- 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects.
- Fast focal ratio (f/5.2) shortens exposure times for deep sky photography.
- Pan and tilt control on alt-azimuth mount allows for smooth movements when navigating the night sky.
- Comes with two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens that provide magnifications ranging from 19x to 103x.
- Carbon fiber optical tube wrap assembly is lightweight but durable.
- Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.
- Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.
- Use the red dot viewfinder and downloadable astronomy software to locate observing targets.
Product details
Camera Adaptable · Reflector · With Barlow Lens · Equatorial Mount
From our National Geographic series, the Explorer NT114CF Newtonian Astronomical Telescope is a perfect portal into the realm of deep sky observation. Offering a 114mm aperture and a 500mm focal length, the telescope comes with two Plossl eyepieces that produce images with excellent definition and contrast. The set also includes an adjustable tripod with pan and tilt control, a red dot viewfinder, a Smartphone Camera Adapter, a 2X Barlow lens, Stellarium computer software download and a star map. Just add clear, dark skies on a moonless night and a red flashlight to protect your night vision and you are set to explore the universe! Features : 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects. Fast focal ratio (f/5.2) shortens exposure times for deep sky photography. Pan and tilt control on alt-azimuth mount allows for smooth movements when navigating the night sky. Comes with two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens that provide magnifications ranging from 19x to 103x. Carbon fiber optical tube wrap assembly is lightweight but durable. Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability. Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images. Use the red dot viewfinder and downloadable astronomy software to locate observing targets.
