{"product_id":"national-geographic-nt114cf-114mm-reflector-telescope-silver-pan-handle-beginner-newtonian-telescope-with-carbon-fiber-tube","title":"National Geographic NT114CF 114mm Reflector Telescope (Silver Pan Handle) — Beginner Newtonian Telescope with Carbon Fiber Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe National Geographic NT114CF is a beginner-friendly reflector telescope with a 114mm aperture and a fast f\/4.4 focal ratio, giving it a wide, bright field of view that's great for scanning star clusters and the Moon. A lightweight carbon fiber optical tube keeps the whole setup easy to carry and set up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Newtonian reflector comes on a smooth panhandle-style alt-azimuth mount, which is intuitive for first-time users — just point and track without worrying about equatorial alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid choice for someone buying their first telescope who wants an easy, point-and-view setup rather than a more complex equatorial mount. If you're comparing telescope types before buying, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/telescopewolves.com\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/how-to-pick-your-first-telescope\"\u003ehow to pick your first telescope\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e114mm Newtonian reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fast f\/4.4 focal ratio for bright, wide views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight carbon fiber optical tube\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy handling and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanhandle alt-azimuth mount\u003c\/strong\u003e with smooth pan-and-tilt control — simple for beginners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens\u003c\/strong\u003e included for a range of magnifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e included for basic astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed dot finder and accessory tray\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy target finding and accessory storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNewtonian reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e114mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ef\/4.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOptical Tube Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCarbon fiber, silver finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePanhandle alt-azimuth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEyepieces Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eTwo Plössl eyepieces + 2x Barlow lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRed dot finder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSmartphone adapter, accessory tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 14px;\"\u003e80-30114S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this telescope easy for a first-time user to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the panhandle alt-azimuth mount is designed to be simple and intuitive, without the alignment steps an equatorial mount requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat can I see with a 114mm reflector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can view the Moon in detail, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands and moons, and brighter deep-sky objects like star clusters and nebulae under dark skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eCan I take photos through this telescope?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included smartphone adapter lets you attach a phone for basic astrophotography of the Moon and bright planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDo I need to buy additional eyepieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot to get started — it comes with two Plössl eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens for a good range of magnifications right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National 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