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Orion Telescopes
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Orion Observer 114mm Equatorial Reflector Telescope
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  • This wonderfully capable equatorial reflector telescope gives beginning stargazers an exciting look at the many jewels of the night sky
  • Its 114mm (4.5") parabolic mirror and 500mm focal length provide sharp, wide-field views of the lunar surface, Saturn's rings, and deep-sky gems like the Lagoon and Orion nebulas and the Andromeda galaxy
  • The sturdy EQ3-class equatorial mount and aluminum tripod is a big upgrade from the mounts that comparable telescopes on the market come with
  • Two quality 1.25" Plossl eyepieces are included: a 25mm for low-power views at 20x, and a 10mm for getting in tight at 50x. You also get a "red dot" finder scope.
  • Highly portable: the optical tube can be removed from the mount quickly via the dovetail mounting system and carried separately.


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Item #  52986e

Things that can end up discouraging first-time telescope users: small aperture severely limits what you can see, a wimpy mount makes the image shaky, and cheap eyepieces make the image blurry. Well lucky for you, none of those problems apply to the Orion Observer 114mm EQ Reflector telescope. Quite the opposite, in fact.

This family friendly telescope boasts a big 114mm (4.5") parabolic primary mirror, which collects some two and a half times more light than a 60mm refractor, the most ubiquitous "starter" telescope. That means you'll see more celestial objects and in greater detail. The mirror's 500mm focal length serves up a wide field of view, delivering bright, sharp images of the lunar surface, Saturn's rings, and deep-sky denizens like the Lagoon and Orion nebulas and the Andromeda galaxy.

Unlike most similarly sized telescopes on the market, the Observer 114mm EQ Reflector includes a beefy EQ3-class equatorial mount rather than the less robust EQ1 mount. This means you'll enjoy steadier images. With its dovetail mounting saddle, you can pop the optical tube on or off quickly, for easy setup and transport. The optical tube is held in a pair of tube rings, which can be quickly loosened to allow you to rotate the tube for comfortable focuser orientation. Dual slow-motion cables let you track objects manually to keep them centered in the eyepiece.

Speaking of eyepieces, two quality 1.25" Plossl eyepieces are included - another upgrade from the typical eyepieces supplied with most starter telescopes. A 25mm Plossl provides low-power views at 20x, and a 10mm gets in tight at 50x. Both eyepieces feature multi-coatings for great light transmission and are threaded for optional Orion filters. The 1.25" rack and pinion focuser lets you dial in the perfect focus. A non-magnifying "red dot" finder scope is also included to help you locate your target object.

The whole setup weighs just over 16 lbs., so it's a breeze to carry out to the back yard when the stars come out.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at sales-eu@telescope.com

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • User level
    Beginner
  • Optical design
    Reflector
  • Optical diameter
    114 mm
  • Focal length
    500 mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/4,4
  • Optics type
    Parabolic
  • Glass material
    Soda-lime plate
  • Eyepieces
    Plossl 25,0 mm,10,0 mm (1,25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    20 x, 50 x
  • Resolving power
    1,02 arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    16 x
  • Highest useful magnification
    228 x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    228 x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13,0
  • Finder scope
    Reflex sight
  • Focuser
    1,25" Rack-and-pinion
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    37 mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    32 %
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    11 %
  • Mirror coatings/over-coatings
    Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Not available
  • Tube material
    Steel
  • Tripod material
    Aluminum
  • Counterweight bar length
    20 cm
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    13 mm
  • Height range of mount
    95,25 cm - 1,77 m
  • Length of optical tube
    46,7 cm
  • Weight, optical tube
    2,1 kg
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    5,2 kg
  • Weight, fully assembled
    7,3 kg
  • Other features
    Dual slow-motion cables, Dovetail saddle for easy attach/detach of OTA, Center-marked primary mirror for collimation
  • Warranty
    One year
  • Lithium battery weight
    0.10g

Optical tube assembly
EQ mount
Aluminum tripod
Accessory tray
Red dot finder scope
25mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25"
10mm Plossl eyepiece, 1.25"
Counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Slow-motion cables (x2)
Tube ring and dovetail mounting bar assembly

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