For those who are looking for large aperture and light gathering capability, the answer may lie with the choice of the Celestron AstroMaster 114 Newtonian reflector telescope. Its 4.4" diameter is considered excellent for light collection. When you are looking for faint sky objects such as clusters and nebulae, large aperture becomes relevant. The AstroMaster 114 features coated glass optics, and is capable of producing clear and bright images of the moon and the planets. This unit is featured with an altazimuth mount, a quick dovetail attachment, and a rugged, pre-assembled tripod for your convenience.
| Optical Design | Reflector |
| Optical Lens Diameter | 4.4" (114mm) |
| Focal Length | 1000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/8.7 |
| Maximum Useful Magnification | 220x |
| Resolving Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Mount Type | Altazimuth |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Tripod | Aluminum |
| Motor | No |
| GO-TO Capability | No |
| PC Compatible | No |
| Power Source | None |
| Weight | 17.0 lbs (7.71kg) |
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Comments about Celestron AstroMaster 114 AZ 4.4"/114mm Reflector Telescope Kit:
my daughter uses this telescope to view the skies at night. given the fact that she's 7, i didn't want to purchase anything too expensive and this was perfect! priced right and excellent quality. you can't go wrong with it
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