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Reflectors

Explore Scientific has an extensive line of reflecting telescopes that are perfect for deep sky observing. A reflector uses mirrors to gather and focus light. Light enters the telescope through its open front end and travels to the concave primary mirror at the back. From there the light is reflected back up the tube to a flat secondary mirror, which sits at a 45° angle in relation to the eyepiece. Light bounces off of this secondary mirror and out through the eyepiece. Our reflector options include traditional Newtonian telescopes in a wide range of sizes and large aperture Dobsonians that are simple to set up and great for astronomy outreach.

  • Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-N114500EQ3
    Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-N114500EQ3
    Original price $ 279.99 - Original price $ 279.99
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    Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-N114500EQ3

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    Features 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects. Fast focal r...

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    Original price $ 279.99 - Original price $ 279.99
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  • Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-N130600EQ3
    Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-N130600EQ3
    Original price $ 349.99 - Original price $ 349.99
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    Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with EQ3 Mount - FL-N130600EQ3

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    Features Generous 130mm aperture showcases galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with its impressive light-gathering capability. Fast focal ratio (...

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    Original price $ 349.99 - Original price $ 349.99
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  • Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope - Optical Tube Only - FL-N130600-OTA
    Original price $ 219.99 - Original price $ 219.99
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    Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope - Optical Tube Only - FL-N130600-OTA

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    Features Generous 130mm aperture showcases galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with its impressive light-gathering capability. Fast focal ratio (...

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    Original price $ 219.99 - Original price $ 219.99
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  • Explore FirstLight 203mm Newtonian Telescope with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-N2031000EXOS2GT
    Original price $ 1,099.99 - Original price $ 1,099.99
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    Explore FirstLight 203mm Newtonian Telescope with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-N2031000EXOS2GT

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    Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...

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  • National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-20114
    National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-20114
    Original price $ 149.99 - Original price $ 149.99
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    National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-20114

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    Features 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects. Fast focal r...

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    Original price $ 149.99 - Original price $ 149.99
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  • National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-30114
    National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-30114
    Original price $ 149.99 - Original price $ 149.99
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    National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope - 80-30114

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    Features 2 Plossl eyepieces 26mm and 9.7mm Full-length tripod for variable heights for everyone in the family Panhandle control on alt-azimuth mo...

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    Original price $ 149.99 - Original price $ 149.99
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  • Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1045C
    Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1045C
    Original price $ 649.95 - Original price $ 649.95
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    Explore Scientific 10-inch Hybrid Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1045C

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    Features Comes with an excellent assortment of accessories Single-speed focuser Two eyepieces: a 25 mm Plossl; a 10 mm Plossl; Moon filter Moon m...

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  • Explore Scientific - Generation II - 10-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1045-00
    Explore Scientific - Generation II - 10-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1045-00
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    Original price $ 1,089.99 - Original price $ 1,089.99
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    Explore Scientific - Generation II - 10-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1045-00

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    This item is currently out of stock and on backorder. Description This is a Generation II telescope. All updates have been performed on this tele...

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  • Explore Scientific - Generation II - 12-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1245-00
    Explore Scientific - Generation II - 12-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1245-00
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    Original price $ 1,999.99 - Original price $ 1,999.99
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    Explore Scientific - Generation II - 12-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1245-01

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    Description This is a Generation II telescope. All updates have been performed on this telescope. No telescope type has changed the hobby quite as...

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  • Explore Scientific - Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1645-00
    Explore Scientific - Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - DOB1645-00
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    Original price $ 3,599.99 - Original price $ 3,599.99
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    Explore Scientific - Generation II - 16-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope - ES-DOB1645-00

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    Description This is a Generation II telescope. All updates have been performed on this telescope. No telescope type has changed the hobby quite as...

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  • Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-N114500TN
    Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-N114500TN
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    Original price $ 229.99 - Original price $ 229.99
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    Explore FirstLight 114mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight Nano Mount - FL-N114500TN

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      Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLig...

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    Original price $ 229.99 - Original price $ 229.99
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  • Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01
    Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01
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    Original price $ 579.99 - Original price $ 579.99
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    Explore FirstLight 130mm Newtonian Telescope with Twilight I Mount - FL-N130600MAZ01

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    Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...

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  • Explore FirstLight 150mm Newtonian Telescope - FL-N150750
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    Explore FirstLight 150mm Newtonian Telescope - FL-N150750

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    Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, this versatile FirstLigh...

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    Original price $ 299.99 - Original price $ 299.99
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  • Explore FirstLight 150mm Newtonian Telescope with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-N150750EXOS2GT
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    Explore FirstLight 150mm Newtonian Telescope with EXOS2GT GoTo Mount - FL-N150750EXOS2GT

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    Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...

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  • Explore FirstLight 203mm Newtonian Telescope - FL-N2031000
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    Original price $ 499.99 - Original price $ 499.99
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    Explore FirstLight 203mm Newtonian Telescope - FL-N2031000

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    Description Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight...

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    Original price $ 499.99 - Original price $ 499.99
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  • Explore FirstLight 10" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB1005-01
    Explore FirstLight 10" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB1005-01
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    Explore FirstLight 10" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB1005-02

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    Features Fully multi-coated primary mirror. 10" aperture provides impressive light-gathering power making this an ideal instrument for deep sky o...

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  • Explore FirstLight 8" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB0806-01
    Explore FirstLight 8" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB0806-01
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    Explore FirstLight 8" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB0806-02

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    Features 8" aperture provides major light-gathering power making this an ideal instrument for deep sky observations. Scope and mount can be trans...

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  • Explore FirstLight 10" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB1005-01
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    Explore FirstLight 10" Dobsonian Telescope Package - FL-DOB1005-02-PK

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    Package includes: ReflexSight, Astro R-Lite Red Flashlight, Tirion Double-Sided Multi-Latitude Planisphere and Moon Crater Map (2-Sided) Feat...

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  • Explore FirstLight 8" Dobsonian Telescope - FL-DOB0806-01
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    Explore FirstLight 8" Dobsonian Telescope Package- FL-DOB0806-02-PK

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    Package includes: ReflexSight, Astro R-Lite Red Flashlight, Tirion Double-Sided Multi-Latitude Planisphere and Moon Crater Map (2-Sided) Feat...

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