{"product_id":"celestron-114lcm-computerised-telescope","title":"Celestron 114LCM GoTo Telescope | Dark Clear Skies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron 114LCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines a 114mm Newtonian reflector with a motorised GoTo mount and NexStar+ hand control. Celestron's SkyAlign procedure helps new observers align the telescope using three bright objects, after which the mount can locate and track targets selected from its 40,000-object database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the largest aperture in the LCM range, the 114LCM is designed for exploring lunar craters, the planets, double stars, bright star clusters, nebulae and other accessible deep-sky objects. Two 1.25-inch eyepieces, a built-on StarPointer red-dot finder and a full-height aluminium tripod are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/31150_114LCM-Computerized_Telescope_1.jpg?v=1534171994\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Celestron 114LCM computerised GoTo Newtonian telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComputerised GoTo Mount with NexStar+ Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied NexStar+ hand control provides direct access to a database of approximately 40,000 celestial objects. Select a target and the motorised altazimuth mount automatically slews towards it. Sidereal, solar and lunar tracking rates help keep the selected object centred as it moves across the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure what to observe, Sky Tour generates a list of suitable objects visible from your location and observing time. The hand control is flash-upgradeable using Celestron's firmware software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/31150_114LCM-Computerized_Telescope_7_6660071a-08c2-4d10-a337-0783e30546a8.jpg?v=1534171994\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"NexStar Plus hand control supplied with the Celestron 114LCM\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimple SkyAlign Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyAlign is designed to simplify the initial alignment process. Centre three bright objects in the eyepiece and follow the instructions shown on the hand control. The system then calculates its orientation and becomes ready to locate targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional alignment choices include Auto Two-Star Align, One-Star Align, Two-Star Align and Solar System Align, allowing the setup procedure to be adapted to the observing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e114mm Newtonian Reflector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully coated 114mm Newtonian optical system has a 1000mm focal length and f\/8.77 focal ratio. Its 114mm aperture provides 265 times the light-gathering power of the unaided human eye, giving useful views of the Moon and planets together with brighter clusters, nebulae and galaxies under suitable skies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron specifies a spherical primary mirror for this model. The eyepiece fits directly into the Newtonian focuser; a star diagonal is neither required nor included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/31150_114LCM-Computerized_Telescope_6_debf2566-32e9-4437-b59c-f77ccfdc85c0.jpg?v=1534171994\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Focuser and built-on StarPointer finder on the Celestron 114LCM Newtonian\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Eyepieces Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included 25mm eyepiece provides 40x magnification for locating objects and viewing larger targets. Change to the supplied 9mm eyepiece for 111x magnification when observing the Moon, planets and smaller objects in greater detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-on StarPointer projects a red aiming dot against the sky, helping you centre bright alignment objects before completing the computerised alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/31150_114LCM-Computerized_Telescope_8_1929e297-bdb5-4f6a-92d9-f591f31487e0.jpg?v=1534171994\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Included 25mm and 9mm eyepieces for the Celestron 114LCM\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Full-Height Tripod\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminium tripod arrives preassembled and its legs extend to a comfortable observing height. A quick-release accessory tray braces the tripod and provides a convenient place for eyepieces and small accessories. The optical tube, motorised mount and tripod separate for transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/31150_114LCM-Computerized_Telescope_3_6a619630-18bc-4d4f-9ab8-b90126b62b09.jpg?v=1534171994\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Complete Celestron 114LCM telescope on its adjustable aluminium tripod\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower and Optional Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mount operates from eight user-supplied AA alkaline batteries or an optional suitable Celestron 12V AC adapter. Batteries and an external power supply are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal operation uses the supplied NexStar+ hand control. Wireless control requires a compatible optional SkyPortal Wi-Fi Module; Wi-Fi is not built into the 114LCM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e114mm f\/8.77 Newtonian reflector optical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCM motorised altazimuth mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable aluminium tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-release accessory tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexStar+ computerised hand control and holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm eyepiece, 1.25-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9mm eyepiece, 1.25-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-on StarPointer red-dot finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery holder for eight AA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBubble level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition software download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEight AA batteries, a 12V mains or field-power supply, solar filter, carrying case and SkyPortal Wi-Fi Module are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian reflector with spherical primary mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114mm (4.49 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000mm (39 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/8.77\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical coatings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEyepiece 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm; 40x magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEyepiece 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9mm; 111x magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-on StarPointer red-dot finder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHighest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e269x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimiting stellar magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRayleigh: 1.22 arcseconds; Dawes: 1.02 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight-gathering power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265x compared with the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApparent field of view\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLinear field of view\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26m at 1000 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount, Control and Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotorised altazimuth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHand control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNexStar+; fully computerised and flash-upgradeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eObject database\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 40,000 objects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlignment procedures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, Auto Two-Star, One-Star, Two-Star and Solar System Align\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSlew speeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTracking rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, solar and lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTracking modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Az, EQ North and EQ South\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTripod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable aluminium tripod with quick-release accessory tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight AA batteries or optional compatible 12V AC adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComplete-system weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6.8kg (15lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: Never look directly at the Sun through this telescope without a suitable certified full-aperture solar filter securely fitted over the front aperture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use an eyepiece solar filter or Herschel wedge with this telescope and never project an image of the Sun. Unfiltered sunlight can cause permanent and irreversible eye injury and can damage the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not leave the telescope unattended when children or anyone unfamiliar with correct solar-observing procedures is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's September 2024 LCM instruction manual and quick setup guide cover models 22050, 22051 and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e31150\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both documents are provided in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/22050_22051_31150_LCM_Telescope_Manual_5lang_9-24_F.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \/ Download LCM Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/22050_22051_31150_LCM_Telescope_QSG_5lang_9-24_F.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \/ Download Quick Setup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55642354286968,"sku":"31150-CGL","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/01-celestron-114lcm.jpg?v=1787854218","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/celestron-114lcm-computerised-telescope","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}