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If you´re looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving views of both land and sky.
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.
With the permanently mounted StarPointer and erect image optics, the Astromaster 114EQ is ideal for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, also featuring a German equatorial mount with Setting Circles – to accurately locate and track sky objects so you can set your sights for that perfect view of the stars and other celestial objects of interest, all shown in crisp clear detail thanks to the all coated glass optics.
Quick and easy to set up using the quick release dovetail attachment with no tools required, the telescope also comes complete with a deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of all your accessories, a rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25” steel tube legs as a sturdy, rigid viewing platform for much improved images, and The Sky planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images to help you achieve the best star gazing experience from your scope and see everything you want to see. It’s out of this world!
Product Description
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
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.
Features:
- 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 Sky®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images
Specifications:
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Aperture (mm): 114mm (4.49 in)
- Focal Length (mm): 1000mm (39")
- Focal Ratio: 8.77
- Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20mm (0.79")
- Magnification 1: 50 x
- Eyepiece 2 (mm): 10mm (0.39")
- Magnification 2: 100 x
- Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer
- Mount: CG-2 Equatorial
- CD ROM: The Sky L1
- Tripod: 1.25" steel tube legs
- Weight: 7.71kg
- Highest Useful Magnificati
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363 of 366 people found the following review helpful
My boyfriend and I have recently acquired a sudden fascination with the universe. He's always wanted a telescope and we started looking into getting one about a week ago.
All of the Celestron telescopes looked really appealing, especially the Astromaster range for their affordability. We were toying between the 130EQ and the 114EQ, eventually we choose the later for the difference in price weighed up against the specification.
We are so glad we bought this scope... the second night we had it, when the skies were clear, our first mission was to see the moon, and boy did we see it! The craters were so crisp, it blew my mind. Though we will certainly be investing in a moon filter, as the moon can be very bright, it will soon hurt your eyes.
We knew Saturn was visible that night, but being complete newbies we didn't really know where it was, so we decided to try and point the scope at the brightest star near to the moon, turned out it wasn't a star, but Saturn!!
You could clearly make out the rings, although small - don't be fooled, this is a "budget" scope, you are not going to see Saturn at the same size of the moon, but we found it to be very crisp with the Astromaster 114EQ. To think that we were looking at something over 750 million miles away is just astonishing!
Our scope was perfectly collimated out of the box, though we gather this is not always the case, however there are instructions on how to test whether your scope is set up correctly in the manual.
We feel that for the amazing sights we have already seen in just one night, the scope has already paid for itself. The manufacturing quality is very good, the tripod and equitorial mount alone seem like pieces of kit that could easily sell for over £100 on their own.
A great scope for anyone thinking about delving into astronomy. I have yet to try any astrophotography with it, but there are attachments available to enbable you to attach your SLR directly to the eyepiece, I can't wait!
All of the Celestron telescopes looked really appealing, especially the Astromaster range for their affordability. We were toying between the 130EQ and the 114EQ, eventually we choose the later for the difference in price weighed up against the specification.
We are so glad we bought this scope... the second night we had it, when the skies were clear, our first mission was to see the moon, and boy did we see it! The craters were so crisp, it blew my mind. Though we will certainly be investing in a moon filter, as the moon can be very bright, it will soon hurt your eyes.
We knew Saturn was visible that night, but being complete newbies we didn't really know where it was, so we decided to try and point the scope at the brightest star near to the moon, turned out it wasn't a star, but Saturn!!
You could clearly make out the rings, although small - don't be fooled, this is a "budget" scope, you are not going to see Saturn at the same size of the moon, but we found it to be very crisp with the Astromaster 114EQ. To think that we were looking at something over 750 million miles away is just astonishing!
Our scope was perfectly collimated out of the box, though we gather this is not always the case, however there are instructions on how to test whether your scope is set up correctly in the manual.
We feel that for the amazing sights we have already seen in just one night, the scope has already paid for itself. The manufacturing quality is very good, the tripod and equitorial mount alone seem like pieces of kit that could easily sell for over £100 on their own.
A great scope for anyone thinking about delving into astronomy. I have yet to try any astrophotography with it, but there are attachments available to enbable you to attach your SLR directly to the eyepiece, I can't wait!
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
I think this is a brilliant telescope.
We've looked at the moon, Saturn and various 'deep sky' objects.
Sure the red dot star finder is hopeless but I replaced it with a little finder scope.
Very very good value for money.
We've looked at the moon, Saturn and various 'deep sky' objects.
Sure the red dot star finder is hopeless but I replaced it with a little finder scope.
Very very good value for money.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Trev
Amazon Verified Purchase
this is a good scope and does pretty much what you want it to. Focus is very good and the tripod is very strudy indeed.
The only gripe I have is that I could not get the hang of the red dot alignment gizmo.
I fount it easier to look along the top of the scope for the laft and right direction and the side of the scope for the up and down direction. This worked good for me.
Would I buy another? Oh yes but maybe spend a few more quid and get a bigger one.
The moon is incredable and as for Jupiter...well..close near on enough to touch.
The only gripe I have is that I could not get the hang of the red dot alignment gizmo.
I fount it easier to look along the top of the scope for the laft and right direction and the side of the scope for the up and down direction. This worked good for me.
Would I buy another? Oh yes but maybe spend a few more quid and get a bigger one.
The moon is incredable and as for Jupiter...well..close near on enough to touch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Looks fab!
Bought this as a xmas pressie for my brother and his family and they love it. I took ages to review all the different scopes and glad I settled on this one.
Published 2 months ago by Sheonagh Chrisite
3.0 out of 5 stars
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I bought this telescope for my other half for christmas , however on trying to install the disc that came with it ,we get nothing?? Read more
I bought this telescope for my other half for christmas , however on trying to install the disc that came with it ,we get nothing?? Read more
Published 3 months ago by dansar74
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
Product is supported by excellent reviews. No problems with assembly. Bit doubtful about the led target locator. Weather preventing proper assessment but looks good so far.
Published 3 months ago by MGJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Setting Up Isn't Easy, But The Rewards Make It Worth It!
I bought this a few weeks ago and although I haven't had the clear skies needed to really test out this telescope what I have seen so far has been amazing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Matthew Prodger
4.0 out of 5 stars
V. good
Telescope can be a bit confusing to set up[ but when it is, it works perfectly. Views of the moon and stars are excellent
Published 3 months ago by Eanna Burke
4.0 out of 5 stars
celestron astromaster 114EQ
Having read the reviews about this telescope I thought that this one would be a good starter scope on my limited budget. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jaxellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stargazing
Conditions have meant limited use so far, but we have already had spectacular views of the moons surface and observed some beautiful stars. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I got this for Christmas, with only basic knowledge of astronomy obtained through videos on YouTube. I was amazed of how good this id. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Conor
2.0 out of 5 stars
Celestron Astromaster 114EQ
Ok for a starter, however I decided to go for a more expensive unit following its return to Amazon, their collection was excellent
Published 5 months ago by C. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product
i bought this for my boyfriend as he was starting to get interest in astronomy and it was a great buy & great value. Defiantly recommend
Published 7 months ago by Chelsxo
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