• 114mm aperture has impressive light-gathering capability to provide excellent views of planets and bright deep sky objects.
• Fast focal ratio (f/4.4) shortens exposure times for deep sky photography.
• Pan and tilt control on alt-azimuth mount allows for smooth movements when navigating the night sky.
• Comes with two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens that provide magnifications ranging from 19x to 102x.
• Carbon fiber optical tube wrap assembly is lightweight but durable.
• Full size tripod includes accessory tray to keep eyepieces handy and provide additional stability.
• Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.
• Use the red dot viewfinder and downloadable astronomy software to locate observing targets.

From our National Geographic series, the Explorer NT114CF Newtonian Astronomical Telescope is a perfect portal into the realm of deep sky observation. Offering a 114mm aperture and a 500mm focal length, the telescope comes with two Plossl eyepieces that produce images with excellent definition and contrast. The set also includes an adjustable tripod with pan and tilt control, a red dot viewfinder, a Smartphone Camera Adapter, Stellarium computer software download and a star map. Just add clear, dark skies on a moonless night and a red flashlight to protect your night vision and you are set to explore the universe!

Manual

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Star Map

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Software

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