celestron - astromaster 114eq newtonian telescope - reflector telescope for beginners - fully-coated glass optics - adjustable-height tripod - bonus astronomy software package

Product DescriptionIf you? re in search of a high-quality, professionally designed telescope that is easy to set up and use, the AstroMaster Series 114EQ telescope by Celestron is a superior choice. The AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope for adults and kids to be used together is a user-friendly and powerful telescope engineered with a lightweight frame and fully-coated optics. Our Celestron telescope features a fully-coated 114mm primary mirror. It also features an AstroMaster German Equatorial manual mount that includes two slow-motion control knobs that allow you to make precision adjustments to easily follow celestial objects as they appear to move across the night sky.

The two eyepieces combine with the 114mm aperture optics to produce amazing magnification. The 20mm eyepiece offers 45x magnification, while the 10mm eyepiece provides up-close views up to 90x. This allows you to focus on distant objects with amazing clarity. We have designed the AstroMaster series of telescopes for kids to enjoy exploring the cosmos with adult supervision. Superior materials provide crystal-clear, bright images of Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon, along with deep space objects including brighter galaxies and nebulae. You can also use this telescope for viewing land-based objects during daytime hours.

The telescope is quick to set up and requires no tools. The kit includes a rugged, pre-assembled tripod with 1.25 -inch steel tube legs, which provide a stable platform for hours of safe use. As a bonus, download our BONUS Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software for interactive sky simulations, a 36, 000-object database, and printable sky maps. It? s the best way to learn about the night sky, download printable sky maps, research thousands of celestial objects, and plan your next observing session. Buy with confidence from the world? s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960.

You? ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts. From the ManufacturerIf 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.