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Celestron – AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope – Manual Reflector for Beginners – Aluminized Mirror – Adjustable-Height Tripod – Includes Accessories Plus Astronomy Software Package

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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 youre observing planets or deep-sky objects.
  • QUICK SETUP: With just a few key parts to assemble, you can go from box to backyard in minutesno 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.

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.

Brand: Celestron


Model Name: AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope


Optical Tube Length: 70 Millimeters


Eye Piece Lens Description: 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector


Objective Lens Diameter: 114 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: CG-2 Equatorial


Product Dimensions: 15.5"D x 15.5"W x 27"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Battery Powered


Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope


Eye Piece Lens Description: 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector


Mount: CG-2 Equatorial


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Battery Powered


Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope


Compatible Devices: Smartphone


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Coating: Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂


Focal Length Description: 1000mm focal length


Field Of View: 2.05 Degrees


Dawes Limit: 1.02 Arc Sec


Zoom Ratio: 10 multiplier x


Additional Features: Quick and easy no-tool setup


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 2 Years


Optical-Tube Length: 70 Millimeters


Objective Lens Diameter: 114 Millimeters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 15.5"D x 15.5"W x 27"H


Item Weight: 6.03 Kilograms


Exit Pupil Diameter: 2.28 Millimeters


Brand: Celestron


Model Name: AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope


Global Trade Identification Number: 20


Manufacturer: Celestron


UPC: 050234310420


Manufacturer Part Number: 31042


Model Number: 31042


Warranty Description: 2 years


Item Type Name: Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope


Built-In Media: 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, Manual, Optical tube, Red-dot finderscope, Standard 10mm eyepiece, Tripod and mount (preassembled)


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


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    • Great scope! Meh eyepieces.
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013 by Robert
    • Beginner-Friendly, Mind-Blowing Views! Beginner-Friendly, Mind-Blowing Views!
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
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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. 👏 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025 by TwoTampaDads
    • Decent Scope, Has Some Problems
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014 by J. Woody
    • Excellent quality and makes a wonderful and unique gift
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
Knowing almost nothing about telescopes, I did quite a bit of research before buying this telescope as a surprise birthday present for my husband. I considered ones that ranged from $130-300 before ultimately deciding on this one. 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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014 by Galloping Grape
    • Very good bang for the buck
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
I bought this as my first telescope to explore the sky and I am VERY pleased. It's a high quality scope, and the mount and tripod are the kind you get with higher end models. Mine came with an incorrect piece, I contacted the Celestron, and I had a new piece in 3 days. Very nice service. I to had problems finding stars at first, so I went to an astronomy forum and found out the correct way to do it. From there, I haven't had a problem finding anything. The 2 main things are 1) calibrate your finder first and 2) use the right eye piece when looking for something (this scope comes with a 10mm and a 20mm, so you would want to use the 20 to find and 10 to magnify once you found what it is your looking for). I have found Astronomy is not a hobby where you can easily learn stuff through trial and error, and most frustration comes when you try just that. The only thing it's lacking is an eyepiece that goes to it's full magnification. I'm buying a 5mm for this, but if they included that, they would have to up the price. So all in all, this in my opinion is the best bang for the buck telescope out there for beginners on a budget! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2008 by Jesse Block
    • Awesome. Awesome.
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
Review Image by Richard Bowling
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Review Image by Richard Bowling
Where do I start? Most of these reviews are super long. I'll keep it short. 49yrs old, amateur astronomer from my childhood but I remember a lot of what I learned. Great purchase. Easy assembly. Without Star Finder calibration I found the moon under three minutes. Awesome clarity. Filters and variety of eyepieces arrive tomorrow. Can't wait. Get this for your kids, grandchildren or yourself. Please read the instructions. Don't expect to see things like the Hubble Telescope. That's not what this is. If that's what you're looking for, expect to pay thousandssssss. Seriously. Do your research for what you're expecting to see. I don't think you can go wrong with this purchase. 7/13/17 I'm still loving this Telescope. It's all slowly coming back to me. Here are some moon photos. All captured within 10 minutes including setup. Taken with a canon T6 DSLR. Just a little blurry. Need a shutter remote so I don't have to touch the camera. Going for some nightscape pics next. Great purchase. Get the Celestron eyepiece kit as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017 Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017 by Richard Bowling
    • An OK Quality Telescope, but disappointing for passionate beginner
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
Note: It is a Bird-Jones Telescope, not a classical Newtonian. This telescope is very difficult to collimate, and it needs frequent collimation; basically it needs to be collimated every time before using. If uncollimated, the image quality will certainly be disappointing. Since the improper dock-tail manufacturing, the finder scope can not be aligned properly. It is not the problem of the red-spot finder, since I have purchased a better red-dot finder, which is also not able to be aligned. I am not sure if it is the problem of my particular case, or it is a general fallacious design. The mount comes with the package is only moderately sturdy. Besides this, the telescope is very difficult, or we may say, impossible to be balanced on the mount. Moreover, the micro-adjusting knob in the mount does not work properly, as the direction of the mount change irregularly as the knob being switched. I have also tried to astrophotograph with this telescope, and the result is disappointing. Heretofore main defects of the telescope are listed. Here after some of its advantages will be discussed. If collimated properly, beautiful view of the moon can be seen. The telescope is also able to capture main planets in the solar system, although their details will not be revealed. Some deep sky objects, such as the famous Orion Nebula, can also be viewed through this telescope. However, the quality of the view is discouraging. It is certainly an OK telescope for pure hobbyist who doesn't want to spend much time in astronomy. However, if one wants to dive deeper in amateur astronomy, complete potential of such a telescope will soon be exploited, leaving desires to see more, which can only be satisfied by a much finer telescope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020 by YuHao Han
    • Great telescope for the cost, watch some videos for easier set up!
Style: AstroMaster 114EQ
To be fair I have only had this telescope since yesterday. But it was easy to put together. Getting it set up will require you to go watch some YouTube videos to actually USE. 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 are supposed to go. There are however videos you can go watch that will help you along if you’re new to this. It came in several boxes like a Russian nesting doll. But it was definitely safe when it was delivered. It was slightly overcast last 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! I’ve wanted a telescope since I was 5, this one has exceeded my expectations so far and I’m looking forward to seeing more things! Btw the software that comes with this is phenomenal!!! Taking it out tonight too :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020 by Meredith W.

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