Objective Lens Diameter: 114 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
Dimensions
Product Height: 19 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Product Width: 32 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Product Depth: 52 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Product Weight: 28 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Compatibility
Computerized Star Locator Compatible: true
Included
Eyepieces Included: 4mm and 20mm
Tripod Included: true
Case Included: false
USB Cable Included: false
Performance
Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
Power
Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
Features
Computerized Hand Control: true
Magnification Type: Variable (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
Optical Design: Reflector (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
Indicator Light(s): false
Mount Type: Manual German equatorial
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Imaging
Magnification: 125 times
Exposure Control
Focal Length: 500 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
Other
Assembly Required: No
UPC: 050234220989
Explore the far reaches of the galaxy with this Celestron NexStar 114GT 22098 computerized telescope, which features a database of more than 40,000 objects to help you navigate among stars, planets, nebulae and more.
500mm focal length; f/4.4 focal ratio: For clarity and precision.
Included T-adapter: Allows you to photograph celestial finds with your DSLR camera (not included).
25x and 125x power magnification: Along with the easy-to-use SkyAlign process helps bring astronomical objects within view (requires 8 AA batteries, not included).
Quick-release accessory tray: Lets you keep accessories close at hand.
Hand controller: Features an extensive database with more than 40,000 celestial objects, including galaxies, nebulae, stars, planets and more, so you can smoothly navigate the night sky.
2 optical eyepieces and 2x Barlow lens: Enables optimal magnification.
Whats Included
Celestron NexStar 114GT 500mm Newtonian Telescope
TheSkyX-First Light Edition Astronomy software
2 eyepieces: 4mm SR, 20mm H
2x Barlow lens, lens cap
CR 2032 battery
Owner's manual
T-adapter
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers praise the NexStar 114GT 500mm Computerized Newtonian Telescope for its user-friendly design. Many customers find it very easy to use, making it a great choice for beginners.
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