Description
- Manual slow-motion controls
- Newtonian reflector optics
- 1,000mm focal length
- Comes with adjustable aluminum tripod
- 18-inch tube is compact and portable
From the Manufacturer
The Celestron FirstScope Series of telescopes is designed with the first-time telescope buyer in mind. Offering exceptional value, these scopes feature compact and portable designs with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy. Each telescope has its own design characteristics to help you choose which is best for you. The smaller FirstScopes feature refractor optical designs while the larger apertures feature Newtonian reflector optical systems.
This version of the 4 1/2" Newtonian telescope offers more portability than the standard longer tube Newtonian without sacrificing power or performance. The short tube of this model is only 18" long and has a built-in correction lens, giving it all the focal length of the standard model, while reducing aberrations.
The equatorial mount is quite stable, with setting circles and slow motion controls on both axes for easy, smooth tracking.
The Firstscope 114EQ Short Specifications:
114mm (4.5") Reflector 1000mm Focal Length, f/9 CG-2 Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles and Slow Motion Adjustment Cables Sturdy Adjustable Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray Telescope Weight: 16 lb.
The Firstscope 80EQ Standard Accessories:
1-1/4" 20mm (50x), 10mm (100x) Eyepieces StarPointer Finderscope Equatorial Mount The Sky L1 CD ROM
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The Celestron Firstscope 114 Short is a compact Newtonian reflector. This 18-inch scope is portable without sacrificing brightness or clarity of image. It features an equatorial mount for stable observing, as well as setting circles and slow-motion controls on both axes for smooth, easy tracking. This telescope is an excellent choice for viewing galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae, as well as for watching our own solar system. It comes complete with the Celestron Firstscope 114 Short, an adjustable tripod with accessory tray, two eyepieces (20mm, 6mm), and Celestron's one-year limited warranty.