--- product_id: 1144605 title: "AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing" brand: "celestron" price: "€ 1171.65" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1144605-astromaster-114eq-telescope-for-family-stargazing store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 114mm aperture for crisp celestial views No-tool quick setup in minutes German equatorial mount with precise slow-motion controls AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing **Brand:** celestron **Price:** € 1171.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe from Your Backyard — Don’t Miss Tonight’s Cosmic Show! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing by celestron - **How much does it cost?** € 1171.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1144605-astromaster-114eq-telescope-for-family-stargazing) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pinpoint Precision:** Smooth dual slow-motion knobs on the equatorial mount let you effortlessly track celestial objects with surgical accuracy. - • **Ready When You Are:** Tool-free assembly means you’re set up and exploring the cosmos in minutes—perfect for spontaneous backyard adventures. - • **Stargaze Like a Pro:** 114mm Newtonian reflector with premium aluminum & SiO₂ coatings delivers bright, detailed views of planets, moons, and galaxies. - • **Comfort Meets Stability:** Adjustable full-height tripod adapts to your stance, whether seated or standing, for hours of fatigue-free stargazing. - • **All-Inclusive Astronomy Kit:** Includes 20mm & 10mm eyepieces, StarPointer red dot finderscope, plus a free download of top-rated Starry Night software to plan your night sky quests. ## Overview The Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ is a beginner-friendly reflector telescope featuring a 114mm aperture with advanced coatings for enhanced brightness and contrast. Its German equatorial mount with slow-motion controls enables precise manual tracking of celestial objects. Quick, no-tool setup and an adjustable tripod make it accessible and comfortable for all ages. The package includes essential eyepieces, a red dot finderscope, and free astronomy software, backed by a 2-year US warranty and expert support—ideal for families and novice astronomers eager to explore planets, moons, and deep-sky wonders. ## Description Product Description Discover the night sky with the Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ, a powerful, beginner-friendly telescope designed for both planetary and deep-sky viewing. Its impressive 114mm (4.5") primary mirror gathers plenty of light, revealing detailed views of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, lunar craters, and distant galaxies like Andromeda. Aluminum and SiO₂ coatings boost brightness and contrast, delivering stunning clarity on every target. The sturdy German equatorial mount features slow-motion control knobs that let you make precise manual adjustments in right ascension and declination, perfect for smoothly centering and following objects. Assembly is fast and frustration-free thanks to the simple design with just a few key parts; no tools are required. The adjustable full-height tripod ensures a stable base and can be customized for comfortable viewing for adults or kids, in a standing or seated position. The 114EQ comes complete with essential accessories, including a 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector (providing 50x magnification), a 10mm eyepiece for higher-power 100x views, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope to help you quickly locate objects, and a free download of top-rated astronomy software Starry Night to help plan your stargazing sessions. Weighing just 13.3 lb (6.03 kg) fully assembled, this telescope is easy to move and set up in your backyard or at a dark-sky site. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US-based technical support, the AstroMaster 114EQ is the perfect choice for beginners eager to explore the wonders of the universe. From the Manufacturer If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster 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 every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors. Review: Great scope! Meh eyepieces. - The telescope is fantastic with great potential. Pulls in an abundant amount of light. Moon looks stunning and I saw jupiter... sort of. I was able to focus it in and even sorta make out the gaseous nature of the planet, and I saw one of the moons. Blurry though at high magnification. All in all, is it worth the price? Definitely! But you'll do yourself a favor making the extra investment Buying an eye piece kit. If you want to see planets, Plossl eye pieces would be the way to go along with light filters. It's difficult but doable to make out the gasses on Jupiter but to really pull in it's detail, you'll need filters. High quality eye pieces like Plossl will be my next purchase so I can push this scope to it's limits which seem far beyond what the included eyepieces can offer. Oh yes, the star finder thingy. It's like using a red dot scope on a riffle. It's a bit of a pain to use but sight it in on a terrestrial object (land) far away first, converge the two dots and it'll put you right on that object. I used it to find Jupiter and it worked well. It took less than a minute to align the scope on it so it did it's job. The tripod. It works nice and all but very shaky. Basically, you have to center it in and don't so much as breath on it and look through the scope. Kinda a pain when you have to touch it to keep it tracked in as the object moves away as the earth spins. Anyways, good beginner set up. Get a high quality eyepiece set to take it to the next level. I gave it Five stars because the Scope for the Money you pay is just Fantastic and this could be an Excellent set up with the high quality eyepieces, filters, and maybe a sturdier tripod if that's an issue for you. Review: Beginner-Friendly, Mind-Blowing Views! - The Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ is everything I hoped for and more! 