Celestron Powerseeker 114EQ DS Telescope (21045)

Main Features Of Celestron Powerseeker 114EQ DS Telescope (21045) Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles to locate and track sky objects Adjustable, full height tripod with deluxe accessory tray Quick and easy no-tool setup Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a Barlow Lens. Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies Includes These Celestron Technologies Ideal for near and deep-sky observation, Celestron’s PowerSeeker 114EQ 114mm f/8 Reflector Telescope features a respectable focal length and a larger parabolic mirror that produce detailed images of the Moon, clear views of the planets, and the ability to resolve bright distant objects such as nebulae and galaxies. The scope is outfitted with a 1.25 rack-and-pinion focuser and two eyepieces to get new users started, and a 3x Barlow lens that effectively triples the magnification of any eyepiece used with it to expand the usability. The included manual equatorial mount features slow-motion control cables with large knobs to make it easy to track objects even when wearing gloves, while also minimizing vibrations caused by handling the mount with your hands; and clearly visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod rounds out the rig with a tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights. Optical Tube 114mm aperture f/7.89 focal ratio 900mm focal length High-transmission multi-coated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast Resolution: 1.22 arcsec, Rayleigh; 1.02 arcsec, Dawes 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser Mount and Tripod Mount: Manual German equatorial Dual slow-motion control cables enable fine adjustments with reduced vibrations Altitude adjustment screws locks setting Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales Removable counterweight bar 6-pound counterweight to properly balance OTA and accessories for smooth movement Dovetail plate enables fast assembly and break-down Tripod: Adjustable-height Aluminum-alloy legs Tray to hold eyepieces, lights, and accessories Spiked feet add stability on uneven/soft ground Included Accessories Eyepieces: 1.25″ diameter barrel Accepts most 1.25″ astronomical filters 4mm focal length produces 225x 20mm focal length produces 45x 20mm eyepiece has integrated prism to correct image horizontally and vertically for terrestrial use Barlow Lens: Triples the magnification of any eyepiece used Finderscope: Low 5x magnification has a wide field of view for easier set up, alignment, and star navigation 24mm aperture can resolve bright objects without being too big or heavy   Discover our Solar System with the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 114EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing. Manual German Equatorial telescope The PowerSeeker mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC. Accessories Included Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and a barlow lens. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views.  The 3x Barlow lens triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece. Starry Night Software Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.