Celestron 31042 AstroMaster 114EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue

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The colors and contrast were ok compared to other Newtonians of the same aperture range but I wouldn’t say they were the best.

The moon will look spectacular. You will be able to see every large crater in detail as well as all the major geological features. You won’t be able to see the flags on the Moon, but no telescope can. It comes with two Kellner eyepieces, a 20mm and a 10mm. These are fine as starting eyepieces and should be enough to get you started.

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For a bit less money, the Zhumell Z114 offers a 114mm telescope like the AstroMaster or StarBlast but with great accessories, great optics and a simple, lightweight and affordable Dobsonian mount. The AstroMaster 114EQ is a good entry-level Newtonian telescope. This is the kind of telescope that will last you for many years and grow with you from beginner to enthusiast. The AstroMaster 114EQ is a serviceable telescope. The optics are great, the build quality is ok (although the tripod is not Celestron’s best work), and it comes with all the accessories you need to get started.You will be able to see all the major star clusters and dozens of the brightest galaxies and nebulae. This includes the Andromeda galaxy, the Eagle Nebula, the Pillars of Creation, the Triangulum Galaxy, and the Sombrero Galaxy amongst many others. The tripod has an adjusting mechanism that allows you to raise and lower it. This lets you set the telescope at the most comfortable viewing height. You won't believe how easy it is to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with your AstroMaster 114EQ. When used for astronomical viewing, AstroMasters yield breathtaking views of the Moon, Saturn's ring structure, Jupiter's cloud bands and moons, favorite deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, star clusters, and more. Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a moon filter, a smartphone adapter, and a motor drive. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views. The Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P, essentially the same telescope as the Z130 but with a collapsible tube.