Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope
Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope: A Gateway to the Stars
Embark on a celestial journey with the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope, designed for effortless observation and deep exploration of the night sky. This telescope features a manual German equatorial mount, complete with setting circles, allowing precise tracking and location of various sky objects. Its adjustable steel tripod ensures stability at full height and includes a deluxe accessory tray for convenience. The 114EQ stands out with its no-tool, quick setup design, making it ideal for beginners and experienced users alike.
This model includes essential accessories: a 20mm eyepiece for wide-field views, a 10mm eyepiece for more detailed observations, and a finderscope to easily locate celestial objects. The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ offers bright and clear views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more, enhancing every stargazing session.
Enhance your astronomical knowledge with the included Starry Night Basic Software, featuring an extensive database of 36,000 objects, complete with printable sky maps and enhanced 3D images of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies. The software provides an educational and immersive experience, perfect for planning your observing sessions and learning about the vastness of our solar system and beyond. The AstroMaster 114EQ is not just a telescope; it's your portal to the wonders of the universe.
Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture: | 114mm (4.48") |
| Focal Length: | 1000mm (39.37") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/8.77 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (.4") standard |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 100x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | None |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 269x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 16x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.8 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.22 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 1.02 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 265x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 44mm (1.73") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 38% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 14% |
| Optical Coatings: | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Optical Tube Length: | 395mm (15.6") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 41mm (5.55") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 5.9 lbs (2.66 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-2 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | CG-2 Equatorial |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 7.4 lbs (3.36 kg) includes weight of weight |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-2 saddle plate |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 13.3 lbs (6.03 kg) |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector Standard 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Manual |
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| California Residents |
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