Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ - 4.5" Compact Reflector Telescope w/ Equatorial Mount - 31042

If you''re looking for a Celestron Telescope appropriate for celestial viewing, then the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope is for you. (Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky, but a reflector model requires an image erecting prism.)

The Celestron 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 Celestron Telescope. 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.

Don'''t forget... Additional Celestron Telescope Eyepieces are also available - along with an extensive array of Celestron Telescope Accessories, too!

• Quick and easy no-tool setup

   

• Permanently mounted StarPointer

   

• Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use

   

• Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup

   

• German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects

   

• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform

   

• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images

   

• Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories

   

• "The SkyX - First Light Edition" astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector

Aperture (mm): 114 mm (4.49 in)

Focal Length (mm): 1000 mm (39 in)

Focal Ratio: 8.77

Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)

Magnification 1: 50 x

Eyepiece 2 (mm): 10 mm (0.39 in)

Magnification 2: 100 x

Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer

Mount: CG-2 Equatorial

Tripod: 1.25" steel tube legs

Weight (lbs): 17 lbs (7.71 kg)

Highest Useful Magnification: 269 x

Lowest Useful Magnification: 16 x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.8

Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.22 arc seconds

Resolution (Dawes): 1.02 arc seconds

Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 265 x

Angular Field of View (deg): 1

Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 53 ft (16 m)

Optical Coatings: Aluminum

Optical Tube Length: 18 in (457 mm)

Tube Attachment Dovetail Bar

Celestron Product Number: 31042