--- product_id: 48387862 title: "31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue" brand: "celestron" price: "COP 5358511" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/48387862-31042-astromaster-114eq-newtonian-reflector-telescope-dark-blue store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # 114mm fully-coated aperture German Equatorial mount with dual slow-motion controls Tool-free quick setup & lightweight frame 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue **Brand:** celestron **Price:** COP 5358511 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe Tonight — Don’t Just Watch Stars, Own Them! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue by celestron - **How much does it cost?** COP 5358511 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/48387862-31042-astromaster-114eq-newtonian-reflector-telescope-dark-blue) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Precision Pointing Power:** Manual German Equatorial mount with dual slow-motion knobs ensures smooth, accurate celestial tracking. - • **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 60+ years of innovation and a 2-year warranty for worry-free exploration. - • **Crystal-Clear Cosmic Views:** Fully-coated 114mm primary mirror delivers bright, sharp images of planets, star clusters, and galaxies. - • **Complete Starter Kit Included:** Two eyepieces, StarPointer red dot finderscope, tripod, and free astronomy software download—everything to launch your night sky journey. - • **Ready in Minutes, No Tools Needed:** Lightweight design and tool-free assembly mean you’re stargazing faster than ever. ## Overview The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ is a beginner-friendly Newtonian reflector telescope featuring a 114mm fully-coated primary mirror and a manual German Equatorial mount with slow-motion controls. Its lightweight, tool-free setup design includes two eyepieces, a StarPointer red dot finderscope, and a tripod, plus a free astronomy software download. Perfect for millennial stargazers seeking crisp views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects, it combines quality optics with trusted Celestron support and a 2-year warranty. ## Description Discover our Solar System with the Celestron AstroMaster 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. Review: Recommended - Review of Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope: Update (July 2018): I've spent a lot of time with this telescope now, perhaps 100 hours, and have an even better opinion of it than before. As a cheap small telescope it is ideal for beginners like me and I couldn't ask for a better experience for the right-above £100 price I paid. It is one of the most cost effective pastimes I've enjoyed. With the telescope, I've observed: The Moon Venus Mars and its ice cap Jupiter, its cloud lines, and its big red spot Saturn and its rings Satellites Many open clusters Many globular clusters A few nebulas (The orion nebula is amazing!) The Andromeda Galaxy Over the past months I have gathered some tips for getting the most out of this telescope: * The 114EQ has a corrector lens built into the eyepiece tube that also acts like a 2x barlow lens, essentially "zooming in" by 2x power by default. This works well for planetary viewing, but for objects like open star clusters and the andromeda galaxy it can be too much magnification to get a wide enough view with a 20-24mm eyepiece. Also, for faint objects like nebulas it can reduce the exit pupil of the telescope to a very small size, which limits the ability of your eye to gather light. A solution I found is to use a 0.5x barlow lens to reduce the overall power to 1x. I recommend the Solomark 0.5x Focal Reducer available on desertcart, which screws into the bottom of your eyepiece. * I tried a number of different eyepieces, including moderately expensive ones. My favorite experience was the Seben 7.5-22.5mm Zoom Eyepiece. While being one of the least expensive eye pieces I used with the telescope also offered the most adaptable experience. I rarely use the other eyepieces now because the seben zoom allows me to spend more time viewing and less time fiddling. When paired with a 0.5x barlow, it gives the telescope a wide range of configurations that allow it to be a nice platform for viewing all objects below absolute magnitude 10. * The mount has a cheap bearing for the equatorial axis which has a bolt that both acts as the axle and as the tightener. This is where most of the vibration in the mount comes from. In order to make it work well, it is critical that the washers go in the correct order and that the bolt is torqued such that it is tight but not binding. The correct order is the metal washer first and the rubber washer second on the bolt. If they are reversed, the bolt will back its way out when turning the equatorial axis and lead to a lot of wobbling. * I removed the locking screws for the collimation knobs on the primary mirror. The telescope keeps its collimation well without the screws, and the knobs are much easier to adjust in the field without having to take the screws out first. Speaking of which, accurate collimation is critical for all reflector telescopes, so if you are not comfortable learning how to do this time consuming process, you should buy a refractor telescope instead, which does not require collimation. After learning the process, it is painless to do. Reflectors like the 114EQ are cheaper for better image quality than refractors, but collimation is the price you pay. * I switched to using Stellarium for my session planning instead of the included Starry Night. I find Stellarium easier to use, and it also allows me to plan which eyepiece configurations are appropriate for a particular object. The mobile version of stellarium is way better than the mobile version of starry night -- more stars included, and easier