Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue

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The AstroMaster line of telescopes is very popular among beginner stargazers due to their good quality and reasonable pricing.

The AstroMaster accessory kit, which includes a 2x Barlow (not a very good one, but much better than the 50 cent one that comes with many of the PowerSeekers and AstroMasters), a 9mm eyepiece (again redundant with the 10mm), and a 6mm eyepiece, which is actually a good idea for planetary viewing, although it will be uncomfortable to use if you wear glasses due to its small eye lens. It also includes the same filters as the PowerSeeker’s kit. The 6mm eyepiece, when doubled with the Barlow produces a magnification of 333x, which is way too much for this telescope. But the 6mm alone produces a reasonable 167x, which is good for planetary detail that might otherwise be elusive. The CG-3/CG-2 is of the run-of-the-mill, cheap, and German equatorial design, with tiny, useless setting circles that are little more than decoration. It has 1.25” tubular steel legs and lots of plastic castings on the tripod. The mount also has a Vixen saddle, so it can accept other optical tubes interchangeably with no tools needed.

Celestron Astromaster 114 review

Yes, you can! Partner this with a 2x or 3x 1.25” Barlow lens to double or triple the eyepiece’s magnification. Which filters can I use with the eyepieces?

Ans: Answer: Yeah, but in this case you require two additional accessories. One is T-adapter, and the other is T-ring. In addition, the ISO and shutter speed require manual adjustment. The Zhumell Z130, with significantly more aperture, better optics, better accessories and an easy-to-use Dobsonian mount. With a 114mm aperture, the 114EQ is ideal for viewing the moon, planets and some bright galaxies and nebulae.

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Your telescope may catch dirt or mist very often you should do the following things to ensure the device performs at its best. The problems don’t end here, though. The correctors in these scopes are incredibly cheaply made and aren’t remotely close to the right shape, being glorified cheap Barlow lenses. As a result, the 114EQ cannot achieve decent images even when well-collimated, which itself is hard to do. Important safety note: inspect your filter before every use. Do not use and discard if damaged, torn, punctured, or separated from the frame in any way. The 114mm Newtonian Reflector is intuitive to use. Explore the sky with the two slow-motion control knobs that allow for fine pointing adjustments in both Right Ascension (RA) and Declinations (DEC) axes. The included tripod has an adjustable height of up to 1.3 meters and an accessory tray.

The included eyepieces are full coated and provide up to a 100x magnification, perfect for detailed observations of the Moon's craters and seas, the moons of Jupiter and the expansive Milky Way. Read on for my full review. Celestron Astromaster 114 review What are you buying? 1. 114mm reflector telescopeUnlike a basic 70mm telescope that’s only good for observing the moon and Jupiter, with the 114EQ you can see some of the craters on the moon, explore Jupiter’s moons and see Saturn’s rings. Please complete the form below for a quote - Please be as accurate as possible to help us give an accurate quote. It took me almost one hour to put it together to look through the telescope. The tripod is fairly sturdy providing a stable position. The mount is good enough to make it movable around your house or in the outdoors.

The colors and contrast were ok compared to other Newtonians of the same aperture range but I wouldn’t say they were the best. With the mount aligned, it’s also easier to use astronomy software or maps to locate objects in the sky. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. This telescope has two slow-motion control knobs to make fine pointing adjustment for both Right Ascension and Declination axes which are also termed as RA and DEC. this couple of slow-motion control knobs assist the telescope in achieving more stability. 2. The Erect Image Diagonal The accessories of the AstroMaster telescopes have changed somewhat since I received mine in 2016. When I got mine, it came with a perfectly acceptable set of Kellner (three-element) eyepieces. A 20mm eyepiece provides 50x magnification, and a 10mm eyepiece provides 100x magnification when used with this telescope.The AstroMaster 114EQ is a good entry-level Newtonian telescope. This is the kind of telescope that will last you for many years and grow with you from beginner to enthusiast. I did notice some “comas” (halos, tails) when looking at groups of stars, but that is to be expected. Most Newtonian telescopes tend to produce this effect. For one, it’s bulkier than a refractor telescope. Secondly, you have to regularly align the mirrors (collimation) to get a good image. 2. Equatorial mount and steel tripod It’s the fairly large 114mm aperture that makes all the difference. It greatly improves image clarity and makes it possible to peer deeper into space. It has been a few couples of years I am into stargazing. But, was searching for a budget telescope ideal for the beginners. This telescope has come up as a result of my quest for the perfect telescope for the novice stargazer. Keep reading to know what I have found. 1. Performance