Celestron Robert Reeves Tabletop Telescope plus Accessory Pack

The Celestron Robert Reeves FirstScope with Accessory Pack gives you an exceptionally simple tabletop telescope together with the extra equipment that makes finding, viewing and travelling with it even more flexible.

The compact 76mm reflector sits on a tabletop Dobsonian mount, so getting started is remarkably easy. Place it on a stable table or outdoor bench, point the telescope naturally by hand and begin exploring — with no tripod assembly, motors, batteries or electronic alignment procedures required.

Its short 300mm focal length provides a broad view of the sky that is particularly enjoyable for open star clusters, Milky Way star fields, the Moon and brighter nebulae such as Orion.

The accessory package gives you four useful magnifications rather than forcing you to choose between only very low and high power. The supplied eyepieces provide 15x, 24x, 50x and 75x, allowing you to move naturally from broad sky views through to closer inspection of the Moon and brighter planets.

A 5x24 finderscope makes aiming at specific targets considerably easier, while the Moon filter reduces lunar brightness for more comfortable observing. When you're finished, the telescope and accessories can be packed into the supplied carry bag ready for another night or a trip away.

The Moon is also built into the experience. Robert Reeves' detailed lunar imagery covers the optical tube and identifies ten prominent features to seek out through the telescope, while the included Lunar Landscapes ebook provides more guidance as you explore.

For someone wanting a compact astronomy setup that is easy to use but comes with a particularly practical set of observing accessories, the Robert Reeves FirstScope package offers a great deal of night-sky exploring in a very manageable format.

Why Choose the Robert Reeves FirstScope + Accessory Pack?

• Complete tabletop astronomy kit — telescope, four useful magnifications, finder, Moon filter and carry bag included.
• 76mm reflector optics — enjoyable on the Moon, star clusters, bright nebulae and the brightest planets.
• Wide-field 300mm focal length — excellent for sweeping star fields and larger night-sky targets.
• Four useful magnifications — 15x, 24x, 50x and 75x give you much more flexibility across different targets.
• 5x24 finderscope — makes locating specific objects in the sky easier.
• Moon filter included — reduces glare for more comfortable lunar observing.
• Carry bag included — keeps the compact telescope and accessories together for transport.
• Robert Reeves lunar artwork and ebook — turns exploring the Moon into an engaging ongoing project.
• Simple tabletop Dobsonian mount — no motors, batteries or complicated setup required.

What Can You See?

The FirstScope package gives you a varied range of bright night-sky objects to explore.

The Moon is particularly rewarding. Different eyepiece magnifications let you move between broader lunar views and closer inspection of craters, mountains and shadows, while the Moon filter makes prolonged observing more comfortable.

Open star clusters and broad star fields suit the telescope's short focal length extremely well. The Southern Pleiades and Jewel Box Cluster provide attractive groups of individual stars, while darker locations reveal increasingly rich Milky Way fields.

The Orion Nebula can appear as a soft glow surrounding its central stars, while double stars and other bright objects add more targets throughout the year.

Jupiter's four major moons are easily visible, and the higher magnifications provide useful closer views of the planet. Saturn remains small, but its distinctive ringed shape can be recognised under favourable conditions.

Four Useful Magnifications

The accessory pack gives you a particularly practical range of observing powers:

• 15x — broad views for sweeping star fields and larger targets.
• 24x — useful for clusters, wider lunar views and locating objects.
• 50x — closer views of the Moon and brighter targets.
• 75x — the highest supplied power for suitable lunar and planetary observing.

Having intermediate magnifications makes it easier to choose a view that suits both the object and the observing conditions rather than simply chasing the highest possible power.

Easier Target Finding

The included 5x24 finderscope gives you a wider, low-power view of the sky to help aim the telescope towards a specific object.

Once the target is centred in the finder, move to the telescope's low-power eyepiece and refine the position before increasing magnification if desired.

The tabletop Dobsonian mount remains extremely simple: gently move the tube by hand and nudge it as needed to follow objects across the sky.

Explore the Moon with Robert Reeves

Robert Reeves' lunar photography wraps around the optical tube and identifies ten prominent lunar features, giving you specific places to search for through the eyepiece.

The included Lunar Landscapes ebook provides additional images and information, while the Moon filter makes bright lunar observing more comfortable.

FAQ's

Is this telescope suitable for someone completely new to astronomy?

Yes. The tabletop Dobsonian mount is extremely straightforward to use, while the supplied finder and range of eyepieces make locating and exploring targets easier from the beginning.

Is the Robert Reeves FirstScope suitable for children?

Yes. Its simple tabletop mount, light weight and minimal setup make it particularly easy for children to use. Younger children may still need some adult help with aiming and focusing, but there are no complicated controls, motors or alignment procedures to learn.

Why are several eyepieces included?

Different objects benefit from different magnifications. Lower powers give wider views for finding targets and observing star fields, while the 50x and 75x options provide closer views of the Moon and brighter planets.

Does the telescope need a tripod?

No. The supplied Dobsonian base is designed to sit on a stable table, bench or similar raised surface.

What is the carry bag useful for?

The bag keeps the compact telescope and accessories together and makes the FirstScope easy to take away on holidays, family trips or to a darker observing location.

The Celestron Mini Dobsonian First Scope Accessory Kit includes the following:

• Two Super eyepieces 12.5mm & 6mm
• 5x24 finderscope and bracket
• Moon filter
• Carry bag
• BONUS Astronomy Software download so you can learn more about the night sky 

FirstScope Manual