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Is the Celestron AstroMaster 114 A good telescope?

Is the Celestron AstroMaster 114 A good telescope?

The Celestron AstroMaster 114 EQ reflector telescope is a great beginner telescope for an adult or older child. It’s 4.5” mirror will provide clear and bright images of the Moon, the planets, and dozens of deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the great star cluster in Hercules, and much more.

Is the AstroMaster 130EQ a good telescope?

The Astromaster 130EQ is a decent telescope with decent optics, but it carries a number of severe limitations; I will go into the details of each. OVERVIEW: This is a Newtonian reflector type telescope with a primary mirror size of 130mm, or about 5″.

What can I see with a Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ?

Celestron Astromaster 130EQ Motorised Reflector Telescope Each model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The Astromaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with this fine instrument.

How many mm is the Celestron AstroMaster 130?

Compare these telescopes

AstroMaster 130 EQ AstroMaster 130 EQ-MD
Aperture 114 mm (4.48”) 130 mm (5.11”)
Focal Length 1000 mm (39.37”) 650 mm (25.6”)
Focal Ratio f/8.7 f/5
Magnification 50x, 100x 33x, 65x

What does a 2x Barlow lens do?

A 2x Barlow will double the magnification of the eyepiece it is attached to.? For example, if you were using a 20mm eyepiece on a telescope with a 1000mm focal length, you would have 50x magnification. If you attach a 2x Barlow lens to that eyepiece you will double the effective magnification of that eyepiece to 100x.

What is the best telescope for beginners UK?

12 telescopes for astronomy beginners

  • Sky-Watcher StarQuest 130P Newtonian reflector.
  • Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ refractor.
  • Sky-Watcher Heritage 100P Tabletop Dobsonian.
  • Celestron Omni XLT AZ 102 Refractor/basic mount.
  • Bresser Messier AR-80/640 AZ NANO Telescope.
  • Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor.

Who makes Zhumell telescopes?

Where exactly Zhumell gets most of their products is unknown – probably some manufacturer in China – but their 8”, 10”, and 12” Z-series Dobsonians are made by Guan Sheng Optical (GSO) in Taiwan.

How much magnification do you need to see planets?

To look at planets like Jupiter and Saturn, you will need a magnification of about 180; with that you should be able to see the planets and their moons. If you want to look at the planet alone with higher resolution, you will need a magnification of about 380.

Which telescope is better for viewing planets?

Telescopes that have 4 or 5 inch diameters are great for viewing solar system objects like the planets, our Moon, and Jupiter’s moons. Viewing Neptune and Uranus can be difficult with a scope this small but it’s not impossible. A telescope of this size is probably a good starting point for a complete beginner.

Which telescope is best for viewing planets and galaxies?

Best telescope for viewing planets

  • Celestron NexStar 127SLT Computerized Telescope.
  • Orion 8945 SkyQuest XT8 Classic Dobsonian Telescope.
  • Celestron NexStar 5SE Telescope for Viewing Planets.
  • Sky-Watcher 10″ Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope.
  • Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope.

Is a 2x or 3x Barlow lens better?

To put it simply, Barlow lenses are a cost-effective way to increase the magnification of your eyepieces. Their effect is to increase the magnification of any eyepiece used with them, usually 2 or 3 times. As you’d expect, a 2x Barlow doubles your eyepiece magnification, whilst a 3x trebles it.