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Brand | Celestron |
Model Name | 31042 |
Optical Tube Length | 70 Millimeters |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl |
Objective Lens Diameter | 114 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount |
Product Dimensions | 32.28"D x 11.02"W x 16.73"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 9 Kilograms |
About this item
- POWERFUL REFLECTOR TELESCOPE: The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian telescope is a powerful and user-friendly reflector telescope. It features fully-coated glass optics, a full-height tripod, 2 eyepieces, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope.
- NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR OPTICAL DESIGN: With a 114mm aperture, the AstroMaster 114EQ can gather enough light to see our Solar System and beyond. View Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s Galilean moons, the Moon's craters, and more.
- EASY TO SET UP AND USE: This is a great telescope for kids and adults to use together. It features a manual German Equatorial mount for smooth and accurate pointing. Setup is quick and easy, with no tools required.
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: We’ve included 2 eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a full-height tripod, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs.
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
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AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope
A favorite first telescope for beginners, the AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian reflector offers sharp, detailed views of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and more. It’s the easiest way to discover the night sky.
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Manual Equatorial Mount
As Earth rotates, celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky. The EQ mount helps you track objects smoothly by turning the knobs. It’s easy to keep your target centered in the eyepiece.
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Portability
Grab and go! This compact, lightweight telescope is your perfect companion for star parties, camping trips, and impromptu backyard observing sessions.
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Objects to Observe
The Universe is yours to explore! Discover the Moon and planets plus all the best deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Pleiades Open Star Cluster, and more.
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Celestron is Here for You
Astronomy can be intimidating, but Celestron is here to help. As the premier telescope brand since 1960, we offer free US-based tech support & how-to videos, so you can enjoy stargazing hassle-free.
Better Viewing
Includes everything you need to get started with astronomy: two 1.25” eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), StarPointer red dot finderscope, and free Starry Night astronomy software.
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Optical Design
| Newtonian Reflector | Refractor | Newtonian Reflector | Refractor | Newtonian Reflector | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture
| 114 mm (4.48”) | 90 mm (3.54”) | 76 mm (3”) | 70 mm (2.75") | 130 mm (5.11”) | 130 mm (5.11”) |
Focal Length
| 1000 mm (39.37”) | 1000 mm (39.37”) | 700 mm (27.56”) | 900 mm (35.43”) | 650 mm (25.6”) | 650 mm (25.6”) |
Focal Ratio
| f/8.7 | f/11 | f/9.2 | f/13 | f/5 | f/5 |
Magnification
| 50x, 100x | 50x, 100x | 35x, 70x | 45x, 90x | 33x, 65x | 33x, 65x |
Limiting Magnitude
| 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 11.7 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
Lowest Magnification
| 16x | 13x | 11x | 10x | 19x | 19x |
Highest Magnification
| 269x | 213x | 180x | 165x | 307x | 307x |
Total Weight
| 17 lbs | 27 lbs | 16 lbs | 18 lbs | 28 lbs | 28 lbs |
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For beginners | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Easy to assemble | 3.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | — |
Easy to use | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
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focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus |
eye piece lens | Plossl | Plossl | Barlow | Kellner eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) | Plossl | — |
objective lens diameter | 114 millimeters | 130 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 134 millimeters | — |
aperture diameter | 114 millimeters millimeters | — | 150 millimeters millimeters | — | 134 millimeters millimeters | — |
telescope mount | Equatorial Mount | Equatorial Mount | Equatorial Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Equatorial Mount | — |
lens coating | Aluminum;Silicon Dioxide | Aluminum;Silicon Dioxide | Fully Coated | Fully Coated | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide | — |
weight | 9 kilograms | 26.5 pounds | — | 20 pounds | 28 pounds | — |
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Product Dimensions | 40 x 32 x 42 inches |
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Item Weight | 19.8 pounds |
ASIN | B000MLL6R8 |
Item model number | 31042 |
Batteries | Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #511 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #10 in Telescope Reflectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 24, 2007 |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
Manufacturer | Celestron |
Country of Origin | China |
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If 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 Manufacturer
If 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.
