Review of the Celestron Astromaster 114 Telescope

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[@44messier]

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[@chrisb3989]

Nice little scope. Personally I would prefer a simple AZ mount as a beginner is likely to get confused and frustrated with the EQ mount.I agree with you about the eyepiece.....there is already a lot of glass in the path,

[@theforester3426]

Very helpful.

[@juana1483]

I just bought this scope. Would accessories would you recommend as far as eyepieces?? Ty

[@44messier]

Get a good quality 32mm plossl and enjoy the wider field of view. There is more to astronomy than the Planets and Moon.

[@jillbluerei4806]

I'd recommend you watch other YT videos dedicated to eyepieces. Ed Ting makes some great informational videos.

[@michaeltoth1624]

May I ask exactly what is the better eye piece for this telescope is please that you recommend?

[@44messier]

A good quality plossl 25mm. Will give an upside down image but wider and sharper view compared to the erect image stock eyepiece

[@sachinidouuu_jen3869]

Awesome video!! Is it possible to control this telescope through a computer software or an app ?

[@44messier]

In theory yes. If you are happy to spend £500+ on a GOTO mount + software needed

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I would just get a different scope bro

[@rd_0939]

Hello, thank you for the review. I want to ask, what is a better option for DSOs and amateur astrophotography with a phone? This or Omegon N 114/900 EQ-1? I really want to buy my first telescope but i struggle to choose.

[@44messier]

Unless you are taking photos of the Moon, forget about taking photos through a starter scope. Will only end in disappointment. Enjoy the view through the eyepiece and worry about taking pics when you upgrade.

[@rd_0939]

@@44messier really? Well ive seen people take really impressive pictures about DSOs with even more budget telescopes and sometimes just phones. I will take like 10 second exposures and stack 50 or more pictures. I've seen different results. Also my intention for a telescope is for DSO and amateur photos. I don't really care about moon or planets

[@44messier]

As long as you have an EQ motor go for it. Both the AM and the other you mention are long focal lengths, so will require longer exposure. If looking at this size telescope go for a 500mm f4. Or better still a short tube refractor. Check out images I took with a travel scope 70 + DSLR body here kzbin.info/www/bejne/naClq2CurbCcZ9U . Be aware there are (some) fake you tube videos with images taken with much larger scopes claiming they are from a starter one. So beware

[@rd_0939]

​​@@44messierthank you, I'll definitely check that one out. I'm also thinking for something like the sky-watcher heritage 130mm, I'll watch some reviews before buying it

[@ChristiRich]

I don’t think that the erect image 20mm is a complete waste. Someone setting this scope up for the first time might enjoy using their reflector as a terrestrial spotting scope.

[@44messier]

I agree. If used for terrestrial objects it is a perfectly decent eyepiece to use.

[@0909umcia]

@@44messier 20 mm is good for alingment too with the finderscope, believe me. This is my first telescope, maybe not last, I'm just getting started and I found that eyepiece useful for aiming at objects that are in my neighborhood.

[@dickwallace8567]

​@@0909umciaThis 100%. Maybe I'm a noob but I don't know how I'd ever get my finder's scope lined up without my 20mm.

[@michaeltoth1624]

Finding it abit difficult to use unless it’s just me who maybe just completely useless 😂 is there a video tutorial on how to use the controls or am I just making it harder than what I’d should be? In your video you could move it freely side to side and also up and down and and still stayed still then I guess fine tune with those levers

[@44messier]

The dealer that you bought from should be duty bound to help you if there any issues with the mount

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I wanna take a scope camping 🏕 and that, 🌟 what is best? The Celestron 114eq or 130 ?

[@44messier]

If camping , may be better with the astromaster 80AZ or 102AZ

[@TheTubeMeister]

Am I supposed to use this only at night? Because I can't see anything in the daytime. Everything is bright. No imagery at all. Also, that black know you have sticking out, I don't have that.

[@44messier]

Was it new or 2nd hand. If bought new, the dealer you bought from will be duty bound to help

[@TheTubeMeister]

@@44messier I bought it used.

[@44messier]

Best contact us through our email (shown on "about us" page) when you can go into more detail and send images

[@swinney23]

What should I use to be able to see Jupiter and Saturns rings?

[@44messier]

Always remember there is more in the night sky than Jupiter and Saturn. But if this is your thing, in this price range consider the Astromaster 90EQ or the longer focal length of the Skywatcher Explorer 130 EQ2. Thanks for watching

[@gavincosgrove]

@@44messier so which one would you recommend??

[@44messier]

Quite different scopes. The explorer will give the better light gathering. All currently in stock with us

[@raydenengelbrecht5190]

@NorthernOptics what scope do you recommend for looking at ouer solar systems and to gou beyond?

[@44messier]

If wanting to see detail in the outer Planets (Uranus / Neptune), how many £1000`s do you have spare

[@raydenengelbrecht5190]

@@44messier at the moment £1000

[@44messier]

Try for a 2nd hand Nexstar 8SE

[@raydenengelbrecht5190]

@@44messier thx

[@briansavas2873]

What is the eye lens model brand you prefer to use on this telescope

[@44messier]

Any brand as long as they are a decent plossl. Celestron do the Omni range which are great. But if over budget £20-£30 will get you nice plossl eyepiece that will give you a wider FOV than the erect image option you get as standard. If in the UK we stock nice Optical Hardware plossls and a kelper 25mm LER which I have reviewed.

[@pyroBlastM]

How do you use this to take photos of the moon?

[@44messier]

Best using a smart phone with smart phone adapter

[@samdeblois643]

What was the eyepiece you were talking about upgrading to

[@44messier]

Compared to the erect image eyepiece you get as standard, any decent 20-25mm Plossl will be an improvement. Multi-coated or fully multi-coated if you can

[@samdeblois643]

@@44messier does celestron sell replacement parts my 114eq the chrome focuser with the grooves for adjusting the focus some are stripped i got mine for free could I epoxy it and cut new grooves in it been looking for a whole assembly but cant find one,thanks again

[@44messier]

@@samdeblois643 Best go to Celestron . com, look up your nearest dealers/s and they may be able to help

[@PafMedic]

Cause It Makes It Sound Like I Know What Im Talking About😂😂😂😂Ive Had This Scope,Mine Is The Lcm,The Goto,But Same OTA,About 5 Years,Now,Although Doesnt Get Used Anymore,It Has Bigger Brothers Now,Great Video,Clear Skies❤️🙏🏼🌏🔭✨

[@44messier]

I have a few telescopes ranging from 70mm and 100mm refractors + 130mm, 150mm, 300mm Newtonians + a 150mm Klevsov. But despite all the "bigger brothers" I still use the smaller ones, as they are quick set ups and also it helps me give honest opinions about what you can see through smaller scopes if anyone here asks. Plus the travel scope 70 is brilliant for DSO imaging when on the HEQ5 mount.

[@shelby50411]

Did u get this telescope for free?

[@44messier]

Unlike some of the big review channels who get given / free loan stock to test, I pay for all products in our videos.

[@drive-2786]

bird jones finish ..sorry ,