Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector

Factory Code:31042 Description:

AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 2015.

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. 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.

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 "The Sky®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images.

Specifications: Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector Aperture (mm): 114 mm (4.49 in) Focal Length (mm): 1000 mm (39 in) Focal Ratio: 8.77 Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in) Magnification 1: 50 x Eyepiece 2 (mm): 10 mm (0.39 in) Magnification 2: 100 x Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer Mount: CG-2 Equatorial Tripod: 1.25" steel tube legs Weight (lbs): 17 lbs (7.71 kg) 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 Angular Field of View (deg): 1 ° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 53 ft (16 m) Optical Coatings: Aluminum Optical Tube Length: 18 in (457 mm) Tube Attachment: Dovetail Bar

NEW ZEALAND 'OFFICIAL' - RETAILER - WARRANTY! COMPREHENSIVE ON-GOING SERVICE, AFTER CARE AND REPAIRS.