interface. Really love this telescope! While viewing feint objects like nebulas begs for a larger telescope, I have found my time with this scope highly rewarding at a fraction of the price. I highly recommend this telescope for budding astronomers. Original Review (March 2018): I spent some of my teenage summers with a cousin who loved astrology and introduced me to many of the concepts. Many years later I decided to invest in my own small scope, nothing like the big one my cousin had. After reading reviews and studying specs I picked the Astromaster 114eq for it's nice blend of small size, price, and performance. On our first night viewing, my girlfriend and I caught views of the Orion nebula and beehive cluster right out our apartment window. Wow! It made me realize what I had been missing out on! I am far from an astrological expert, but I can see that the EQ114 can go far, especially with the right adjustment. Collimation is difficult with the stock screws, but after spending several hours over multiple sessions I got it pretty darn good and the picture is nice to my uneducated eyes. The included software helped a lot to find things to view and to track them down in the sky. I don't want a big telescope due to storage, but I'd like to see how far my eq114 will go. To that end I bought a better eye piece than the cheap ones it comes with to see how far the little guy can stretch. The eye piece cost almost as much as the telescope, but I hear they make a huge difference so I am looking forward to trying it out. It's the kind of thing that will last for 50 years so I'm not worried about the investment. You shouldn't be either! Don't hesitate if you're on the fence, this is a good little scope I can fully recommend. Review: Oozes quality - You're probably reading this having never bought a telescope before, wanting to know exactly what you're going to get and SEE for your money. As far as the telescope is concerned it's more of an investment than a purchase. It's a real quality piece of kit which I've surprised many people by telling them it only cost ~£100. Once set up it looks quite impressive and I'm sure with proper care it will continue to give you gazing pleasure for many years to come. One of the advantages of a reflector scope such as this is that the optical tube is open allowing you to maintain the mirror surfaces and also collimate the optics for optimised performance. Allow a good hour for proper initial set up (which for me was part of the fun!). It's got a fair weight to it but not to the extent it makes it impractical to move, the tripod can be easily dismounted and collapsed to be put in the boot of a car, for example. The first week I had the scope I was desperate for a clear night until eventually I got my wish and managed to view Saturn from the comfort of my back garden. Despite moderate light pollution and a slight haze in the sky, the scope still produced a crisp, colour image, complete with rings. Admittedly it was small in the viewfinder but you always have the option to purchase additional barlow lenses for increased magnification. It's also amazing just to aim at a seemingly clear patch of sky to reveal a dense patchwork of stars not visible to the naked eye. For optimal viewing its mainly about the conditions, the scope claims to be capable of imaging "deep sky objects" which I believe is possible but you need to be in a seriously dark area, which I shall soon be experimenting with during a drive to the countryside! I'm currently waiting in great anticipation for the next lunar transit to use my newly acquired moon filter. If you're thinking of getting into astronomy and debating whether to push the boat out I would say it's DEFINITELY worth going the extra buck. As a complete astro-virgin, I was able to set the scope up and view a planet over 700 million miles away in the space of a few days. One thing I will say is you need a great deal of patience, aligning the viewfinder is extremely sensitive and takes practice (which again is part of the satisfaction). The scope comes with a software CD allowing you to view when and where objects will be on any given night. The 114 also performs exceptionally well during daytime, using the terrestrial scope I've counted the feathers on many a pigeon from hundreds of meters away, so any budding Ornithologists will also find this function useful. All in all, a great value scope which will delight many an amateur stargazer. ## Features - POWERFUL REFLECTOR TELESCOPE: The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian telescope is a powerful and user-friendly reflector telescope. It features fully-coated glass optics, a sturdy and lightweight frame, two eyepieces, a StarPointer red dot finderscope and an adjustable tripod - HIGH-QUALITY 114MM OPTICS: The heart of the system is a fully-coated 114mm primary mirror. The AstroMaster mount features two slow-motion control knobs that allow you to make precision adjustments to view celestial and terrestrial objects - QUICK SETUP & LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME: This telescope for adults and kids to be used together features a lightweight frame and a manual German Equatorial mount for smooth and accurate pointing. Setup is quick and easy, with no tools required - INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: We’ve included 2 eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a tripod, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope. Accessories also include a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000MLL6R8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 6,867 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 16 in Telescopes | | Box Contents | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, Manual, Optical tube, Red-dot finderscope, Standard 10mm eyepiece, Tripod and mount (preassembled) | | Brand | Celestron | | Brand Name | Celestron | | Coating | Aluminum;Silicon Dioxide | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,466 Reviews | | Dawes Limit | 1.02 Arc Sec | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.28 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Eye piece lens description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 2.05 Degrees | | Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 17.95 inches | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234310420 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 32.3D x 11W x 16.7H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Astromaster Reflector Telescope | | Item Weight | 6.03 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 31042 | | Model Name | AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian | | Model Number | 31042 | | Model name | AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian | | Mount | CG-2 Equatorial | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Objective Lens Diameter | 114 Millimetres | | Objective lens diameter | 114 Millimetres | | Optical tube length | 457 Millimetres | | Optical-Tube Length | 457 Millimetres | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Parallactic German Mount with Screws and Fine Tuning, Permanently Mounted StarPointer™ Red Dot Finder, Robust Pre-Assembled Steel Tripod for Improved Stability, Quick and Easy Setup Without Tools | | Telescope mount description | CG-2 Equatorial | | UPC | 050234310420 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Zoom Ratio | 10 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye piece lens description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian - **Objective lens diameter:** 114 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 457 Millimetres - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 32.3D x 11W x 16.7H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** CG-2 Equatorial ## Images ![31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MUopSD3-L.jpg) ![31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UdDOjbJdL.jpg) ![31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616wmK7u7nL.jpg) ![31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hSZIaP6lL.jpg) ![31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E+-F+AXFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I connect dslr camera to it** A: Dear B WrightYes you can connect a DSL camera to the Celestron Astromaster 114EQ Telescope C31042.You will need a Celestron Universal T-Mount Adapter for 1.25'' Eyepiece C93625 and a T-Ring for the camera you are using.Celestron T2 Adaptor Ring for Canon EOS 00146340Celestron T2 Adaptor Ring for Nikon 00146338The Celestron Universal T-Adapter connects a DSLR or SLR camera body to a telescope with a 1.25" focuser or eyepiece adapter installed. The T-threads on the top of the Universal T-Adapter screw into a T-Ring (sold separately) that is designed to attach to the brand-specific mounting flange of your camera. The barrel end of the T-Adapter slides into the focuser, just like an eyepiece, and locks into place with the focuser or eyepiece adapter thumbscrew. Please note that some telescopes, especially "fast" refractors and most Newtonians, may not have enough focus travel to allow the photographic image to come to focus when used in prime focus mode. In these instances, we recommend using the Universal Barlow & T-Adapter (#93640), which will double the magnification, but will allow the telescope to reach focus.We do hope this information is useful to you.Kind regards,Hawks Photo Video **Q: Can you take digital photos of images seen** A: You can and will require an adapter to mount a DSLR, digital camera, phone camera or webcam... but bear in mind the stars in the sky move as the Earth rotates yet this telescope will remain static - a lot of astrophotography require long exposures. This telescope does not have a motor that follows the movement of the stars, although I have seen you can get one for a reasonable price that fits to this tripod. **Q: Am wanting a telescope for my 9 yr old son, I want a telescope that once set up he can use on his own. Is this the one for me??** A: The German Equatorial mount that telescopes of this kind use can be a bit of a learning curve. You almost need to have someone show you how to use it if you're a beginner (parent, friends or astronomy club) or see if you can find a good video on YouTube. So it might be to much to start off with, it really depends on how much interest you as parents have. If you go into Celestrons webpage for this telescope there is a manual to download if you want to look at it before buying. It should also be said that if your son is interested and keeps his interest then he will most likely need to learn to use German Equatorial mount at some point. The telescope you are looking at is a Reflector and is a great all-round scope. Another telescope type is called Dobsonian and the stand for those don't really require any setup. Sky-Watcher and Orion have good quality scopes and make Dobsonians in and around the price you are looking at.Whatever telescope you buy, also get a moon filter for it. **Q: Hello, i got my order astromaster 114eq, but didn't get my starry nigh software. did anyone had the same problem? how can it be fixed?