The Meade 114EQ-ASTR Equatorial Reflector is a "classic" larger entry level design and is great for families, kids or as a gift item. Mirror diameter is approximately 4.5 inches for greater image brightness allowing study of more targets in greater detail.
Explore craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the cloud belts of Jupiter along with the four Galilean moons, as well as countless star clusters, double stars, nebulas and more. Includes AutoStar Suite PC compatible DVD astronomy software to chart the night sky and telescope instructional video.
Telescope focal length of 900mm, f/8. Features include a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser, sturdy metal equatorial mount with slow motion controls, setting circles, latitude control w/scale, two 1.25" eyepieces (MA9mm, MA25mm), 2X power doubling Barlow lens, easy to use red dot viewfinder, and height adjustable full size aluminum tripod w/accessory tray.
