Ideal for near and deep-sky observation, Celestron's AstroMaster 114EQ 114mm f/8.8 Reflector Telescope features a long focal length and a large parabolic mirror that produce detailed images of the Moon, clear views of the planets, and the ability to resolve distant objects such as nebulae and galaxies. The scope is outfitted with a 1.25 rack-and-pinion focuser and two eyepieces to get new users started, and an unmagnified red-dot finder to help set-up, align and navigate easier.
The included manual equatorial mount features slow-motion control cables make it easy to track objects, even when wearing gloves, while also minimizing vibrations caused by handling the mount with your hands — as well as clearly visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod rounds out the rig with a tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights.
Optical Tube
- 114mm aperture
- f/8.8 focal ratio
- 1000mm focal length
- Highly-reflective aluminum-coated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
- Resolution: 1.22 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.02 arc sec, Dawes
- Secondary mirror obstruction: 31% by diameter, 10% by area
- 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Mount and Tripod
- CG-2 Mount:
- Manual German equatorial
- Dual slow-motion control cables enable fine adjustments with reduced vibrations
- Altitude adjustment screws locks setting
- Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
- Removable counterweight bar
- 2.6-pound counterweights (2 x) to properly balance OTA and accessories for smooth movement
- Dovetail plate enables fast assembly and break-down
- Tripod:
- Adjustable-height
- 1.25" diameter stainless steel legs
- Tray to hold eyepieces, lights, and accessories
- Spiked feet add stability on uneven/soft ground
Included Accessories
- Eyepieces:
- 1.25" diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 10mm focal length produces 100x
- 20mm focal length produces 50x
- SkyPointer Finder:
- Unmagnified to make finding objects easier and star-hopping navigation faster
- Illuminated red center aiming dot is easy to see without affecting night-adjusted vision
