Celestron 114EQ Overview
Ideal for near and deep-sky observation, the Celestron’s AstroMaster 114EQ 114mm f/8.8 Reflector Telescope provides bright, clear images of the moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing. 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 that 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 lock setting
Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
Removable counterweight bar
Two 2.6 lb counterweights 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
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