** A: Sure if you Google the product you'll find a free download if not contact the seller ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended *by A***N on 30 April 2018* Review of Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope: Update (July 2018): I've spent a lot of time with this telescope now, perhaps 100 hours, and have an even better opinion of it than before. As a cheap small telescope it is ideal for beginners like me and I couldn't ask for a better experience for the right-above £100 price I paid. It is one of the most cost effective pastimes I've enjoyed. With the telescope, I've observed: The Moon Venus Mars and its ice cap Jupiter, its cloud lines, and its big red spot Saturn and its rings Satellites Many open clusters Many globular clusters A few nebulas (The orion nebula is amazing!) The Andromeda Galaxy Over the past months I have gathered some tips for getting the most out of this telescope: * The 114EQ has a corrector lens built into the eyepiece tube that also acts like a 2x barlow lens, essentially "zooming in" by 2x power by default. This works well for planetary viewing, but for objects like open star clusters and the andromeda galaxy it can be too much magnification to get a wide enough view with a 20-24mm eyepiece. Also, for faint objects like nebulas it can reduce the exit pupil of the telescope to a very small size, which limits the ability of your eye to gather light. A solution I found is to use a 0.5x barlow lens to reduce the overall power to 1x. I recommend the Solomark 0.5x Focal Reducer available on Amazon, which screws into the bottom of your eyepiece. * I tried a number of different eyepieces, including moderately expensive ones. My favorite experience was the Seben 7.5-22.5mm Zoom Eyepiece. While being one of the least expensive eye pieces I used with the telescope also offered the most adaptable experience. I rarely use the other eyepieces now because the seben zoom allows me to spend more time viewing and less time fiddling. When paired with a 0.5x barlow, it gives the telescope a wide range of configurations that allow it to be a nice platform for viewing all objects below absolute magnitude 10. * The mount has a cheap bearing for the equatorial axis which has a bolt that both acts as the axle and as the tightener. This is where most of the vibration in the mount comes from. In order to make it work well, it is critical that the washers go in the correct order and that the bolt is torqued such that it is tight but not binding. The correct order is the metal washer first and the rubber washer second on the bolt. If they are reversed, the bolt will back its way out when turning the equatorial axis and lead to a lot of wobbling. * I removed the locking screws for the collimation knobs on the primary mirror. The telescope keeps its collimation well without the screws, and the knobs are much easier to adjust in the field without having to take the screws out first. Speaking of which, accurate collimation is critical for all reflector telescopes, so if you are not comfortable learning how to do this time consuming process, you should buy a refractor telescope instead, which does not require collimation. After learning the process, it is painless to do. Reflectors like the 114EQ are cheaper for better image quality than refractors, but collimation is the price you pay. * I switched to using Stellarium for my session planning instead of the included Starry Night. I find Stellarium easier to use, and it also allows me to plan which eyepiece configurations are appropriate for a particular object. The mobile version of stellarium is way better than the mobile version of starry night -- more stars included, and easier interface. Really love this telescope! While viewing feint objects like nebulas begs for a larger telescope, I have found my time with this scope highly rewarding at a fraction of the price. I highly recommend this telescope for budding astronomers. Original Review (March 2018): I spent some of my teenage summers with a cousin who loved astrology and introduced me to many of the concepts. Many years later I decided to invest in my own small scope, nothing like the big one my cousin had. After reading reviews and studying specs I picked the Astromaster 114eq for it's nice blend of small size, price, and performance. On our first night viewing, my girlfriend and I caught views of the Orion nebula and beehive cluster right out our apartment window. Wow! It made me realize what I had been missing out on! I am far from an astrological expert, but I can see that the EQ114 can go far, especially with the right adjustment. Collimation is difficult with the stock screws, but after spending several hours over multiple sessions I got it pretty darn good and the picture is nice to my uneducated eyes. The included software helped a lot to find things to view and to track them down in the sky. I don't want a big telescope due to storage, but I'd like to see how far my eq114 will go. To that end I bought a better eye piece than the cheap ones it comes with to see how far the little guy can stretch. The eye piece cost almost as much as the telescope, but I hear they make a huge difference so I am looking forward to trying it out. It's the kind of thing that will last for 50 years so I'm not worried about the investment. You shouldn't be either! Don't hesitate if you're on the fence, this is a good little scope I can fully recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oozes quality *by J***U on 24 April 2011* You're probably reading this having never bought a telescope before, wanting to know exactly what you're going to get and SEE for your money. As far as the telescope is concerned it's more of an investment than a purchase. It's a real quality piece of kit which I've surprised many people by telling them it only cost ~£100. Once set up it looks quite impressive and I'm sure with proper care it will continue to give you gazing pleasure for many years to come. One of the advantages of a reflector scope such as this is that the optical tube is open allowing you to maintain the mirror surfaces and also collimate the optics for optimised performance. Allow a good hour for proper initial set up (which for me was part of the fun!). It's got a fair weight to it but not to the extent it makes it impractical to move, the tripod can be easily dismounted and collapsed to be put in the boot of a car, for example. The first week I had the scope I was desperate