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product_id: 173601387
title: "Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope"
brand: "national geographic"
price: "€ 300.86"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "National Geographic"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/173601387-explorer-114mm-reflecting-telescope
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# 500mm focal length with fast f/4.4 optics Smartphone adapter for easy astrophotography 114mm aperture for vivid celestial views Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope

**Brand:** national geographic
**Price:** € 300.86
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Own the night sky—explore, capture, and share the universe like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope by national geographic
- **How much does it cost?** € 300.86 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/173601387-explorer-114mm-reflecting-telescope)

## 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

- • **Wide-Field, Fast Optics:** 500mm focal length with f/4.4 ratio delivers expansive views and quick target acquisition—perfect for beginners.
- • **Carbon-Fiber Wrap Design:** Lightweight, thermally stable tube ensures portability and sharp images in changing conditions.
- • **Capture & Share the Cosmos:** Smartphone adapter plus downloadable star maps and software make astrophotography and navigation effortless.
- • **Stellar Light Gathering Power:** 114mm mirror captures rich lunar and planetary details for immersive night sky exploration.
- • **Complete Beginner’s Astronomy Kit:** Includes dual Plössl eyepieces, 2× Barlow lens, red-dot finder, tripod, and intuitive alt-az mount for seamless setup.

## Overview

The National Geographic Explorer 114mm Reflecting Telescope combines a powerful 114mm aperture and fast 500mm focal length optics with a lightweight carbon-fiber tube for superior portability and image clarity. Designed for beginners, it includes essential accessories like dual eyepieces, a 2× Barlow lens, a red-dot finder, a smartphone adapter, and a sturdy alt-azimuth mount with tripod. This all-in-one kit offers quick setup, wide-field views, and easy astrophotography, making it the perfect gateway to lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observation.

## 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 | #2,283 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #38 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Brand | National Geographic |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 127 Reviews |
| 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 Height | 11.3 inches |
| Manufacturer | National Geographic |
| 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 |
| Product Dimensions | 27.2"D x 6.5"W x 11.3"H |
| Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
| UPC | 812257019878 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Zoom Ratio | 3 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** National Geographic
- **Compatible Devices:** Smartphone
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Plossl
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **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/51jRdIIH-0L.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: 2026-02-07*