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Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ reflector telescope

Newtonian · Equatorial

Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ

Entry-level equatorial reflector with classic manual astronomy feel

Price in India

₹18,000

  • Free shipping across India
  • In stock
  • Setup and first-light guidance over WhatsApp

A value-focused 114mm reflector for newcomers who want hands-on aiming, tracking, and a complete starter package.

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Aperture
114mm
Focal length
900mm
Focal ratio
f/7.9
Mount
Equatorial

About the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ

The PowerSeeker 114EQ brings a manual equatorial mount, a useful 114mm aperture, and included accessories into an affordable beginner system that works best for the Moon, planets, and brighter clusters.

First telescope buyersLearning manual trackingMoon and planetsGift-friendly starter kit

Full specifications

Brand
Celestron
Model
PowerSeeker 114EQ
SKU
NS-006
Optical design
Newtonian
Telescope type
Reflector
Aperture
114 mm
Focal length
900 mm
Focal ratio
f/7.9
Mount type
Equatorial
Computerised GoTo
No — manual
Recommended level
Beginner
Best suited to
Beginner

Why this telescope

  • 114mm reflector offers a noticeable upgrade over small refractors in the same range.
  • Equatorial mount introduces RA and DEC tracking basics early.
  • Included Barlow expands magnification options without extra purchases.
  • Good fit for beginners who enjoy learning setup and manual control.

In the box

  • 20mm eyepiece
  • 4mm eyepiece
  • 3x Barlow lens
  • 5x24 finderscope
  • Manual equatorial mount and tripod

Optical performance, in plain terms

Every figure below is calculated from this telescope's own specifications using standard optical formulae. None of it is a marketing number.

Light-gathering power

265× the human eye

Compared to a dark-adapted 7mm pupil. This is what determines how faint an object you can detect.

Resolving power

1.02 arcseconds

The Dawes limit for this aperture — the finest detail the optics can theoretically separate.

Limiting magnitude

~12.8

The faintest star reachable under a genuinely dark sky. Expect two to three magnitudes worse from a city.

Maximum useful magnification

228×

Twice the aperture in millimetres. Atmospheric conditions usually impose a lower practical limit.

Magnification with 25mm eyepiece

36×

Your low-power, wide-field view — used for finding objects and framing large clusters.

Magnification with 10mm eyepiece

90×

The workhorse range for planets, lunar detail and globular clusters.

About magnification claims

The optical ceiling for a 114mm aperture is about 228x. On a typical Indian night, atmospheric seeing — not the telescope — limits you to roughly 150x–200x. Most of your observing will happen between 36x and 90x, and the view will be brighter and sharper for it.

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Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ — common questions

What can I see with the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ?
With 114mm of aperture you will see lunar craters and mountain ranges in sharp relief, Saturn's rings clearly separated from the planet, Jupiter's cloud belts and its four Galilean moons, and the phases of Venus. Deep-sky objects are more limited at this aperture — expect the Orion Nebula as a distinct misty patch and bright open clusters such as the Pleiades resolved into individual stars, rather than detailed galaxy structure.
What magnification does the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ support?
The optical ceiling for a 114mm aperture is about 228x. With the 900mm focal length, a 25mm eyepiece gives 36x and a 10mm eyepiece gives 90x. In practice, atmospheric conditions over most Indian cities limit useful magnification to roughly 150x–200x, and the majority of your observing will happen between 36x and 90x where the image is brightest and sharpest.
Is the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is rated for first-time owners: the mount is steady enough to hold a target while you focus, and the supplied eyepieces give sensible rather than inflated magnifications. The one learning curve is the equatorial mount, which takes a session or two to feel natural.
Does the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ need collimation?
Yes, occasionally. Reflector optics use mirrors that need realigning from time to time, particularly after rough transport. It is a ten-minute job with an inexpensive collimation cap. You should also allow the telescope 20–30 minutes outside to reach ambient temperature before serious observing.
Can I do astrophotography with the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ?
Only in a limited way. Smartphone photographs of the Moon through the eyepiece work well, and short lunar exposures are achievable. Deep-sky astrophotography requires a precision equatorial mount with autoguiding, which this telescope does not have.
What is included with the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ?
In the box: 20mm eyepiece, 4mm eyepiece, 3x Barlow lens, 5x24 finderscope, Manual equatorial mount and tripod. We recommend budgeting for one good mid-power eyepiece and a red torch, which together improve your observing more than any other purchase at this price.
How much does the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ cost in India?
₹18,000 through Nakshatra Scopes, shipped nationwide. We include first-setup and first-light guidance over WhatsApp so the telescope is working before you are left alone with it.

Where these specifications come from

Specifications on this page are taken from Celestron's official product documentation. Derived figures — magnification, resolving power, limiting magnitude — are calculated from those specifications using standard formulae, and observing expectations reflect what this aperture realistically delivers under Indian skies.

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Similar telescopes

Considering more aperture? The Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ is the next step up at 127mm, for ₹22,000.

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