for a clear night until eventually I got my wish and managed to view Saturn from the comfort of my back garden. Despite moderate light pollution and a slight haze in the sky, the scope still produced a crisp, colour image, complete with rings. Admittedly it was small in the viewfinder but you always have the option to purchase additional barlow lenses for increased magnification. It's also amazing just to aim at a seemingly clear patch of sky to reveal a dense patchwork of stars not visible to the naked eye. For optimal viewing its mainly about the conditions, the scope claims to be capable of imaging "deep sky objects" which I believe is possible but you need to be in a seriously dark area, which I shall soon be experimenting with during a drive to the countryside! I'm currently waiting in great anticipation for the next lunar transit to use my newly acquired moon filter. If you're thinking of getting into astronomy and debating whether to push the boat out I would say it's DEFINITELY worth going the extra buck. As a complete astro-virgin, I was able to set the scope up and view a planet over 700 million miles away in the space of a few days. One thing I will say is you need a great deal of patience, aligning the viewfinder is extremely sensitive and takes practice (which again is part of the satisfaction). The scope comes with a software CD allowing you to view when and where objects will be on any given night. The 114 also performs exceptionally well during daytime, using the terrestrial scope I've counted the feathers on many a pigeon from hundreds of meters away, so any budding Ornithologists will also find this function useful. All in all, a great value scope which will delight many an amateur stargazer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Requires a little work on assembly, but good afterward. *by M***C on 28 January 2023* I bought this because I fancied astronomy as a hobby I can do in my back yard, but due to space considerations (or lack of!) I really needed a small telescope that wasn't going to break the bank. The 114EQ seemed to tick all the boxes as far as a starter kit goes, with Celestron being a fairly decent brand name so I felt that I could trust it. Seemed a popular model too, but I still read the reviews. It arrived in excellent condition without any damage, so I was optimistic. Well packaged, actually excessively packaged...so many boxes! Boxes within boxes within boxes..then bubble wrap..yikes! As others have seemed to notice, yes, the tripod is a little wobbly, but being an avid DIY'er I decided to investigate. Loose bolts here and there, with some of that awful super-thick grease some manufacturers use which ends up being practically glue instead of a grease, yuck. That stuff does not help when you need smooth operation. I cleaned all of that out and applied some proper moly grease here and there, adjusting bolts and brackets as I went. Lo and behold, an extremely sturdy and smooth-working tripod and equatorial mount. Brilliant. Moving on, it's a good thing I also bought a laser collimator from a decent brand. The 114EQ is a Bird-Jones Newtonian, notorious for being a nightmare to align. Again, the investigation spectacles went on. It turns out, if you remove the focusing tube and (with extreme care!) remove the corrector lens from the bottom of it, then reinsert the tube, it suddenly wants to collimate properly without any weird distortion. Huzzah! This is the point that many seem to be giving up on this telescope, from the factory, mine turned out to be badly misaligned. I suspect many of them are, as it is a time-consuming process. I checked three times and rechecked my laser collimator until I was happy with the alignment. If you don't take out the corrector lens, you'll have a very hard time aligning this, again there are videos on how to do this so research is key. Also, the focusing tube can be a little wobbly, but it can be adjusted so don't worry. After a good few hours of tinkering around with setting up this telescope ready to go, reading up on helpful tips'n'tricks and more than a few videos on basic astronomy, I found that the image from when I first started was vastly improved. So why do people end up being unhappy with it? People may be struggling with this because they expect it to be able to work perfectly right out of the box, forgeting that although it is marketed as an 'entry-level' scope, it is still a piece of sensitive optical equipment. It won't work right straight out of the box, it must be set up correctly, especially for alignment of it's mirrors and lenses, or you simply will never get the performance out of it that it's capable of. Once it's aligned, it needs to be checked fairly frequently, or it'll become a problem. That being said, many of the lessons you end up learning with bringing this telescope up to scratch are things you'll need to know, so I'd say this was less of a 'beginner' kit and more of an 'advanced learner' into the world of reflector telescopes, perhaps not for kids or adults that have limited patience. I just wish that we had clearer nights at this time of the year to really go nuts with this, but I can wait :D ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron - AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - Celestron – Smartphone Photography Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Photos and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope Eyepiece - Celestron 94307 AstroMaster 8-Piece Eyepiece & Filter Accessory Kit - Includes Two 1.25” Eyepieces, 2X Barlow Lens, Three Filters, Cleaning Cloth and Hard Case Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/48387862-31042-astromaster-114eq-newtonian-reflector-telescope-dark-blue](https://www.desertcart.co/products/48387862-31042-astromaster-114eq-newtonian-reflector-telescope-dark-blue) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*