripod provides a stable observation platform, and its adjustable height allows for comfortable viewing by most users. Explore Scientific includes several observational accessories, including 1.25" 9.7 and 26mm Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens that yield up to 144x magnification, a 90° star diagonal to put the user's head in a comfortable viewing angle, a universal smartphone eyepiece adapter for easy astrophotography, and a wide-field unmagnified red dot finderscope.

70mm Refractor OTA    700mm Focal Length, f/10 Focal Ratio    9.7 & 26mm Plossl Eyepieces    Manual Alt-Az Mount    Slow-Motion Control Cable    Red Dot Finderscope    Smartphone Eyepiece Adapter    Adjustable-Height Tripod

• Basic refractor-style telescope for observing planets and bright deep sky objects
• 70mm aperture, f/10 focal ratio
• 700mm focal length
• Lightweight carbon fiber optical tube assembly
• Red dot finderscope aids in locating objects to observe
• 26 and 9.7mm 1.25" Plossl eyepieces
• 2x Barlow lens for increased magnification
• Smartphone adapter for photography
• Tripod with tray

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Is the tripod included? I see the tripod specs but do not see it on what is on the box! Thanks!

A: Under "key features" Key Features 102mm Refractor OTA 1000mm Focal Length, f/9.8 Focal Ratio Anti-Reflection Multi-Coated Optics 40mm Rack-and-Pinion Focuser 25mm Eyepiece, 90° Star Diagonal Manual Equatorial Mount Dual Slow-Motion Control Cables Red-Dot Finderscope Stainless Steel Tripod with Tray *******************************

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 other accessories are required to have a flat field with a ZWO ASI533MC-Pro?

A: Will you be using the 2" or the 1.25" for your astrophotohraphy.?

Q: 5. 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: 6. Is the Hoya FDC 100 ED better than the standart ED ?Thanks

A: The FCD1 Glass is very very good for photography, not a lot of difference visually though between them.

Q: 7. just starting getting into astrophotography i own a DSLR camera wa able to get decent images out of my old powerseeker 127eq was wondering would i ger better image with this explofe scientific ar102 ?

A: Yes. With better edge sharpness and contrast and less if any coma.

Q: 8. How tall is the tripod ?

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

Q: 9. Viewing wise what size Mak-cas would be equal to a 102 mm refractor ?

A: You cant match the field of view (how much of sky you see) with a mak but a mak 130 to 150 would yeld the same viewing resolution

Q: 10. HI, is there a reason the Alt/Az version is $180 more than the EQ version? Thanks

A: I am sorry for the long delay in replying. Prices do fluctuate and currently the the Alt-Az mount is about $65 less.