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Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114 EQ Reflector Telescope | 
 enlarge | Brand: Celestron
Category: Photography
List Price: $357.95
Buy New: $180.40
You Save: $177.55 (50%)
New (7) from $149.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Electronics
Aperature Mode: 100mm-150mm
Shipping Weight (lbs): 29.6
Dimensions (in): 32.5 x 16.9 x 11.4
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 31042
Model: 31042
UPC: 050234310420
EAN: 0050234310420
Availability: Usually ships in 5 to 7 weeks
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| Features:
| • | Quick and easy no-tool setup | | • | Permanently mounted StarPointer | | • | Erect image optics , Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use | | • | Quick release dovetail attachment, no tool setup | | • | Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch, for smooth and accurate pointing (21061, 21063 & 31043) |
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Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very good bang for the buck February 1, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this as my first telescope to explore the sky and I am VERY pleased. It's a high quality scope, and the mount and tripod are the kind you get with higher end models. Mine came with an incorrect piece, I contacted the Celestron, and I had a new piece in 3 days. Very nice service. I to had problems finding stars at first, so I went to an astronomy forum and found out the correct way to do it. From there, I haven't had a problem finding anything.
The 2 main things are 1) calibrate your finder first and 2) use the right eye piece when looking for something (this scope comes with a 10mm and a 20mm, so you would want to use the 20 to find and 10 to magnify once you found what it is your looking for). I have found Astronomy is not a hobby where you can easily learn stuff through trial and error, and most frustration comes when you try just that.
The only thing it's lacking is an eyepiece that goes to it's full magnification. I'm buying a 5mm for this, but if they included that, they would have to up the price. So all in all, this in my opinion is the best bang for the buck telescope out there for beginners on a budget!
 A basic tool for a basic user January 21, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This item was a good buy for our 10-year old, especially at the reduced price I paid. Set up was somewhat difficult for a beginner, and the weights provided were not enough to fully balance the telescope. However, good enough if you keep in mind that's not fully balanced. When the said up was complete it looked great and worked well.
The major problem we have is locating the stars...even when we seem to have the telescope pointing straight at a star, haven't been able to locate them. The powerseeker is of limited help. I presume this will come with experience.
Overall a good buy.
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