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Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Telescope

★★★★☆

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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 correct views of land and sky. The AstroMaster Series produces bright, clear images of the moon and planets.

You won't believe how easy it is to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. When used for astronomical viewing, AstroMasters yield breathtaking views of the moon, Saturn with its ring structure, Jupiter and its belts and moons, nebulae, and star clusters.

The Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector, in particular, is ideal for the novice skywatcher. It features all-glass optical elements, smooth operating steel tripod mountings with manual motion controls, and coated optics for enhanced image brightness and clarity. Quick-release, no-tool dovetail attachment makes setup a breeze, and a rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25-inch steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform.

Equipped with a permanently mounted StarPointer Finderscope lets you keep track of the stars, and a German Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles helps you accurately locate and track sky objects. A deluxe accessory tray provides convenient storage of accessories, and the included "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software features a 10,000-object database and enhanced images.

This telescope combines the best in intricate technology and ease of use, and makes a great gift for any budding astronomer, young or old.

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
Optional available for automatic tracking of objects

Specification	Description
Model	31042
UPC	050234310420
Aperture	114mm
Aperture	4.5"
Brand	Celestron
Business Sales	Yes
Clearance	Yes
Eyepiece 1	20mm (50x)
Eyepiece 2	10mm (100x)
Features	Equatorial Mount
Finderscope	Fixed StarPointer
Focal Length	1000 mm
Focal Length	1000mm
Focal Ratio	f/9
Good for Astrophotography	Yes
Highest Useful Magnification	200x
Lens Coating	Aluminum
Model Number	31042
Mount Design	CG-2 Equatorial
Mount Type	German Equatorial Mount
Objective Lens	114 mm
Objective Lens Size Code	114
Optical Design	Reflector
Recommended Usage	Viewing the Moon
sgpTelescopeAperture	114 mm
sgpTelescopeMount	German Equatorial
sgpTelescopeType	Reflector
sgpTelescopeUser	Beginner
sgpTelescopeViewing	Space
Star Diagonal	1.25 Inch
telefocal	1000 mm
telemod	31042
telemount	German Equatorial Mount
teleobject	114 mm
Telescope Aperture	114 mm
Telescope Mount	German Equatorial
Telescope Type	Reflector
Telescope User Level	Beginner
Telescope Viewing	Space
Telescopes Series	AstroMaster Series Telescopes
Telescopes Series	Celestron AstroMaster Telescopes
teletri	Pre-Assembled Metal Tripod
teletype	Reflector
teleweight	17 lbs
Tripod	Pre-Assembled Metal Tripod
Type: Telescope	Reflector
Unique Features	Quick and easy no tool setup Permanently mounted StarPointer Quick release dovetail attachment Deluxe accessory tray fo
UniqueFeatures	Quick and easy no tool setup Permanently mounted StarPointer Quick release dovetail attachment Deluxe accessory tray fo
Usage	For the Beginner
User Level	For the Beginner
Warranty	2-Year Limited
Weight	17 lbs
Weight Complete	17 lbs.

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Last update: Nov 7, 2009

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[18 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

★★★★★

5.0

Excellent all around starter scope!

"The finderscope is the only thing I can honestly complain about. I solved that by installing a Celestron Star Pointer Finderscope. Now it's simple to find objects. I have seen nice views of the moon, the bands of Jupiter, the Flame Nebula, and many other wonders. Once I got the feel for using an equatorial mount, things became much easier. The images submitted were my first try at imaging. Jupiter in the 10mm ..." Read Full Review »

Oct 26, 2008 by James

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★★★☆☆

3.0

Excellent optics/mount, bad finderscope!

"I'm an amateur astronomer and have a good deal of experience with more advanced telescopes. I bought this for my nephew as an introductory scope. Overall, I'm very pleased with the mirror optics and mount. It delivers good views of the planets and the Orion Nebula. The mount and focusing are stable. The telescope seems mostly rugged and is relatively lightweight. The main con: I read about people having problem..." Read Full Review »

Jan 12, 2008 by Andrew

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Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Telescope Review

Excellent all around starter scope!

★★★★★

5.0

"The finderscope is the only thing I can honestly complain about. I solved that by installing a Celestron Star Pointer Finderscope. Now it's simple to find objects.

I have seen nice views of the moon, the bands of Jupiter, the Flame Nebula, and many other wonders. Once I got the feel for using an …" Read Full Review »

Jupiter on out of focus cheap imager!

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★★★★☆

4.0

"it came in the mail when they said it would. it was packed very securely. came with all the pieces. collimation was fine. VERY EASY ASSEMBLY. it took me longer to unpack it than to assemble it. i have zero experience with this equipment and i assembled it easily in less than 10 mins with no instruct …" Read Full Review »

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MAGNIFICENT

★★★★☆

4.0

"First, this is a great product[...].When you receive this baby it arrives in a regular box, but inside there is another box, full of color and details of the astromaster.Then, the quick guide and the owner manual are very well explained; putting everithing together was fun and in 35 minutes I was do …" Read Full Review »

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Great Experience

★★★★★

5.0

"I ordered this telescope after having canceled an order placed with another online supplier. Needless to say I was anxious to get my telescope (it was a birthday present from my wife). It took less than a week for it to arrive. I opened the box and had it completely assembled in around ten minutes. …" Read Full Review »

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You couldnt ask for a better deal

★★★★★

5.0

"You couldn’t ask for a better deal says it all.[...] While assembling the product I discovered it’s locater light was not working and pieces were missing. I called Celestron customer care and they sent me a new one out at no charge. The moon looks amazing through it and despite the lights and smog o …" Read Full Review »

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Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Telescope

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