{"product_id":"celestron-astromaster-114eq-newtonian","title":"Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8yxx9P4CPZY?si=nb-h8_2s9Va7klNH\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Powerhouse for Aspiring Astronomers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the wonders of the night sky with the \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 114EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e—a versatile Newtonian reflector telescope designed to offer excellent views of planets, the Moon, and brighter deep-sky objects. With its long 1000mm focal length and portable design, it’s a fantastic option for beginners and intermediate stargazers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔭 \u003cstrong\u003e114mm Newtonian Reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e – Large aperture for bright, detailed views of celestial targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes slow-motion controls for precise tracking in RA and DEC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eNo-Tool Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simple, quick assembly lets you start observing within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪐 \u003cstrong\u003eEyepiece Pair Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20mm (50x) with erect image corrector and 10mm (100x) for higher magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003eStarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easily centre objects in your field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eSteel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sturdy, adjustable tripod keeps everything secure and within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate Manual Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on the \u003cstrong\u003eCG-2 German equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e, the AstroMaster 114EQ is built for accurate celestial tracking. The manual slow-motion knobs in Right Ascension and Declination allow for smooth adjustments as you follow planets, stars, or lunar features across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the secrets of the cosmos with \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e software. With a database of 36,000 objects, 3D planet models, and printable star maps, it’s your perfect guide to planning stargazing sessions. 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