Celestron Cometron 114AZ

Celestron Cometron 114AZ

Even beginning stargazers can catch stunning views of the next comet with Celestron’s Cometron 114AZ. Designed specifically for viewing comets, Cometron 114AZ offers a 114 mm parabolic mirror to capture the sharpest views of even dim comets on their journey toward the Sun. Two high-quality Kellner eyepieces are included to enhance your views. The simple Newtonian reflector optical design, altazimuth mount, and included red-dot finderscope make it easy to navigate the night sky. A steel tripod provides stability.

Cometron 114AZ 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.

Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture: 114mm (4.49")
Focal Length: 450mm (18")
Focal Ratio: f/3.95
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm Kellner (0.79")
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm Kellner (0.39")
Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type: Alt-azimuth with panning handle
Tripod: Adjustable, stainless steel
Tripod Leg Diameter: 1.0"
Highest Useful Magnification: 269x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 16x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.8
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.22 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.02 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 265x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 34mm (1.35")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 30%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 9.05%
Optical Coatings: Aluminum with SiO2
Optical Tube Length: 457mm (18")
Optical Tube Weight: 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg)
Total Telescope Kit Weight: 8.4 lbs (3.81 kg)
Mount Height (Max): 1168mm (46")
Mount Height (Min): 737mm (29")
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software | SkyPortal App