National Geographic Dobson Telescope N 114/500 Compact

Practical telescope for beginners and young astronomers
This tabletop Dobsonian from National Geographic is built for simplicity and impact. With a 114 mm mirror, this telescope captures 260 times more light than the human eye, allowing you to quickly see impressive details: the moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, and Jupiter’s cloud bands become visible in clear weather.

With a 114 Mm Mirror and 500 Mm Focal Length, this Newton Reflector Delivers Surprisingly Clear Images of the Moon, Planets, and Several Bright Nebulae and Star Clusters. The Tabletop Dobsonian Mount Provides Stability and Intuitive, Smooth Operation. Thanks to its Compact Size, this Telescope is Easy to Transport and Quick to Set up.

What makes this telescope special

✓ 114 mm mirror captures ample light for clear observations
✓ f/4.4 aperture ratio provides wide field of view — ideal for deep-sky objects
✓ Compact tabletop model with wooden Dobsonian mount
✓ Moon filter included for comfortable and safe viewing
✓ No experience needed — perfect for children and adults starting out

What you can see

✓ The moon with sharp craters, edges, and contrast lines
✓ Jupiter and its four brightest moons as tiny points of light
✓ Saturn as a bright dot, with oval shape visible in good conditions
✓ Bright deep-sky objects like the Pleiades and Orion Nebula
✓ Several double stars clearly separable

Who this is for

For beginners who want to start stargazing without technical barriers. For families looking for an affordable, portable, and effective telescope. And for anyone who wants to see what’s happening above their head without complex operation.

What’s included

✓ Newton reflector with 114 mm aperture and 500 mm focal length
✓ Tabletop Dobsonian wooden mount
✓ 20 mm and 6 mm eyepieces (1.25 inch)
✓ 2x Barlow lens
✓ Red-dot finder
✓ Moon filter
✓ Manual

Applications

✓ Moon and planets: clearly visible
✓ Deep-sky objects: visible in dark skies
✓ Double stars: limited capability
✖ Astrophotography: not suitable
✖ Solar or nature observation: not recommended

Why choose the National Geographic Dobson Telescope N 114/500 Compact

Because this telescope does exactly what it should: lets you start observing immediately. No confusion, no preparation time, no unnecessary features. Just powerful simplicity — perfect for beginning your exploration of the night sky.