😍 As someone totally new to telescopes, I was nervous about the setup—but Celestron made it incredibly easy. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in under 30 minutes, no tools needed! This telescope is perfect for beginners who are curious and ready to experience something new. The image clarity blew my mind—moon craters, Saturn’s rings, even some deep-sky objects became real from my own backyard. It feels like having a personal window into space. 🌌🔭 Not only does it perform beautifully, but it looks sleek and professional too. It instantly made me feel like a legit stargazer. If you’re even slightly interested in astronomy or just want to see the universe in a whole new way, this is your sign to go for it. 💫 Huge thanks to desertcart for the fast shipping and seamless experience as always. If you’re scrolling through reviews trying to decide—this is the one. 👏 ## Features - POWERFUL TELESCOPE FOR ASTRONOMY BEGINNERS: The AstroMaster 114EQ delivers sharp optics, a stable equatorial mount, and smooth manual controls, making it the top choice for beginners ready to explore the night sky. - HIGH-QUALITY 114MM OPTICS: Enjoy views through the 114mm (4.5”) Newtonian reflector, which features high-quality aluminum and SiO₂ coatings and enough light-gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects. - SMOOTH, ACCURATE POINTING: Effortlessly aim and center your target using the two slow-motion control knobs for right ascension and declination whether you’re observing planets or deep-sky objects. - QUICK SETUP: With just a few key parts to assemble, you can go from box to backyard in minutes—no tools required. The sturdy, adjustable tripod provides stable, comfortable viewing tailored to your height, perfect for adults or kids, standing or seated. - INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, 10mm eyepiece, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000MLL6R8 | | Additional Features | Quick and easy no-tool setup | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #116 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #3 in Telescope Reflectors | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, Manual, Optical tube, Red-dot finderscope, Standard 10mm eyepiece, Tripod and mount (preassembled) | | Coating | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,461 Reviews | | Dawes Limit | 1.02 arc_sec | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 years | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.28 millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector | | Field Of View | 2.05 degrees | | Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 1000mm focal length | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234310420 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.5"D x 15.5"W x 27"H | | Item Highlight | Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect for Families, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls, No-Tool Setup | | Item Type Name | Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope | | Item Weight | 6.03 kg | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 31042 | | Model Name | AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope | | Model Number | 31042 | | Mount | CG-2 Equatorial | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 11.4 centimeters | | Optical Tube Length | 7 centimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 7 centimeters | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Telescope Mount Description | CG-2 Equatorial | | UPC | 050234310420 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 years | | Zoom Ratio | 10 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector - **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Model Name:** AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 11.4 centimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 7 centimeters - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 15.5"D x 15.5"W x 27"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** CG-2 Equatorial ## Images ![AstroMaster 114EQ Telescope for Family Stargazing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xa3S4huDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have a Nikon D3200, Can we take photos with this telescope??** A: I own a Nikon D3100 with adapters for this Telescope.It is best to obtain a Barlow Adapter and T-Ring Adapter.The Barlow Adapter will make focusing much easier and give a sharper image.You have to set ISO and Shutter Speed in your manual settings. There are no F-Stop settings with these adapters.I estimate the Celestron Telescope to have an f/8 to and f/6 speed.Good luck with the endeavor. **Q: How far can you see** A: IN A suburb close to Philadelphia with a lot of light pollution, I've been able to see the Andromeda galaxy (2 million light years) with my naked eye (when directly overhead). I believe the question is how much this magnifies distant objects. Understand with telescopes, magnification is entirely a function of the eyepiece, which can end up costing more than the telescope. The distant eyepiece that comes with this is dim (due to the low cost). The magnifier cylinder works, but reduces the brightness even more. Because of the street lights around my house, I indeed have to use a dark cloth to shroud myself while viewing. With this, you will be able to see the Galilean moons, zones and bands of Jupiter and its big red spot, the rings of Saturn and its moons (800 million miles away). You will be able to separate many binary stars such as Mizar. With all that said, I do not recommend this unit. **Q: Is this a 4" or 6" telescope?