Large beginners telescopes don't have to be expensive. The Celestron Powerseeker 114mm delivers 361x more light gathering than the 60mm telescopes dominating department store catalogs. Translation: You will see better.

Another common short-comming with "cheap" department store telescopes is the poorly supported .965" eyepiece format. 1.25" diameter eyepiece barrels are an industry-standard format, and come with the Firstscope 114mm. Whether you are upgrading your eyepiece collection, or replacing a lost or damaged lens, you can rest assured that you won't be left hunting for a compatible eyepiece.

The included equatorial mount permits smooth and precise movement. As the sky moves, following the planets and stars is as simple as turning a knob. An optional motor drive further simplifies this.

Features

• Large 114mm aperture delivers increased resolution
• Variable height Aluminum tripod
• Equatorial mount keeps objects in the eyepiece by adjusting a single control
• Motor upgradeable
• Includes "The Beginners Guide to Using Telescopes" written by our knowledgeable staff.

Specifications

• Aperture: 114mm (4.5")
• Focal Length: 900mm (35.4")
• Focal Ratio: f/8
• Mirror Type: Spherical
• Focuser: 1.25" rack and pinion
• Eyepieces: 20mm (45x) and 4mm (225x)
• Barlow lens: 3x
• Finderscope: 5x24
• Mount Type: EQ1 Equatorial with flexible slow-motion controls
• Tracking Motor: Available (sold separately)
• Polar Finder: Not available
• Camera Capable:
• USB imagers
• All-in-one cameras via universal digital camera adapter
• DSLR/SLR (requires Barlow, T-adapter and T2 ring)
• Above cameras and adapters sold separately
• Piggyback adapter built-in
• Total Weight: 8.1kg (18lbs)
• Color: Black tube
• Celestron 2 year warranty