Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ vs 114EQ

MDW · Guest

I have narrowed my search to these two for my son. Which is better? The 114 seems very popular and there seems to be a consensus on needing an additional finder and eyepieces/Barlow lens. What about the 130? What are the performance differences between the two?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5403

Hi

Since the main factor in telescope size is diameter of the mirror or lens, a larger scope is a better choice if you want a scope that has potential to maintain an interest in astronomy. A small telescope can see exactly the same TYPES of objects as a large telescope, it just cant-see as many of them or as much detail in them. If you are concerned with performance, buy the largest telscope you can afford that has all the features that you want. o with the 130 if you can afford it.
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MDW · Guest

Ok, I get that, thanks. Since the 130 is the same price right now I'll go with that.
Does the 130 have the same issues with finder/lenses? I assume it does. What eyepiece and/or Barlow lens do you recommend?
Thanks very much.

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5403

Hi

A good upgrade, in terms of eyepieces, is the Meade ETX eyepiece kit, 07851.
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