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Explore Lunar Landscapes with Master Astroimager Robert Reeves
Celestron has joined forces with master lunar imager Robert Reeves on this special addition to the beloved FirstScope family: the FirstScope Signature Series: Moon by Robert Reeves. This quality Dobsonian-style tabletop telescope features a 76 mm (2.99 in) spherical primary mirror with high-reflectivity aluminum and SiO2 coatings, making it a perfect entry-level astronomical instrument for kids, families, and beginner stargazers.
Custom Lunar Artwork & Educational eBook
The telescope tube features a custom decorative wrap that highlights 10 key lunar surface features, including iconic craters such as Tycho, Plato, and Copernicus. Learn how lunar maria were formed and explore crater geology using the included free downloadable Lunar Landscapes eBook authored by Robert Reeves.
When not observing the night sky, its stylish design makes the FirstScope an elegant decorative centerpiece on any desk or bookshelf.
Robert Reeves Signature
Custom wrap identifying 10 landmark craters and maria on the lunar surface.
Ultra-Compact Tabletop Dobsonian
Weighs just 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs) in total with an optical tube weighing only 0.64 kg (1.4 lbs). Simply place it on a tabletop or picnic bench, insert an eyepiece, and rotate the azimuth base toward your target.
Wide-Field Celestial Views
The fast f/3.95 optical system yields bright, wide views ideal for sweeping across the Milky Way, observing open star clusters, Saturn's rings, and bright nebulae like the Orion Nebula.
Technical Specifications
Optical Tube Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector (Spherical Primary Mirror) |
| Aperture | 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Focal Length & Ratio | 300 mm (12 in) | f/3.95 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 20 mm (0.79 in) – 15x magnification |
| Eyepiece 2 | 4 mm (0.16 in) – 75x magnification |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum with SiO2 coating |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 180x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.9 |
| Resolution | Rayleigh: 1.83 arcsec | Dawes: 1.53 arcsec |
| Light Gathering Power | 118x compared to human eye |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 37% by diameter | 14% by area |
| Optical Tube Length | 266 mm (10.5 in) |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 95.25 mm (3.75 in) |
| Optical Tube Weight | 0.64 kg (1.4 lbs) |
Mount & Overall System Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Mount Type | Manual Tabletop Dobsonian Mount |
| Slew Speeds | Manual Alt-Azimuth rotation |
| Total Kit Weight | 1.95 kg (4.3 lbs) |
| Software Included | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition & SkyPortal App |
| Included Items | Optical Tube, Tabletop Dobsonian Mount, 20 mm & 4 mm Eyepieces, Free Lunar Landscapes eBook Download Code |
Manuals & Educational Resources
Download official instruction manuals, educational guides, and reference materials: