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Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Telescope

 
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The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the... More
The NexStar ushers in a whole new generation of computer automated technology. Simple and friendly to use, the NexStar is up and running after locating just two alignment stars. Its the perfect combination of power and portability. If astronomy is a new hobby, one may wish to start off by using the NexStars built-in Sky Tour feature, which commands the NexStar to find the most interesting objects in the sky and automatically slews to each one. For the experienced amateur, there is a comprehensive database of over 18,000 objects, including customized lists of all the best deep-sky objects, bright double stars and variable stars. No matter what level the observer, the NexStar will unfold all the wonders of the Universe Less
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For... More
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors. Less
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Key Features   
Optical Diameter 127 mm 114 mm
Max Useful Magnification x 300 x 100
Finderscope   Red-Dot Optical
Mount Type   Altazimuth Equatorial
Motorized - No
Focal Length 1250 mm 1000 mm
Optical Design   Catadioptrics Newtonians
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 20714864 44478014
UPC 050234110310 050234310420
Product MPN   
MPN 11031 31042
 
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A better start than most, probably will spur more purchases

bydmk9561 May 18, 2011
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Pros Inexpensive, reasonably compact/lightweight, good backyard viewing
Cons Cheap eyepieces, nearly useless finder, slightly sloppy and difficult GEM mount
Recommended it? Yes

I had been thinking for quite some time that I would like to have a telescope.  I did considerable research, and I know a bit about the designs and possibilities of many different ones.  The result of this, of course, is that I'd like to have an 8" Cassegrain with a GOTO equatorial mount... Read full review »

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AstroMaster 114EQ Short

bymilesfelton Feb 14, 2008
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap, lightweight, short, good quality, versatile.
Cons Will probably not support high magnifications.
Recommended it? Yes

A small f9 Newtonian with a modifying lens in the eyepiece train to shorten the tube. It has two eyepieces (x50 & x100), two tube rings and a red dot finder. I don't like the finder - too bright. A right-angled telescope finder would be nice but more expensive. The tube rings have 1/4 inch threaded... Read full review »

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