Meade Polaris 114mm Equatorial Reflector Telescope

MSRP: $199.99 Please see your local authorized reseller for pricing and availability.

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  • A 114mm diameter reflecting telescope with 1000mm focal length
  • Features a stable Equatorial mount with slow-motion controls, making it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky.
  • Comes with three eyepieces that provide low, medium and high-powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, nebulae) plus a 2x Barlow lens to double the magnification - essentially like having 6 different eyepieces!
  • Red-Dot finder scope included.
  • Bonus Autostar Suite Astronomer Edition Software available for download - with over 10,000 celestial objects displayed (Windows PC only).
Item #: 216004

Where To Buy?

  • Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes
  • Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
  • High Point Scientific
  • Mile High Astronomy
  • Astroshop.eu
  • Agena Astro
  • Khan Scope
  • First Light Optics

The Polaris 114mm telescope has a 114mm aperture and focal length of 1000mm (f/8.8). The stable Equatorial mount includes slow-motion control cables that allow for easy and quick viewing across different directions. The telescope includes accessories such as a Red-Dot finder scope, 2x Barlow lens, and three eyepieces that provide varying levels of magnification. This gives you the versatility of both narrow and wide fields of view. The Polaris 114mm comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out. When fully assembled, the Polaris 114mm weighs approximately 19 lbs.

Each Polaris telescope also comes with AutoStar Suite Astronomer Edition Software available as a download. This bonus planetarium software will help you learn the night sky and displays more than 10,000 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae.

The Polaris Series telescopes come in a variety of apertures including 90mm refractor and 127mm reflector. These telescopes deliver bright and clear images with the greatest detail and enables observation of the craters of the Moon, Saturn's rings, and even Jupiter's surface. Meade's Polaris telescopes are perfect for the astronomer who wishes to manually observe and discover the night sky with ease.

Warranty:
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by Meade for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact Meade at 800-626-3233.
Warning:

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

Best for viewing
Lunar & bright deep sky
Astro-imaging capability
Lunar & planetary
User level
Beginner
Optical design
Reflector
Optical diameter
114mm
Focal length
1000mm
Focal ratio
f/8.8
Eyepieces
Kellner 26.0mm,6.3mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces
38x, 158x
Resolving power
115.80arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification
16x
Highest useful magnification
228x
Highest theoretical magnification
228x
Limiting stellar magnitude
13.0
Finder scope
Reflex sight
Focuser
1.25" Rack-and-pinion
Mount type
Equatorial
Dovetail bar system
Yes
Computerized compatibility
Not compatible
Polar-axis scope
Not available
Tripod material
Aluminum & Steel
Weight, fully assembled
19.0 lbs.
Additional included accessories
slow motion controls
Other features
26mm, 9mm and 6.3mm 1.25" MA eyepieces, Red Dot Finder, 2x Barlow
Warranty
Two year