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Customers like the optics and features of the telescope. For example, they mention it has a nice view finder and can see the moon and stars in full detail. Customers are also impresseded with the value, saying it's a great working telescope for the price. That said, some complain about the field of view. Opinions are mixed on the quality, ease of use, performance, clarity, and versatility.
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Customers are satisfied with the optics and features of the telescope. They mention that it has a nice view finder with an electronic dot to help, and provides very clear views of the moons of Jupiter. They also say that the telescope is good for watching the moon and planets, and an excellent element for observation.
"The telescope is fantastic with great potential. Pulls in an abundant amount of light. Moon looks stunning and I saw jupiter... sort of...." Read more
"...Really sharp looking! It's always difficult to tell from the photos how the product will actually look...." Read more
"...This thing really does produce very bright, vivid images. Moons of Jupiter? You bet. Bands of Saturn? Sure, under ideal viewing conditions...." Read more
"...night so after getting it set up we were able to see a lot of really wonderful detail on the moon, I cannot wait for a clear sky and a full moon!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the telescope. They mention that it is a great working telescope for the price, well worth it, and enjoy the quality for the money. The telescope is user friendly, quick set up, and has lots of features for a fair price.
"...Blurry though at high magnification. All in all, is it worth the price? Definitely!..." Read more
"...having a lot of fun with it, and my boy is, too - again, very good viewing for the money.CONS:..." Read more
"...Just watched the annular solar eclipse last week. Great buy!" Read more
"...But this is still very good value! It's so compact and light that anyone can physically carry it out.What can you see:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the telescope. Some mention that it's a great product, easy to use and assemble, and an OK telescope for pure hobbyists. However, others say that the quality wasn't all that great, the instructions were confusing, and the kit lenses aren't very great.
"...just Fantastic and this could be an Excellent set up with the high quality eyepieces, filters, and maybe a sturdier tripod if that's an issue for you." Read more
"...Tripod is sturdy enough to sit on thick carpet or outdoors with no issues-..." Read more
"I literally hate this thing. Worst product I’ve purchased from Amazon. EVER. My boys and I can’t see a thing we’ve tried so many times...." Read more
"...Steady hands, go slowly, light touches. The tripod is adequate, but even the slightest wobble or position shift will require re-finding your target...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the telescope. Some mention it's easy to use and assemble, with clear pictures and manual operation. However, others say it'd be a bit of a pain to use, with confusing instructions.
"...PROS:Easy set up, light, very portable, excellent images. Excellent brightness of even faint, distant objects...." Read more
"...It's like using a red dot scope on a riffle. It's a bit of a pain to use but sight it in on a terrestrial object (land) far away first, converge the..." Read more
"Was easy to put together, love how sturdy it is, and is a major improvement from my 20 year old telescope!! Love it!" Read more
"Easy set up. Great for beginners. Just watched the annular solar eclipse last week. Great buy!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't operate like a traditional telescope and that it takes some time to use.
"...The tripod. It works nice and all but very shaky. Basically, you have to center it in and don't so much as breath on it and look through the scope...." Read more
"...Moreover, the micro-adjusting knob in the mount does not work properly, as the direction of the mount change irregularly as the knob being..." Read more
"...of the equatorial mount and counterweights, and the slow motion controls work quite well...." Read more
"...one small but important clutch screw is fairly bent in very hard to work the way it is...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the clarity of the telescope. Some mention that it's perfect for novices, provides a pretty decent and clear image of the moon, and is very clear. However, others say that the viewing is not so good, difficult to sight with, and the image looks really blurry.
"...Sure, under ideal viewing conditions. And the moon, wow. Super crisp and vivid - and you do need the moon filter for that, it really should be..." Read more
"...Blurry though at high magnification. All in all, is it worth the price? Definitely!..." Read more
"...The image quality is quite great and be sure to collimate well before using it...." Read more
"...to capture main planets in the solar system, although their details will not be revealed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the versatility of the telescope. Some mention it's versatile and can be used for land or astronomy, while others say that the finder scope is useless, nearly impossible to use, and the spotting scope is not completely useless. The laser finder isn't very good about shutting itself off.
