Celestron Firstscope Tabletop with G2 8x21 Roof Prism Binocular

The Celestron FirstScope is a tabletop telescope from Celestron, bundled with a bonus G2 8x21 roof prism binocular with 8x magnification and a 21mm objective lens.

Celestron has joined forces with master lunar imager Robert Reeves on this addition to the beloved FirstScope family: the FirstScope Signature Series: Moon by Robert Reeves. This quality Dobsonian-style telescope features a spherical glass mirror with a generous 76mm of aperture. The FirstScope’s wide field-of-view provides bright, sharp views of the Moon’s mountains and craters in crisp detail.

You’ll also enjoy using the FirstScope to pan the Milky Way, explore open star clusters, marvel at Saturn’s rings, or view favourite deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula. Celestron’s beloved entry-level telescope gets a stunning look!

Signature Series

The Signature Series FirstScope features a superb Moon image by Astro imager and Team Celestron member Robert Reeves High-quality tabletop Dobsonian with a 76mm reflector optical tube FirstScope artwork highlights key features on the lunar surface like craters and maria that you can explore for yourself with the telescope.

Also includes a free PDF download of the Lunar Landscapes eBook by Robert Reeves. This compact, lightweight telescope is an ideal entry-level astronomical telescope. Just remove it from the box, insert an eyepiece, and you’re ready to view.

To navigate the sky, simply rotate the azimuth axis in the direction of your desired object. It doesn’t get much simpler or more portable than the FirstScope. Its compact design makes the FirstScope Signature Series easy to take along on your next camping trip, picnic, or hike.

When not in use, the FirstScope Signature Series: Moon by Robert Reeves will be a stylish decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk.

Explore the Moon

Familiarize yourself with the Moon, our neighbouring world. Robert Reeves’ signature FirstScope comes with a custom wrap that highlights 10 lunar features to explore including Tycho, Plato, and Copernicus.

Learn more about the Moon with Robert Reeves’ Lunar Landscape eBook which goes into detail about the sizes of craters, how Marias are formed, the natural history of the Moon, and other fascinating titbits.

About Robert Reeves

Robert Reeves first photographed the Moon in 1959, just as our space program was setting its sights on lunar exploration. Since then, he’s become one of the world’s best lunar imagers and a prolific author on astrophotography.

Using Celestron telescopes from his home in Texas, Robert captures more detailed images than professional astronomers could during the heyday of the Apollo missions. To learn more information about Robert Reeves, check out his Team Celestron page or for Robert’s personal perspective on having his own telescope in the Signature Series.

BONUS Celestron UpClose G2 8x21 Roof Prism Binoculars

Get up close to the action with UpClose G2 binoculars.

Pack these all-purpose binoculars along for sporting events, vacations, hikes, or outdoor adventures to observe birds and wildlife. The UpClose G2 8x21 will be your grab-and-go binocular of choice.

• High-quality everyday binoculars that are easy to take along on all life’s adventures
• Multi-coated optics increase light transmission for brighter, sharper images with high contrast
• Rugged and water-resistant rubber covered aluminium body
• Ergonomic finger ridges for a non-slip grip
• Includes a soft carrying case and neck strap

Coatings and Prisms

Inside the UpClose G2 are two roof prisms, each paired with an auxiliary prism.

Roof prisms create a straight line between the eyepiece and objective lens, making the binocular more compact—perfect for stashing in a jacket pocket or purse. Our roof prisms are constructed of BK-7 optical glass, which provides high reflectivity so that more light passes through the optical path to your eye. UpClose G2 also contains other optical surfaces treated with special coatings to boost light transmission even more.

The result is a brighter view than uncoated binoculars.

The Body

Whether you are out on the trail or inside a crowded stadium, you want a binocular that is comfortable to hold and use over long periods, without fear of bumps or drops. UpClose G2 features a lightweight and durable armour-protected chassis.

Its tough, rigid frame is coated with rubber to stand up to hard use in the field. The UpClose G2 is also water resistant and can repeatedly stand up to unexpected conditions. Viewing through UpClose G2 is comfortable for eyeglass wearers and non-eyeglass wearers alike, thanks to its rubber eyecups.

Keep the eyecups up for proper positioning of the eyes without glasses. If you are wearing glasses, simply fold them down and out of the way.

Perfect for a Variety of Uses

UpClose G2 features 8x magnification, the perfect boost in power for sporting events, sightseeing, birding, wildlife or whale watching, and more!

You will get great views of distant subjects, plus a wide field of view so you can easily follow them as they move. But this 8x21 binocular also offers a close focus of just 3m so you can also get detailed views of subjects in closer range. No matter how you choose to observe, this versatile binocular is a solid all-around performer.

Accessories Included

UpClose G2 includes a built-in neck strap for easy carrying. The binocular also includes a protective soft case for storage and transport so you can take it anywhere with confidence.

What's in the box

Compared with the FirstScope telescope alone, this bundle adds an 8x21 roof prism binocular, which includes a soft carrying case and neck strap.

• FirstScope Signature Series telescope: optical tube, Dobsonian mount, 4mm and 20mm eyepieces
• Free PDF download of the Lunar Landscapes eBook by Robert Reeves
• UpClose G2 8x21 binoculars: built-in neck strap, carrying case, lens cloth and instruction manual

Why choose it

• Aperture: 76mm (2.99")
• Focal Length: 300mm (12"), Focal Ratio: f/3.95
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79"), Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 15x
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (0.16"), Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 75x
• Optical Tube: Plastic
• Barlow Lens: Not Included
• Bonus UpClose G2 8x21 Roof Prism Binoculars, which includes a soft carrying case and neck strap