Celestron SKU: 22103 | Helix SKU: CT22103
Engineered with the beginner in mind, the ExploraScope 114AZ is the perfect telescope to discover the Moon, rings of Saturn, moons of Jupiter, Orion Nebula, and all the best celestial objects. The included red dot finderscope helps you sight objects in the sky and center them in your telescope’s eyepiece. Use the new altitude slow motion rod for precise pointing and following objects as they appear to move across the sky.
ExploraScope comes complete with everything you need to get started with amateur astronomy: 2 eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens to triple the magnifying power of each eyepiece, an erect image diagonal for correct image orientation, and a full-height aluminum tripod. Plus, you can download Celestron’s SkyPortal app for iOS and Android devices to help locate and learn about celestial objects. With ExploraScope, you get the best out-of-the-box experience in the entry-level price range.
Aperture | 114mm (4.5") |
Barlow Lens | 3x (1.25") |
Eyepiece / Magnification | Erect Image H20mm (1.25") / 50x; Standard SR4mm (1.25") / 250x |
Finderscope | StarPointer red dot finder |
Focal Length | 1000mm |
Focal Ratio | f/9 |
Highest Useful Magnification | 269x |
Light Gathering Power | 265x the unaided eye |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 16x |
Mount Info: | N.A. |
Optical Coatings | Fully coated glass optics |
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Optical Tube Info: | N.A. |
Optical Tube Length | 24" |
Other Accessories | SkyPortal app |
Resolution | Rayleigh: 1.22 arc seconds / Dawes Limit: 1.02 arc seconds |
Total Telescope Kit Weight | 6.7 lbs |
Tripod | Aluminum, 52" max height |
Warranty | 2-Years |