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title: "AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing | Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect for Families, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls, No-Tool Setup"
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# 114mm aperture for bright, detailed views Adjustable-height tripod for stable, ergonomic setup Smooth dual slow-motion controls for precise tracking AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing | Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect for Families, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls, No-Tool Setup

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** 912602CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the Universe: See More, Track Smoothly, Stargaze in Style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing | Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect for Families, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls, No-Tool Setup by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** 912602CFA with free shipping
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## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete Stargazing Kit:** Includes 20mm & 10mm eyepieces, StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, plus a free top-rated astronomy software download to plan your cosmic adventures.
- • **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year US warranty and expert customer service, ensuring your journey to the stars is worry-free.
- • **Effortless Setup & Comfort:** Tool-free assembly and an adjustable tripod mean you’re stargazing in minutes, perfectly tailored to your height and stance.
- • **Pinpoint Precision Tracking:** Dual slow-motion control knobs on the equatorial mount let you smoothly follow celestial objects with surgical accuracy.
- • **Stellar Clarity, Beginner Friendly:** 114mm Newtonian reflector with premium aluminum & SiO₂ coatings delivers crisp, bright views of planets and deep-sky wonders.

## Overview

The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ is a beginner-optimized Newtonian reflector telescope featuring a 114mm aluminized mirror with SiO₂ coatings for enhanced brightness and contrast. It offers precise manual tracking via a German equatorial mount with dual slow-motion controls, an adjustable-height tripod for ergonomic viewing, and quick, tool-free setup. The package includes essential eyepieces, a StarPointer red dot finderscope, and a free astronomy software download, all supported by a 2-year US warranty and expert customer service—making it the perfect gateway for new astronomers eager to explore planets, lunar details, and bright deep-sky objects from their backyard.

## Description

Product Description Discover the night sky with the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ, a powerful, beginner-friendly telescope designed for both planetary and deep-sky viewing. Its impressive 114mm (4.5") primary mirror gathers plenty of light, revealing detailed views of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, lunar craters, and distant galaxies like Andromeda. Aluminum and SiO₂ coatings boost brightness and contrast, delivering stunning clarity on every target. The sturdy German equatorial mount features slow-motion control knobs that let you make precise manual adjustments in right ascension and declination, perfect for smoothly centering and following objects. Assembly is fast and frustration-free thanks to the simple design with just a few key parts; no tools are required. The adjustable full-height tripod ensures a stable base and can be customized for comfortable viewing for adults or kids, in a standing or seated position. The 114EQ comes complete with essential accessories, including a 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector (providing 50x magnification), a 10mm eyepiece for higher-power 100x views, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope to help you quickly locate objects, and a free download of top-rated astronomy software Starry Night to help plan your stargazing sessions. Weighing just 13.3 lb (6.03 kg) fully assembled, this telescope is easy to move and set up in your backyard or at a dark-sky site. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US-based technical support, the AstroMaster 114EQ is the perfect choice for beginners eager to explore the wonders of the universe. 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.

Review: Great scope! Meh eyepieces. - The telescope is fantastic with great potential. Pulls in an abundant amount of light. Moon looks stunning and I saw jupiter... sort of. I was able to focus it in and even sorta make out the gaseous nature of the planet, and I saw one of the moons. Blurry though at high magnification. All in all, is it worth the price? Definitely! But you'll do yourself a favor making the extra investment Buying an eye piece kit. If you want to see planets, Plossl eye pieces would be the way to go along with light filters. It's difficult but doable to make out the gasses on Jupiter but to really pull in it's detail, you'll need filters. High quality eye pieces like Plossl will be my next purchase so I can push this scope to it's limits which seem far beyond what the included eyepieces can offer. Oh yes, the star finder thingy. 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 two dots and it'll put you right on that object. I used it to find Jupiter and it worked well. It took less than a minute to align the scope on it so it did it's job. 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. Kinda a pain when you have to touch it to keep it tracked in as the object moves away as the earth spins. Anyways, good beginner set up. Get a high quality eyepiece set to take it to the next level. I gave it Five stars because the Scope for the Money you pay is 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.
Review: Beginner-Friendly, Mind-Blowing Views! - The Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ is everything I hoped for and more! 😍 As someone totally new to telescopes, I was nervous about the setup—but Celestron made it incredibly easy. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in under 30 minutes, no tools needed! This telescope is perfect for beginners who are curious and ready to experience something new. The image clarity blew my mind—moon craters, Saturn’s rings, even some deep-sky objects became real from my own backyard. It feels like having a personal window into space. 🌌🔭 Not only does it perform beautifully, but it looks sleek and professional too. It instantly made me feel like a legit stargazer. If you’re even slightly interested in astronomy or just want to see the universe in a whole new way, this is your sign to go for it. 💫 Huge thanks to desertcart for the fast shipping and seamless experience as always. If you’re scrolling through reviews trying to decide—this is the one. 👏

