Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ User Manual

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Figure 1-2 AstroMaster 114 EQ Newtonian
(AstroMaster 76 EQ Newtonian Similar)
1. Eyepiece 8. Tripod Accessory Tray
2. Tube Ring (not on 76 EQ) 9. Tripod
3. Telescope Optical Tube 10. Counterweights
4. Primary Mirror 11. R.A. Setting Circle
5. Dec. Slow Motion Cable 12. Equatorial Mount
6. R.A. Slow Motion Cable 13. Dec. Setting Circle
7. Latitude Adjustment Screw 14. Focus Knob
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Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ Specifications

General

Aperture	114 mm
Focal Length	1000 mm
Focal Ratio	f/8.77
Mount Type	Equatorial
Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
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	265x
Eyepieces Included	20 mm (50x), 10 mm (100x)
Finderscope	StarPointer
Optical Coatings	Aluminum
Tripod	Steel
Weight	17 lbs