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Designed specifically for comet viewing, the Celestron Cometron 114AZ Newtonian Telescope w/ Tripod and StarPointer Finderscope 21079 provides you with the means to catch amazing views of the next comet. This Telescope from Celestron features a 114 mm parabolic mirror that will capture the sharpest views of even dim comets on their journey toward the Sun. The Celestron 114AZ Cometron Telescope has a simple Newtonian Reflector optical design, alt azimuth mount, and included red-dot finderscope that makes it incredibly easy to navigate the night sky. This Celestron Telescope is also a perfect instrument for viewing objects in our solar system and beyond. Its wide field of view renders the Moon, the Milky Way galaxy, and the rings of Saturn in impressive detail. You'll even be able to observe the moons of Jupiter as well as distant objects like the Orion Nebula. For a great way to make sure that you aren't missing a second of the outer space action, choose the Celestron Cometron 114AZ Telescope w/ Newtonian Reflector.
Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture (mm): | 114 mm (4.49 in) |
Focal Length: | 450 mm (18 in) |
Focal Ratio: | 3.95 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm): | 20mm Kellner mm (0.79 in) |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm): | 10mm Kellner mm (0.39 in) |
Finderscope: | StarPointer Red Dot Finder |
Mount Type: | Alt-azimuth with panning handle |
Tripod: | Adjustable, stainless steel |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | 1.0in |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 269 x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 16 x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.8 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.22 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | 1.02 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 265 x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 1.35 in (34 mm) |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 9.05 % |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 30 % |
Optical Coatings: | Aluminum with SiO2 |
Optical Tube Length: | 18 in (457 mm) |
Optical Tube Weight: | 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) |
Total Telescope Kit Weight: | 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg) |
Mount Height (Max): | 46 in (1168 mm) |
Mount Height (Min): | 29 in (737 mm) |