Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ Newtonian - 21045

CelestronSKU: 21045

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Description

Highlights

  • 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

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.

FAQ

Q:

Where are the 3 screws for adjusting the secondary mirror?

A:

At first glance, it may look like you are missing the 3 screws that adjust your secondary mirror, however we are using Allen headed threaded inserts (screws) and they are recessed in the thread holes on the outside of the secondary mirror (FIG 1). Use a 1/16 Allen head wrench (as shown in FIG 2) to make the adjustments.

Q:

What is this screw on the top of one of my accessory rings?

A:

Some PowerSeeker EQ models have two accessory rings that are needed to attach the optical tube to the EQ mount. On the top of one of the rings is a threaded stud with a thumbwheel. This is designed to allow the attachment of a camera with a ¼-20 threaded insert. The ¼-20 thread pitch is standard in the photographic world. This is very beneficial when used in conjunction with the optional AstroMaster/PowerSeeker Motor Drive (part #93514) for sky tracking. This ¼-20 mount is not used to attach your telescope to the EQ mount and is not needed for using your telescope in the traditional manner.
See illustrations below for clarification.

A:

At first glance, it may look like you are missing the 3 screws that adjust your secondary mirror, however we are using Allen headed threaded inserts (screws) and they are recessed in the thread holes on the outside of the secondary mirror (FIG 1). Use a 1/16 Allen head wrench (as shown in FIG 2) to make the adjustments.

A:

Some PowerSeeker EQ models have two accessory rings that are needed to attach the optical tube to the EQ mount. On the top of one of the rings is a threaded stud with a thumbwheel. This is designed to allow the attachment of a camera with a ¼-20 threaded insert. The ¼-20 thread pitch is standard in the photographic world. This is very beneficial when used in conjunction with the optional AstroMaster/PowerSeeker Motor Drive (part #93514) for sky tracking. This ¼-20 mount is not used to attach your telescope to the EQ mount and is not needed for using your telescope in the traditional manner.
See illustrations below for clarification.

Specifications

Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture: 114mm (4.49")
Focal Length: 900mm (35")
Focal Ratio: f/7.89
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (0.79")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 45x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 4mm (0.16")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 225x
Barlow Lens: 3x
Finderscope: 5x24
Mount Type: German Equatorial
Accessory Tray: No-Tool Tray with Eyepiece holder
Tripod: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 269x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 16x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.22 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.02 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 265x
Apparent Field of View: 0.9°
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 48 ft (15 m)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 25mm (1")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 22%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 4.96%
Optical Coatings: Aluminum
Optical Tube Length: 864mm (34")
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Solar Warning
  • Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
  • Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
  • Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.

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