## Features

- POWERFUL TELESCOPE FOR ASTRONOMY BEGINNERS: The AstroMaster 114EQ delivers sharp optics, a stable equatorial mount, and smooth manual controls, making it the top choice for beginners ready to explore the night sky.
- HIGH-QUALITY 114MM OPTICS: Enjoy views through the 114mm (4.5”) Newtonian reflector, which features high-quality aluminum and SiO₂ coatings and enough light-gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
- SMOOTH, ACCURATE POINTING: Effortlessly aim and center your target using the two slow-motion control knobs for right ascension and declination whether you’re observing planets or deep-sky objects.
- QUICK SETUP: With just a few key parts to assemble, you can go from box to backyard in minutes—no tools required. The sturdy, adjustable tripod provides stable, comfortable viewing tailored to your height, perfect for adults or kids, standing or seated.
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, 10mm eyepiece, 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000MLL6R8 |
| Additional Features | Quick and easy no-tool setup |
| Best Sellers Rank | #165 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #3 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Built-In Media | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, Manual, Optical tube, Red-dot finderscope, Standard 10mm eyepiece, Tripod and mount (preassembled) |
| Coating | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,460 Reviews |
| Dawes Limit | 1.02 arc_sec |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 years |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.28 millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector |
| Field Of View | 2.05 degrees |
| Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Focal Length Description | 1000mm focal length |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234310420 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.5"D x 15.5"W x 27"H |
| Item Type Name | Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope |
| Item Weight | 6.03 kg |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 31042 |
| Model Name | AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope |
| Model Number | 31042 |
| Mount | CG-2 Equatorial |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 11.4 centimeters |
| Optical Tube Length | 7 centimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 7 centimeters |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Telescope Mount Description | CG-2 Equatorial |
| UPC | 050234310420 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Zoom Ratio | 10 multiplier x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector
- **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 114 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 70 Millimeters
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.5"D x 15.5"W x 27"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** CG-2 Equatorial

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have a Nikon D3200, Can we take photos with this telescope??**
A: I own a Nikon D3100 with adapters for this Telescope.It is best to obtain a Barlow Adapter and T-Ring Adapter.The Barlow Adapter will make focusing much easier and give a sharper image.You have to set ISO and Shutter Speed in your manual settings. There are no F-Stop settings with these adapters.I estimate the Celestron Telescope to have an f/8 to and f/6 speed.Good luck with the endeavor.

**Q: How far can you see**
A: IN A suburb close to Philadelphia with a lot of light pollution, I've been able to see the Andromeda galaxy (2 million light years) with my naked eye (when directly overhead).

I believe the question is how much this magnifies distant objects.  Understand with telescopes, magnification is entirely a function of the eyepiece, which can end up costing more than the telescope.  The distant eyepiece that comes with this is dim (due to the low cost).  The magnifier cylinder works, but reduces the brightness even more.  Because of the street lights around my house, I indeed have to use a dark cloth to shroud myself while viewing.

With this, you will be able to see the Galilean moons, zones and bands of Jupiter and its big red spot, the rings of Saturn and its moons (800 million miles away).  You will be able to separate many binary stars such as Mizar.  

With all that said, I do not recommend this unit.

**Q: Is this a 4" or 6" telescope?**
A: This is 4.5 inch reflector telescope. Nilesh Vayada - astronomer.

**Q: does this come with a tripod**
A: Yes, the tripod is included

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scope! Meh eyepieces.
*by R***T on October 26, 2013*

The telescope is fantastic with great potential. Pulls in an abundant amount of light. Moon looks stunning and I saw jupiter... sort of. I was able to focus it in and even sorta make out the gaseous nature of the planet, and I saw one of the moons. Blurry though at high magnification. All in all, is it worth the price? Definitely! But you'll do yourself a favor making the extra investment Buying an eye piece kit. If you want to see planets, Plossl eye pieces would be the way to go along with light filters. It's difficult but doable to make out the gasses on Jupiter but to really pull in it's detail, you'll need filters. High quality eye pieces like Plossl will be my next purchase so I can push this scope to it's limits which seem far beyond what the included eyepieces can offer. Oh yes, the star finder thingy. 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 two dots and it'll put you right on that object. I used it to find Jupiter and it worked well. It took less than a minute to align the scope on it so it did it's job. 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. Kinda a pain when you have to touch it to keep it tracked in as the object moves away as the earth spins. Anyways, good beginner set up. Get a high quality eyepiece set to take it to the next level. I gave it Five stars because the Scope for the Money you pay is 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginner-Friendly, Mind-Blowing Views!
*by T***S on June 4, 2025*

The Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ is everything I hoped for and more! 😍 As someone totally new to telescopes, I was nervous about the setup—but Celestron made it incredibly easy. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in under 30 minutes, no tools needed! This telescope is perfect for beginners who are curious and ready to experience something new. The image clarity blew my mind—moon craters, Saturn’s rings, even some deep-sky objects became real from my own backyard. It feels like having a personal window into space. 🌌🔭 Not only does it perform beautifully, but it looks sleek and professional too. It instantly made me feel like a legit stargazer. If you’re even slightly interested in astronomy or just want to see the universe in a whole new way, this is your sign to go for it. 💫 Huge thanks to Amazon for the fast shipping and seamless experience as always. If you’re scrolling through reviews trying to decide—this is the one. 👏

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent Scope, Has Some Problems
*by J***Y on February 20, 2014*

First off, the scope itself is pretty good, but there's just a few things that really keep it from being great. -Missing Parts: When I assembled the scope, I found out I was missing the screws required to hold the tracking handles on. This was not a deal-breaker "return the thing!" issue for me, but required a trip to the hardware store that I was not planning on in order to make the scope work. -Some parts feel cheap: The aforementioned tracking handles feel pretty cheap and unreliable. They simply slide over an existing rod, and with the application of a screw, are held on by friction, you then turn the handles which moves the scope. Unfortunately, if the screw comes loose, you end up not tracking properly, and it can be a bit of work to get it back on track after you fix the problem. -Lacks Diversity in Eyepieces: The scope comes with only a couple of eye pieces, which while functional for viewing the Moon, is not really strong enough for anything else. Celestron sells a set of eye pieces for $50 that get the job done, but its a sneaky expense that you might otherwise not be expecting.

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