Users' questions / August 9, 2020

What can you see with a Celestron AstroMaster 114?

The Celestron AstroMaster 114 telescope is a great beginner telescope for an adult or older child. It’s 4.5” mirror will provide clear and bright images of the Moon, the planets, and dozens of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the great star cluster in Hercules, and much more.

Is 114 mm a good telescope?

All in all, a 114mm scope is a decent starter scope. You can use it for astrophotography if the scope is on a stable and well guided mount but, you won’t be able to do great things with it. It certainly will wet your feet and get you started on a great hobby.

Why can’t I see through my Celestron telescope?

If you can’t see anything clearly through your telescope at night, try using the scope in daylight first. In a reflector, it is the small tube sticking out of the side nearly at the front end of the telescope. Insert your eyepiece in the tube and then tighten the setscrew(s) to hold it securely.

What does a 2x Barlow lens do?

A 2x Barlow will double the magnification of the eyepiece it is attached to.? For example, if you were using a 20mm eyepiece on a telescope with a 1000mm focal length, you would have 50x magnification. If you attach a 2x Barlow lens to that eyepiece you will double the effective magnification of that eyepiece to 100x.

What can you see with a 114 500 telescope?

With this telescope, you´ll see the rings of saturn or the clouds and moons of jupiter which look like an own small planetary system. But you´ll also have the chance to discover light nebulas such as the orion nebula.

What is the AstroMaster 114 EQ reflector telescope?

Great for Celestial & Terrestrial Use! The Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ reflector telescope is also really innovative, and here’s why. The reason most people buy Newtonian reflector telescopes is because you get a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to the size of the optics.

Is the Celestron AstroMaster 114-eq worth the money?

For the casual observer, the Celestron AstroMaster 114-EQ is hard to beat, especially if you can find it on sale. During December it was on sale for $117 without the motor drive, and $179 with.

How does the motor drive work on the AstroMaster 114eq?

The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ also offers a motor drive accessory (see accessories below). The motor drive allows the telescope to continuously track an object without the need to touch the telescope. The motor drive automatically turns the telescope at a pace to counter the movement of the Earth.

Which Celestron telescope should I buy?

Celestron is one of the most trusted brands around, and the Celestron Astromaster 114 EQ is one of their most popular telescopes. If you’re talking about cheap Dobsonian reflectors, then you’re definitely going to have to consider the Astromaster.