114mm (4.49") Newtonian Reflector optics 1000mm focal length (f/8.77) Fully computerized Alt-Azimuth mount NexStar+ database with 40,000 celestial objects Includes 25mm (40x) and 9mm (111x) eyepieces StarPointer™ red dot finderscope for easy aiming Includes Starry Night Basic Edition software and SkyPortal App Description FAQ Specifications In the Box Downloads Warranty Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope The Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope combines a 114mm aperture with a 1000mm focal length to automatically locate and track any of the 40,000 objects in its onboard database. This Newtonian reflector gathers 265x more light than the human eye, delivering magnifications of 40x with the included 25mm eyepiece and 111x with the 9mm eyepiece. With its automated GoTo mount, you can leave the star charts behind and spend your time observing, not searching. 114mm Newtonian Optics: 265x More Light for Bright Views The heart of the 114LCM is its 114mm (4.49") primary mirror, which provides enough light-gathering power to reveal impressive detail on celestial objects. The 1000mm focal length and f/8.77 focal ratio create a versatile system capable of both wide-field views and high-magnification planetary observation. This design allows you to resolve the cloud bands of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and countless craters on the Moon with the included 111x eyepiece. For deep-sky objects, the 265x light-gathering power brings faint targets like the Orion Nebula (M42) and the Pleiades star cluster (M45) into view from suburban skies. The optics are fully coated to increase light transmission and contrast, ensuring the brightest possible images reach your eye. NexStar+ GoTo System: Your Automated Guide to 40,000 Objects The 114LCM's motorized altazimuth mount eliminates the two biggest challenges for beginners: finding objects and tracking them. After a simple SkyAlign procedure where you center any three bright stars, the telescope knows its exact orientation. From there, the NexStar+ hand control gives you direct access to a 40,000-object database. Automated Slewing and Tracking: Select a planet, galaxy, or nebula from the hand control, and the 114LCM will slew to it in seconds and keep it centered in the eyepiece. The mount features sidereal, solar, and lunar tracking rates. Sky Tour Feature: If you're not sure what to look at, the "Sky Tour" function generates a list of the best objects currently visible from your location, creating a customized observing session for you. Nine Slew Speeds: The mount offers nine different speeds to accurately center objects, from rapid slewing across the sky to fine adjustments for perfect framing. Celestron 114LCM vs. Manual Telescopes: The GoTo Advantage For a beginner, the primary advantage of the 114LCM over a non-computerized telescope is the time saved. While a manual telescope requires you to learn star-hopping techniques to locate faint, invisible-to-the-naked-eye targets, the 114LCM's GoTo system does the work for you. This means you spend your night observing, not hunting. The computerized tracking is another critical benefit. Without it, celestial objects drift out of the eyepiece in under a minute at high power due to the Earth's rotation. The 114LCM's mount continuously corrects for this movement, keeping your target perfectly centered for extended, relaxed viewing or for sharing the view with others. Complete Digital Suite: Starry Night Software and SkyPortal App Your Celestron 114LCM includes a powerful software package to expand your astronomical knowledge. You get a free download of Celestron's Starry Night Basic Edition, a professional-level planetarium program that helps you learn the night sky and plan your observing sessions from your PC or Mac. For on-the-go control and information, Celestron's free SkyPortal app for iOS and Android turns your smartphone into a celestial guide. While you observe an object through the 114LCM, you can listen to hundreds of audio descriptions within the app, providing context and history for the planets, stars, and galaxies in your eyepiece. What can I realistically see with the Celestron 114LCM telescope? With its 114mm aperture, the 114LCM provides detailed views of the Moon's craters, the phases of Venus, Mars' polar caps, Jupiter's cloud belts and its four largest moons, and the rings of Saturn. For deep-sky objects, it can show you dozens of star clusters like the Pleiades (M45), bright nebulae like the Orion Nebula (M42), and brighter galaxies like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). How does the SkyAlign alignment work on the 114LCM? SkyAlign is Celestron's simplest alignment method. You don't need to know the names of any stars. Just point the telescope at any three bright celestial objects in the sky. The NexStar+ computer then analyzes their positions to calculate the time, date, and your location, and builds a model of the night sky. The entire process typically takes only a few minutes. Is the 114mm aperture on the 114LCM good for viewing planets like Jupiter and Saturn? Yes, absolutely. The 114mm aperture and 1000mm focal length are an excellent combination for planetary viewing. Using the included 9mm eyepiece for 111x magnification, you can easily see the rings of Saturn and the two main equatorial belts on Jupiter. On nights of steady seeing, you may even glimpse the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings and Jupiter's Great Red Spot. Can I use the Celestron 114LCM for astrophotography? The 114LCM is well-suited for basic lunar and planetary astrophotography. You can hold a smartphone up to the eyepiece or use a basic planetary imager. However, its Alt-Azimuth mount is not designed for long-exposure deep-sky imaging, which requires an equatorial mount to prevent field rotation. What eyepieces or filters should I get first for my 114LCM? A great first step is a 2x Barlow lens, which will double the magnification of your existing 25mm and 9mm eyepieces. For accessories, a Moon filter is highly recommended to reduce glare and improve contrast when observing the bright lunar surface. A set of colored planetary filters can also help bring out more subtle details on planets like Jupiter and Mars. Does the Celestron 114LCM's 40,000 object database include deep-sky objects like the Hercules Cluster (M13)? Yes. The 40,000 object database includes the complete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, and SAO catalogs. To see the Hercules Cluster (M13), you would simply select it from the Messier catalog in the hand control, and the 114LCM will automatically point to it and begin tracking it. Optical Tube Info Optical Design Newtonian Reflector | Spherical Primary Mirror Aperture 114mm (4.49") Focal Length 1000mm (39") Focal Ratio f/8.77 Eyepiece 1 25mm (40x Magnification) Eyepiece 2 9mm (111x Magnification) Finderscope Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope Highest Useful Magnification 269x Lowest Useful Magnification 16x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.8 Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.22 arc seconds Resolution (Dawes) 1.02 arc seconds Light Gathering Power 265x (Compared to human eye) Apparent Field of View 1.6° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 84 ft (26 m) Optical Coatings Fully Coated Mount Info Mount Type Motorized Altazimuth Tripod Aluminum with No-Tool Accessory Tray Slew Speeds Nine slew speeds Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South Alignment Procedures SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, Solar System Align Computer and Software Hand Control NexStar+, Fully Computerized / Flash Upgradeable Database 40,000 Objects Included Software Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition and SkyPortal App 114mm Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube × 1 Computerized Alt-Azimuth Mount & Tripod × 1 NexStar+ Hand Controller × 1 25mm Eyepiece (1.25") × 1 9mm Eyepiece (1.25") × 1 StarPointer™ Red-Dot Finderscope × 1 Accessory Tray × 1 Download NexStar+ Hand Control Manual Download Celestron Software Celestron 2-Year Warranty
