National Geographic 114/900 Reflector Telescope

Strong entry-level binoculars with serious optical performance
The National Geographic 114/900 Reflector Telescope offers an excellent balance of brightness, sharpness and ease of use. With a mirror aperture of 114 mm, it captures over 2.5 times as much light as a 76 mm scope enough to make not only the Moon and planets, but also the first nebulae and star clusters clearly visible. You can see the craters of the Moon in detail, the rings of Saturn clearly outlined and even the cloud bands of Jupiter with its moons.

Sharp image and natural colors
The 900 mm focal length (f/7.9) delivers high-contrast, sharply defined images without distracting color errors. The Newton design uses a mirror instead of lenses, giving you a true-to-life, color-neutral image. Thanks to its high aperture ratio, the telescope is forgiving on focusing and particularly suitable for medium magnifications that many beginners find pleasant to work with.

Simple operation and complete set
The azimuth mount (AZ-1) works just like a photo tripod: move in height and width, without complicated knobs. The aluminum tripod offers stability and is easy to move, ideal for use in the garden or out of town. With the included accessories, you can get straight to work: three eyepieces (25 mm, 9 mm, 4 mm), a 3× Barlow lens for extra magnification, a 6×30 viewfinder and an inverted lens for terrestrial observations.

What we recommend

With the National Geographic 114/900 Reflector Telescope, you see:

• Craters and mountain ranges on the Moon in detail
• Saturn's rings and Jupiter's largest moons
• Cloud bands on Jupiter in good seeing
• Bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Nebula and the Pleiades

This telescope is ideal for beginners who want to see more than just the Moon. The larger mirror aperture gives significantly more detail and light output than smaller models. It is not intended for photography, but for visual observation it offers an impressive entry into true astronomy.

Specifications

Optics
Type: Newton reflector
Aperture: 114 mm
Focal length: 900 mm
f/ratio: f/7.9
Resolution: 1.01″
Boundary magnitude: 12.1 mag
Light output: 270× relative to the naked eye
Max. useful magnification: 228×
Tube: Closed tube

Focuser
Rack-and-pinion, 1.25″ mount

Mount
Azimuthal mount (AZ-1)
Aluminum Tripod

Included
Eyepieces: 25 mm, 9 mm and 4 mm (1.25″)
3× Barlow lens
6×30 viewfinder
Inverted lens
Dust caps

General
Weight (incl. tripod): 7.1 kg
Suitable for: Moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects
Recommended for: beginners