Log Astronomy: Save 15% on select FirstLight telescope packages throughout April!

Save 15% on select FirstLight telescope packages

Our versatile FirstLight series was designed for those beginning their amateur astronomy journeys. Whether you're looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, there is a FirstLight observing package that will fit your individual needs.

Each of the combinations in this line comes complete with all of the essentials — a telescope, a sturdy mount, an eyepiece and a red dot viewfinder — as well as an adapter that allows you to use your smartphone to easily capture and share the beauty unfolding in your eyepiece. With FirstLight, the only thing you need to provide is a desire to discover.

Now is the ideal time to check out all of the options that the FirstLight series has to offer because most models are on sale for 15% off throughout April. As an added benefit, select FirstLight telescope packages currently come with a free gift kit while supplies last. Worth more than $100, this free limited-time bundle includes:

• Tirion Double-Sided, Multi-Latitude Planisphere
• Astro R-Lite Red Flashlight
• Moon Map highlighting lunar features & landing sites
• 2019 Lunar Phases Calendar
• Explore Scientific Wall Calendar
• 2x Barlow

FirstLight telescope offerings include refractors ranging in aperture from 70mm to 152mm, Maksutov Cassegrains from 100mm to 152mm, Newtonian reflectors from 114mm to an impressive 203mm and two Dobsonian options. Mounts vary from a simple fork-mounted alt-azimuth option to a complete GOTO tracking system.

Three of the FirstLight models that are currently on sale are featured below. To browse additional models in the FirstLight series that are discounted for a limited time, click here.

FirstLight 90mm Refractor
Sale price: $101.99

• Large 90mm aperture packs enough light-gathering power for revealing looks at galaxies, nebulae and clusters as well as lunar and planetary features.
• Doublet design uses a pairing of glass lenses separated by a cushion of air to minimize chromatic aberrations.
• Simple yoke mount with an altitude rod makes it easy to smoothly move the telescope and track objects.
• Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.
• Model comes with 9mm and 20mm Kellner eyepieces and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.

FirstLight Newtonian Reflector
Sale price: $169.99

• 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects.
• German equatorial mount has two flexible shafts for precise guiding and a counterweight that provides necessary balance.
• Model comes with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece and a red dot viewfinder
• Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.

FirstLight 10" Dobsonian
Sale price $594.99

• 10" aperture provides impressive light-gathering power making this an ideal instrument for deep sky observations.
• Scope and mount can be transported in pieces and reassembled within minutes.
• Rockerbox is easy to assemble with few tools and includes accessory tray for eyepieces.
• 2.5" HEX focuser has helical gearing.
• Universal design makes it easy for imagers to use the telescope as a traditional Newtonian by removing the bearings from the OTA and attaching the tube to an equatorial mount using the included Vixen-style dovetail plate.
• Model comes with a 25mm SuperPlössl eyepiece and a red dot viewfinder