** A: This is 4.5 inch reflector telescope. Nilesh Vayada - astronomer. **Q: does this come with a tripod** A: Yes, the tripod is included ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scope! Meh eyepieces. *by R***T on October 26, 2013* The telescope is fantastic with great potential. Pulls in an abundant amount of light. Moon looks stunning and I saw jupiter... sort of. I was able to focus it in and even sorta make out the gaseous nature of the planet, and I saw one of the moons. Blurry though at high magnification. All in all, is it worth the price? Definitely! But you'll do yourself a favor making the extra investment Buying an eye piece kit. If you want to see planets, Plossl eye pieces would be the way to go along with light filters. It's difficult but doable to make out the gasses on Jupiter but to really pull in it's detail, you'll need filters. High quality eye pieces like Plossl will be my next purchase so I can push this scope to it's limits which seem far beyond what the included eyepieces can offer. Oh yes, the star finder thingy. It's like using a red dot scope on a riffle. It's a bit of a pain to use but sight it in on a terrestrial object (land) far away first, converge the two dots and it'll put you right on that object. I used it to find Jupiter and it worked well. It took less than a minute to align the scope on it so it did it's job. The tripod. It works nice and all but very shaky. Basically, you have to center it in and don't so much as breath on it and look through the scope. Kinda a pain when you have to touch it to keep it tracked in as the object moves away as the earth spins. Anyways, good beginner set up. Get a high quality eyepiece set to take it to the next level. I gave it Five stars because the Scope for the Money you pay is just Fantastic and this could be an Excellent set up with the high quality eyepieces, filters, and maybe a sturdier tripod if that's an issue for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginner-Friendly, Mind-Blowing Views! *by T***S on June 4, 2025* The Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ is everything I hoped for and more! 😍 As someone totally new to telescopes, I was nervous about the setup—but Celestron made it incredibly easy. The instructions were clear, and I had it up and running in under 30 minutes, no tools needed! This telescope is perfect for beginners who are curious and ready to experience something new. The image clarity blew my mind—moon craters, Saturn’s rings, even some deep-sky objects became real from my own backyard. It feels like having a personal window into space. 🌌🔭 Not only does it perform beautifully, but it looks sleek and professional too. It instantly made me feel like a legit stargazer. If you’re even slightly interested in astronomy or just want to see the universe in a whole new way, this is your sign to go for it. 💫 Huge thanks to Amazon for the fast shipping and seamless experience as always. If you’re scrolling through reviews trying to decide—this is the one. 👏 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for the money, and the spotting scope provides some humor *by N***S on June 5, 2013* Lots of reviews already for this, and I won't bother with a ton of details. For the money, it's the best scope I've used, ever. It's not perfect, but for my 8 year old son, it's a wonder. PROS: Easy set up, light, very portable, excellent images. Excellent brightness of even faint, distant objects. This thing really does produce very bright, vivid images. Moons of Jupiter? You bet. Bands of Saturn? Sure, under ideal viewing conditions. And the moon, wow. Super crisp and vivid - and you do need the moon filter for that, it really should be included (mentioned as a CON, below). Color is really great, too...there's enough light gathered that colors are surprisingly distinct. I'm having a lot of fun with it, and my boy is, too - again, very good viewing for the money. CONS: Breathing hard on the thing, much less working the focuser roughly, will throw you off target. Steady hands, go slowly, light touches. The tripod is adequate, but even the slightest wobble or position shift will require re-finding your target. As long as the tripod is on a solid base (concrete, firm deck, whatever), it's fine. In the grass? Not so good. The spotting scope is not completely useless, but close. If you're very precise lining up the dots, and holding your head steady, and have perfect vision, it WILL get a single star somewhere in the viewing field. Larger objects are easier to find. But be prepared to spend 5 minutes fussing with it every time you change your target. Still, it gets the job done if you're very careful and precise with it. There's quite a bit of play in the adjustment knobs, so fine tuning something into the center of the field takes a steady hand. Treat the knobs as you would a kitchen timer or barbecue grill flame knob, and you'll do better. Turn a knob a bit past your desired position until you take up the "slack", then turn back the direction you want to go while there's good tension on the knob. Works much better that way. With a DSLR attached to the optional camera mount, you get very impressive photos...but again, you need a very steady hand. I use the remote to snap the shutter, because just touching the camera body to press the shutter button can throw my image off. The moon filter is necessary, really, but you have to buy it separately [Celestron Telescope Moon Filter - 1-1/4" 94119-A]. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron - AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - Celestron – Smartphone Photography Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Photos and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope Eyepiece - Celestron 94307 AstroMaster 8-Piece Eyepiece & Filter Accessory Kit - Includes Two 1.25” Eyepieces, 2X Barlow Lens, Three Filters, Cleaning Cloth and Hard Case Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1144605-astromaster-114eq-telescope-for-family-stargazing](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/1144605-astromaster-114eq-telescope-for-family-stargazing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*