"...The spotting scope is not completely useless, but close...." Read more
"...Versatile - can be used for land or astronomy...." Read more
"...The finder scope is nearly impossible to use, though...." Read more
"...Good optics and features and really easy to use. The laser finder isn't very good about shutting itself off or even indicating it's running but that..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the field of view of the telescope. They mention that the photos are very small, and it's not suited for terrestrial viewing. They also say that the quality of the view is discouraging, and the OTA aperture is quite small.
"...The instruction manual came in 5/6 different languages but the photos were very small and didn’t always show exactly how or what direction things..." Read more
"...However, the quality of the view is discouraging...." Read more
"...You can see a lot with this, the moon almost blinds you through so be careful on fuller moon nights" Read more
"...box had been previously opened with parts scattered still cannot see out of the telescope?..." Read more
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Pros:
- Easy and actually fun to assemble. However, the picture instructions provided are difficult to read and it seemed that some steps were glossed over.
- Versatile - can be used for land or astronomy. My primary purpose was for astronomy, but since we live near the water, it's nice to have something that also works for seeing boats off in the distance.
- Really sharp looking! It's always difficult to tell from the photos how the product will actually look. In this case, I think the photos were less impressive than the real thing.
- Comes with 2 eyepieces (20mm with 50x magnification and 10mm with 100x)
- 2 year warranty, covers defects and damage from normal wear and tear
- Tripod is sturdy enough to sit on thick carpet or outdoors with no issues
- Not designed for travel, but after seeing it fully assembled, I think it would be fairly easy to bring on a short road trip to the mountains. The tripod retracts for easy storage
- Comes with manual and software that helps you identify stars/constellations and planets
Cons:
- The declination cable seemed a little bit wobbly, a minor thing, but felt like it detracted slightly from the overall quality
- Not computerized -- but depending on how you look at it, that also means one less thing to break
My husband loved it and immediately took it outside to use it right after we finished assembling it. Highly recommend!
PROS:
Easy set up, light, very portable, excellent images. Excellent brightness of even faint, distant objects. This thing really does produce very bright, vivid images. Moons of Jupiter? You bet. Bands of Saturn? Sure, under ideal viewing conditions. And the moon, wow. Super crisp and vivid - and you do need the moon filter for that, it really should be included (mentioned as a CON, below). Color is really great, too...there's enough light gathered that colors are surprisingly distinct. I'm having a lot of fun with it, and my boy is, too - again, very good viewing for the money.
CONS:
Breathing hard on the thing, much less working the focuser roughly, will throw you off target. Steady hands, go slowly, light touches. The tripod is adequate, but even the slightest wobble or position shift will require re-finding your target. As long as the tripod is on a solid base (concrete, firm deck, whatever), it's fine. In the grass? Not so good.
The spotting scope is not completely useless, but close. If you're very precise lining up the dots, and holding your head steady, and have perfect vision, it WILL get a single star somewhere in the viewing field. Larger objects are easier to find. But be prepared to spend 5 minutes fussing with it every time you change your target. Still, it gets the job done if you're very careful and precise with it.
There's quite a bit of play in the adjustment knobs, so fine tuning something into the center of the field takes a steady hand. Treat the knobs as you would a kitchen timer or barbecue grill flame knob, and you'll do better. Turn a knob a bit past your desired position until you take up the "slack", then turn back the direction you want to go while there's good tension on the knob. Works much better that way.
With a DSLR attached to the optional camera mount, you get very impressive photos...but again, you need a very steady hand. I use the remote to snap the shutter, because just touching the camera body to press the shutter button can throw my image off.
The moon filter is necessary, really, but you have to buy it separately [Celestron Telescope Moon Filter - 1-1/4" 94119-A].
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Reviewed in Italy on March 9, 2023