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product_id: 173601387
title: "Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope"
brand: "national geographic"
price: "€ 557.77"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "National Geographic"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/173601387-explorer-114mm-reflecting-telescope
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region: Belgium
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# 500mm focal length with fast f/4.4 optics 114mm aperture for rich light gathering Carbon-fiber tube for lightweight & thermal stability Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope

**Brand:** national geographic
**Price:** € 557.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Own the night sky—explore galaxies from your backyard!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope by national geographic
- **How much does it cost?** € 557.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- national geographic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted national geographic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stellar Light Capture:** 114mm aperture delivers crisp lunar and planetary views, revealing craters, moons, and rings in stunning detail.
- • **Instant Sky-Ready Setup:** Quick assembly, adjustable tripod, and downloadable star maps/software make it the perfect launchpad for your astronomical journey.
- • **Wide-Field Cosmic Exploration:** Fast f/4.4 optics with 500mm focal length provide expansive views and quick target acquisition for deep sky and planetary observation.
- • **All-in-One Beginner’s Dream Kit:** Comes with dual Plössl eyepieces, 2× Barlow lens, red-dot finder, smartphone adapter, and a full-height tripod with smooth pan-handle mount for effortless tracking.
- • **Featherweight Carbon-Fiber Design:** Sleek carbon-fiber wrap reduces weight and enhances thermal stability, making your telescope ultra-portable and responsive to night conditions.

## Overview

The Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope by National Geographic features a large 114mm aperture and fast f/4.4 optics with a 500mm focal length, delivering bright, detailed views of lunar and planetary objects. Its lightweight carbon-fiber tube enhances portability and thermal stability. This beginner-friendly kit includes two Plössl eyepieces, a 2× Barlow lens, red-dot finder, smartphone adapter, and a sturdy alt-azimuth mount with a full-height tripod. Quick to set up and paired with downloadable star maps and software, it’s designed to make night sky exploration accessible and immersive.

## Description

From our National Geographic series, the NT114CF Newtonian Astronomical Telescope is a perfect portal into the realms of lunar, planetary and deep sky observation. Offering a 114mm aperture and a 500mm focal length, the telescope comes with two Plössl eyepieces that produce magnifications of 19x and 51.5x to broaden the range of objects you can explore. The set includes a sturdy alt-azimuth mount with a panhandle control that allows you to smoothly track objects as they move across the night sky. The fully adjustable tripod with fit the height needs of the whole family and includes an accessory tray to keep eyepieces safe when not in use and to provide extra stability. Other accessories are a red dot viewfinder for locating objects in the night sky and a smartphone adapter that makes it easier to center your device's camera over the eyepiece to capture and share images. As an added bonus, this telescope set gives you access to downloadable astronomical navigation software and a downloadable star map. Just add clear, dark skies on a moonless night and a red flashlight to protect your night vision and you will be set to explore awe-inspiring celestial sights!

Review: This is a simple very basic Telescope but for the price you cant beat this deal. - The optical quality is quite good. I have an older same magnification telescope but a smaller aperture and I can clearly see that the new telescope collects more light as expected with its larger aperture. The Tripod is not the best and not very stable but again for the price I paid this is great value.
Review: Great value for the price. - For a low price this telescope delivers high end results at least in my opinion. I love looking at the moon and other planets and this takes good pictures with the cell phone attachment. I bought this one to give to a friend because we liked ours so much.

## Features

- Large 114 mm Aperture for Rich Views – The 114 mm (4.5″) mirror gathers substantial light, enabling detailed observations of the Moon’s craters, Jupiter’s moons, Saturn’s rings, and brighter nebulae.
- 500 mm Focal Length with Fast f/4.4 Optics – A focal ratio of roughly f/4.4 gives wide‑field views and shorter exposure time possibilities — ideal for beginners exploring deep sky and planetary targets.
- Carbon‑Fiber Wrap Optical Tube Design – The sleek carbon‑fiber wrap helps reduce tube weight and improves thermal stabilisation, making the telescope more portable and responsive in changing conditions.
- Complete Beginner Kit with Accessories – Includes two Plössl eyepieces (26mm & 9.7mm), a 2× Barlow lens (doubling magnification), red‑dot finder, smartphone adapter, full‑height tripod and pan‑handle alt‑az mount for intuitive control.
- Easy Setup & Educational Value – Designed for those new to astronomy: quick assembly, portable tripod, and software/star‑map tie‑in make it a strong stepping stone for night‑sky exploration.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07L139D2B |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,559 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #49 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Brand | National Geographic |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 130 Reviews |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.28 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl |
| Field Of View | 0.23 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 500 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 27.2"D x 6.5"W x 11.3"H |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | National Geographic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1987 |
| Model Name | 114 Carbon Fiber Telescope |
| Model Number | 1987 |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 114 Millimeters |
| Optical Tube Length | 500 Millimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 500 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Adapter |
| Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
| UPC | 812257019878 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Zoom Ratio | 3 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** National Geographic
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Plossl
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** 114 Carbon Fiber Telescope
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 114 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 500 Millimeters
- **Power Source:** Adapter
- **Product Dimensions:** 27.2"D x 6.5"W x 11.3"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

![Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hPtoOEZiL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a simple very basic Telescope but for the price you cant beat this deal.
*by I***. on January 12, 2021*

The optical quality is quite good. I have an older same magnification telescope but a smaller aperture and I can clearly see that the new telescope collects more light as expected with its larger aperture. The Tripod is not the best and not very stable but again for the price I paid this is great value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value for the price.
*by C***K on January 2, 2021*

For a low price this telescope delivers high end results at least in my opinion. I love looking at the moon and other planets and this takes good pictures with the cell phone attachment. I bought this one to give to a friend because we liked ours so much.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Image is good, red dot finder sucks
*by B***D on September 7, 2025*

I only bought it for the OTA, as I already had a better mount to put it on. I have no idea what the quality of the tripod and mount are, or how well they work. I only looked at a full moon through it, and am pleased with the image quality. My only complaint is about the red dot finder. It's so useless, they might as well not provide one. The glass or plastic, whichever it is, is horribly distorted so you can barely recognize what you're trying to look at. There are two adjustment screws to align it with the scope, but they couldn't bring it anywhere near being aligned. I'll keep the scope 'cause the image seems good, and I'll try to contact the seller about the red dot, maybe it's a defective one. I'll edit this if I'm able to contact them and get some resolution.

## Frequently Bought Together

- National Geographic Explorer Reflecting Telescope (114mm)
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*Last updated: 2026-05-24*