The Explore Scientific 114mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a capable, beginner-friendly reflector telescope that comes with everything you need to start exploring the night sky. Its 114mm mirror gathers plenty of light for crisp views of the Moon, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands, and brighter deep-sky objects — and it sits on an equatorial (EQ) mount whose smooth slow-motion controls let you gently follow objects as they drift, instead of constantly nudging the tube.
The fast f/4.4 optics give wide, bright fields that are fun for both visual observing and first steps into astrophotography. It also includes a smartphone mount and the free AR-Telescope app, which names the constellations and planets overhead — a friendly way to learn the sky as you go.
Who it's for
Beginners who want a real first telescope that shows genuine detail, with an easy-to-follow equatorial mount and a path toward basic astrophotography. New to astronomy? Start with our beginner's guide to choosing your first telescope.
Key features
114mm Newtonian mirror for bright, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects
Fast f/4.4 optics (500mm) give wide, bright fields — great for star clusters and nebulae
Equatorial mount with slow-motion controls to smoothly track objects across the sky
Two eyepieces included (25mm and 10mm, for 20× and 50×) plus a red-dot finder for easy aiming
Learn as you look — smartphone mount and free AR-Telescope app identify stars, planets, and constellations
Beginner astrophotography ready — fast optics and a tracking mount make it a fun place to start
What you'll see
The Moon — craters, mountain ranges, and shadowed valleys in sharp relief
Jupiter and Saturn — cloud bands and separated rings clearly visible
Star clusters — the Pleiades and Beehive resolved into individual stars
The Orion Nebula (M42) — glowing gas-cloud structure from suburban skies
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) — an elongated glow with a bright core under dark skies
Official Explore Scientific assembly tutorial for the 114mm Newtonian with equatorial mount:
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good telescope for beginners? Yes. It's designed as a first telescope — easy to set up, forgiving to use, and it comes with two eyepieces, a finder, and a phone app to help you learn the sky.
What is an equatorial mount? It's the stand. Once roughly aligned, its slow-motion controls let you smoothly follow stars and planets as they drift across the sky, so objects stay in view longer than on a basic mount.
Can I take photos of the night sky? Yes — the fast f/4.4 optics and tracking mount make it beginner-friendly for basic lunar and planetary astrophotography with a phone or camera.
Do I need to collimate it? Occasionally. Fast Newtonians benefit from a quick mirror-alignment check (collimation) now and then; it takes a couple of minutes once you've learned it, and we can point you to a how-to.
California Prop 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals including lead. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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