Discovery Spark 114 EQ Long-Focus Reflector Telescope with Educational Book

The Discovery Spark 114 EQ Telescope is an exceptional tool for astronomy enthusiasts and beginners alike. This long-focus reflector telescope allows you to delve deep into the night sky, enabling you to observe distant galaxies, captivating nebulae, double stars, and other celestial objects cataloged by Messier. Additionally, it is perfectly suited for an introductory exploration of our solar system with a specialized lunar filter included for detailed moon observations.

Outstanding Optical Performance

• The telescope's main component is a 114mm diameter spherical mirror, providing superior optical performance.
• With its long focal length and anti-reflective optics coating, expect clear, high-contrast images with detailed resolution.

Precision Mounting and Control

• Equipped with an equatorial mount, complete with slow-motion control and counterweight, for precise celestial tracking and positioning.

Robust and Upgradable Design

• The aluminum tripod offers stability even on uneven surfaces, with a convenient accessory tray for eyepieces and lenses.
• The rack and pinion focuser with a 1.25" diameter ensures compatibility with a wide range of additional accessories.

Inclusive Educational Materials

The kit includes an informative book, "Space. Non-Empty Emptiness," making it a great educational gift for those eager to learn more about the cosmos.

Key Features:

• Newtonian reflector with a spherical primary mirror
• Ideal for deep-sky observations, featuring a filter for lunar viewing
• Anti-reflective optics with a large focal length for clear, detailed images
• Equatorial mount with precise slow-motion control
• Includes an educational book with colorful illustrations

The Kit Includes:

• Telescope optical tube
• K 10mm eyepiece
• K 25mm eyepiece
• Finder 6x30
• 2x Barlow lens
• Lunar filter
• Equatorial mount EQ3
• Slow-motion control knobs
• Counterweight
• Counterweight bar
• Tube ring
• Aluminum tripod with an accessory tray
• "Space. Non-Empty Emptiness" knowledge book
• User manual and warranty card

Specifications:

• Product ID: 78725
• Brand: Discovery
• Warranty: 10 years
• EAN: 5905555013879
• Package size (LxWxH): 95x39.5x27 cm
• Shipping Weight: 13.17 kg
• Optical design: reflector
• Optical scheme: Newtonian
• Optics material: optical glass
• Optics coating: anti-reflective
• Primary mirror diameter (aperture): 114.0 mm
• Lens (mirror) shape: spherical
• Focal length: 900 mm
• Highest practical power: 228.0x
• Aperture ratio: f/7.9
• Resolution threshold: 7.9 arcseconds
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 12.38
• Eyepieces: K10mm (90x), K25mm (36x)
• Eyepiece barrel diameter: 1.25 inches
• Barlow lens: 2x
• Finderscope: optical, 6x30
• Focuser: rack & pinion
• Filters included: lunar filter
• Tripod: aluminum
• Tripod height (adjustable): 610–1040 mm
• Accessory tray: ✓
• Telescope control: manual
• Mount: equatorial, EQ3
• Optical tube mounting mode: with rings
• Optical tube material: metal
• User level: beginners, experienced users
• Assembly and installation difficulty level: easy
• Observed object: deep-sky objects
• Extended kit: ✓