National Geographic - 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope - Black
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- General
- Brand: National Geographic
- Model Number: 80-10114
- Product Name: 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope
- Color: Black
- Recommended Minimum Age: 10 years
- Additional Dimensions
- 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: 29 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: 14 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: 6.3 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: 4.5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Eyepieces Included: Two Plössl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm)
- Tripod Included: true
- Power
- Battery Quantity: 1
- Battery Size: CR2032 (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.)
- Electronic Red-Dot Projection Viewfinder: true (Locate astronomical objects more easily by using the electronic red-dot viewfinder, which shows unmagnified upright images. Wherever the telescope is pointed, a red dot or other symbol appears on the projection screen to help the user locate and focus on targets.)
- Tripod Mountable: Yes
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Imaging
- Magnification: 52 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
- UPC: 812257013173
Observe the sky with this National Geographic 80-20114 carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope. The 500mm focal length and 114mm aperture provide an excellent definition of deep-sky photography, while the interchangeable Plossl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens deliver enhanced magnification. This National Geographic carbon fiber wrap reflector telescope has an adjustable tripod with an accessory tray for convenient stability and storage.
- Equatorial mounting system: Can follow the Earth's rotation to easily track an object as it moves through the night sky.
- 26mm and 9.7mm Plössl eyepieces: Produce images with excellent definition and contrast.
- 19x - 52x magnification range: A perfect portal into the realm of deep sky observation.
- 500mm focal length: Shortens exposure times for deep sky photography.
- Accessories included: Featuring adjustable tripod, a red dot viewfinder, downloadable Stellarium computer software and a star map.
Whats Included
- Adjustable tripod
- CR2032 battery
- National Geographic 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount
- Owners manual
- Stellarium computer software
- Two Plössl eyepieces
Product Manuals
Q: What accessories are included with the National Geographic telescope?
A: It comes with an adjustable tripod, a red dot viewfinder, downloadable Stellarium computer software, and a star map.
Q: What type of eyepieces does this telescope come with?
A: It includes two Plossl eyepieces: a 26mm and a 9.7mm, known for producing images with excellent definition and contrast.
Q: What is the magnification range of this telescope?
A: The telescope offers a magnification range of 19x to 52x, making it suitable for deep-sky observation.
Q: What type of mounting system does this telescope use?
A: This telescope features an equatorial mounting system, allowing it to follow the Earth's rotation for easy object tracking.
Q: What is the focal length of this telescope?
A: This telescope has a focal length of 500mm, which is beneficial for deep-sky photography.
Q: Does this telescope have a computerized hand control?
A: Yes, this telescope comes equipped with a computerized hand control feature.
Q: Can this telescope see more than the moon?? Can it see Saturn ,Jupiter, Mars;??
A: Yes, but the magnification will only allow planets to look like stars or big white circles. It does allow you to see the moon and the craters. If you are looking to see objects such as the Rings of Saturn you would have to invest in a telescope with more magnification. We ended up investing in a better telescope since our 12-year-old daughter has taken an interest in space. Taking advantage of her interest while we can. We upgraded to a NextStar 4SE, and we still had to buy different strengths of eyepieces to see the Rings of Saturn.
Q: How is this for beginners never used one before
A: This was my son first telescope and he love it. It took us some time to figure it out but we figured it out. Great for beginners.
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the 114mm Achromatic Reflector Telescope for its ease of assembly. Customers also appreciate the overall performance of the telescope, finding it worthwhile.
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mrs.R
This telescope works great but the only problem is taking it outside all the time to get better looking viewing it’s pretty heavy to carry out all the time. But it’s worth it.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gift
This was my husband’s favorite Christmas gift! It is great quality and the price was very good. It was easy to put together and he’s been using it a lot. Great gift!
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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This item is exactly what I wanted for a Christmas gift. It was easy to assemble and the instructions were easy to understand. Thank you for a quality product.
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