Dedicated to unfolding the wonders of the Universe, the 114LCM Telescope from Celestron features an excellent combination of power and portability. With its computer-automated technology, the LCM is up and running after locating 3 bright celestial objects.
This LCM is a Newtonian reflector with a 114mm aperture and a focal length of 1000mm. The optical system is fully coated for enhanced sharpness and clarity. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy aluminium tripod with a motorised and computerised altazimuth mount.
New observers will make great use of the LCM's built-in Sky Tour feature - simply pressing a button activates the system to locate and slew to the sky's most interesting objects. Experienced observers will appreciate the comprehensive database of 4000+ objects, along with the customised lists of the most intriguing deep-sky objects, planets, and double stars.
The LCM combines a powerhouse feature-set with Celestron's legendary optical standards to provide amateur astronomers with a sophisticated and easy-to-use telescope. The computerised hand-control provides simple on-screen instructions that guide the observer through the alignment procedures. Each step, helpful hints, and valuable reference materials are easily accessible to ensure a simple and pleasurable viewing experience.
Key Features
114LCM Telescope
- Newtonian reflector
- Aperture: 114 mm/4.5"
- Focal Length: 1000 mm, f/8.77
- AFOV: 1.6°, LFOV: 84' @ 1000 yd
- Optical system: all-glass, fully coated
- 2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 40x, 9.0 mm - 111x
- StarPointer finderscope for accurate alignment and object location
Motorised Altazimuth Mount
- Fully adjustable sturdy aluminium tripod
- Lightweight computerised altazimuth mount
- Fully enclosed motors and optical encoders
- Flash upgradeable fully computerised hand control
- Hand control and motors are powered by 8 user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
- Quick-release base, OTA, accessory tray with rapid no-tool set up
- Educational astronomy software CD-ROM "The Sky" offers sky info and printable sky maps
- Computerised hand controller with NexStar computer control offers 4,000 object database and storage for programmable user defined objects
- Tracking rates: sidereal, solar, lunar. Tracking modes: alt-az, AEQ north/south. Slew speeds: 1,2,3°/sec - 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x. Alignment procedures: skyalign, auto 2-star, 1-star, 2-star, solar system.
Specifications
| Optical Design |
Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture |
114.0 mm / 4.5" |
| Focal Length |
1000 mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/8.77 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
Not specified by manufacturer |
| Finderscope |
Integral StarPointer |
| Mount Type |
Motorised Altazimuth |
| Tripod |
Aluminium |
| Resolving Power |
Rayleigh: 1.22 arcsec Dawes: 1.02 arcsec |
| Maximum Useful Magnification |
269x |
| Motor |
Yes |
| GO-TO Capability |
Yes |
| PC Compatible |
Not specified by manufacturer |
| Power Source |
8 AA batteries |
| Optical Tube Dimensions |
Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight |
15 lb / 6.8 kg |