Explore Scientific 114mm & 134mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Equatorial Mount

A capable first telescope for seeing the Moon, planets, and beyond — with everything you need to start in the box.

The Explore Scientific Newtonian Reflector is a classic first real telescope. Its wide mirror gathers lots of light, so you will see crisp detail on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the bands of Jupiter, and brighter deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies. It sits on an equatorial mount — a stand with smooth slow-motion controls that let you gently follow objects as they drift across the sky, instead of constantly nudging the tube.

It also comes with a smartphone mount and the free AR-Telescope app, which points out the constellations and planets overhead and includes a built-in astronomy encyclopedia — a friendly way to learn the sky as you go.

Choose your size

• 114mm — lighter and more compact; a great, easy-to-handle starting point (500mm focal length, f/4.4)
• 134mm — a larger mirror gathers even more light for brighter, more detailed views (650mm focal length, f/4.9)

Why you will like it

• See real detail your first night — the wide mirror brings in Moon craters, planets, and bright galaxies and nebulae
• Easy to aim and follow — equatorial mount with slow-motion controls keeps objects in view as they move
• Everything to get started — two eyepieces for low and higher magnification, plus a finder to help you aim
• Learn as you look — included phone mount and free AR app name stars, planets, and constellations for you
• Beginner astrophotography ready — the fast optics and wide field make it a fun place to start capturing the night sky with a camera

What is in the box: telescope tube, equatorial mount with slow-motion controls, two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), a finder scope to help you aim, a counterweight for balance, and a smartphone mount.

Good to know: a Newtonian reflector uses a mirror (not a glass lens) to gather light, which is why you get a lot of aperture for the price. Occasional simple alignment (called collimation) keeps views sharp — we can point you to a quick how-to.

Common questions

Is this a good telescope for beginners?
Yes. It is designed as a first telescope: easy to set up, forgiving to use, and it comes with eyepieces, a finder, and a phone app to help you learn the sky.

What can I see with it?
The Moon in sharp detail, planets like Saturn and Jupiter, and brighter deep-sky objects such as nebulae and galaxies — best under darker skies away from city lights.

What is the difference between the 114mm and 134mm?
Both work the same way. The 134mm has a larger mirror, so it gathers more light for brighter, more detailed views; the 114mm is lighter and more compact.

Can I take photos of the night sky?
Yes — the fast optics and wide field make it beginner-friendly for basic astrophotography, and the equatorial mount helps track your target.

What is an equatorial mount?
It is the stand. Once set up, its slow-motion controls let you smoothly follow stars and planets as they drift across the sky, so objects stay in view longer.

Specifications

Note: California Prop 65 warning applies (contains lead) — standard for this product category.