National Geographic NG114mm Newtonian Telescope w/ Equatorial Mount

National Geographic NG114mm Newtonian Telescope w/ Equatorial MountMost beginner telescopes come on simple alt azimuth mounts that cant track the skys rotation so every time you find Saturn, it drifts out of view within seconds. The National Geographic NG114mm pairs a 114mm Newtonian reflector with a true equatorial mount and slow motion controls, letting you follow objects smoothly across the sky the way observatories do. Features Equatorial mount with slow motion controls lock onto a target and track it with a

Most beginner telescopes come on simple alt-azimuth mounts that can’t track the sky’s rotation — so every time you find Saturn, it drifts out of view within seconds. The National Geographic NG114mm pairs a 114mm Newtonian reflector with a true equatorial mount and slow-motion controls, letting you follow objects smoothly across the sky the way observatories do.

Features

• Equatorial mount with slow-motion controls — lock onto a target and track it with a single knob turn, eliminating the constant nudging that frustrates beginners on alt-az mounts
• 114mm parabolic mirror — gathers over 265x more light than the naked eye, enough to reveal Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s cloud bands, and bright nebulae like M42
• Two Plossl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm) — quality glass that delivers sharp views at both wide-field and higher magnifications
• Red dot viewfinder — project a dot onto the sky to aim quickly without squinting through a tiny finder scope
• Full-size adjustable tripod with accessory tray — stable base for visual observing with convenient storage at your feet
• Astronomy software and star map included — plan sessions and identify targets before you step outside

Ideal For

• First-time telescope owners who want a real mount that tracks, not a toy that frustrates
• Parents and families looking for a shared activity that gets everyone outside and learning together
• Suburban stargazers making the most of backyard skies — the 114mm aperture punches through moderate light pollution
• Aspiring astrophotographers ready to try smartphone or DSLR imaging with a mount that holds steady during short exposures