Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope. 2014 telescope of the year. For Sale
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Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope. 2014 telescope of the year.:
$139.95
Quick Overview
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted Star Pointer
- 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
- “TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
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.
Optical Design
Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm)
114 mm (4.49 in)
Focal Length
1000 mm (39 in)
Focal Ratio
8.77
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)
20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1
50 x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 2
100 x
Finderscope
Built-on StarPointer
Mount Type
CG-2 Equatorial
Tripod
1.25\" steel tube legs
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
Apparent Field of View
1 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)
53 ft (16 m)
Optical Coatings
Aluminum
Optical Tube Length
18 in (457 mm)